Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people come to physio. Our shoulders are hard-working joints! They are often affected when we use devices a lot, or work at a desk or behind a steering wheel. Even though the shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, the muscles around the joint provide most of the […]
KIDS’ INJURIES: aren’t they just little adults?
No! Kids aren’t just little adults! And they have a whole different set of injuries that adults don’t get. A lot of injuries we see in the clinic are associated with kids that are growing. There is a whole set of conditions that involve the attachment of a muscle to a bone. Often, a bone […]
Physical Activity Guidelines
How much activity is the right amount of activity? A lot of people are starting the year with a plan to get more active. This is such a great idea, and we love supporting people to exercise more! We’ve discussed ways to stay on track with exercise in our blog previously. This time around, we’re […]
MY KNEE HURTS: do I need surgery?
Advances in surgery regularly make the news. But the good news for YOU is that there is a growing body of research showing that knee surgery can be prevented! Many injuries that were thought to require surgery now have evidence to show that physiotherapy has the same, or better, results. Let’s have a closer look […]
What is DRY NEEDLING?
Dry needling is a technique that can be used to help treat muscular conditions. A sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle. Often, the insertion is accompanied by a muscle twitch. While it is usually more intense than massage, it can be effective in treating deeper muscles and with greater […]
Parenting is a Physical Challenge!
From the beginning of pregnancy to kid wrangling, being a parent is a physical demand on your body. And not just the mum! Many dads get sore from helping their partner in labour, with handling new borns and eventually playing with kids. The first thing to know, is that it’s very common to get parenting […]
