Category Archives: Rehabilitation & Recovery

Pilates exercises for multiple sclerosis

Wed,Sep 28, 2016 at 02:50PM by

The exercise of the week has a focus on helping improve range of motion in the ankle and hip, generally known as dorsiflexion.  It uses the traditional pilates apparatus known as a Wunda Chair.  The exercise was modified for a pilates client with multiple sclerosis. For whom does the exercise apply? The exercise modification can…..

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Hamstring strain exercises from a pilates perspective

Fri,Sep 02, 2016 at 12:45PM by

Hamstring strain exercises from a pilates perspective: treatment and exercise to promote optimal healing With an increased participation in the various codes of football, Autumn (Fall) can often mean a rise in hamstring injuries; in fact a recent report from the Australian Football League (AFL) found that hamstring strains are still the number one injury…..

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Osteopathy open Saturday

Mon,Aug 15, 2016 at 01:43PM by

Osteopathy now open Saturday We now have osteopathy available every second Saturday morning at our Chelmer clinic. So if it’s urgent or you can’t make it for osteopathy treatment during the week then come in for osteopathy on a Saturday. Osteopath available on Saturday can treat a range of issues Our experienced osteopaths can treat females and males of all ages and fitness levels. They can help…..

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Pilates strategies for patella fractures

Fri,Jul 15, 2016 at 05:26PM by

It seems that sometimes that you just get a flurry of clients, all with a similar issue requiring you to think about how you can modify pilates exercises and pilates equipment to get the best solution. These last few months it has seemed it was going to be the “year of the patella”, with multiple…..

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Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy

Fri,Jun 10, 2016 at 12:06PM by

During pregnancy, the body goes through many weird, wonderful and sometimes uncomfortable changes. In particular, a hormone called relaxin is released to prepare the body for childbirth. Relaxin softens the ligaments in the pelvis and other joints, in order to help the baby pass through the pelvic area during birth. Although relaxin exists for good reason, it can cause…..

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An osteopath treats more than just back pain!

Mon,May 16, 2016 at 12:19PM by

What is an osteopath? There are many misconceptions surrounding what is an osteopath, what is osteopathy, what does an osteopath do, as well as how osteopathy can benefit your body. One of the most common of these misconceptions is that an osteopath only treats back pain. Osteopathy is one of the fastest growing health professions in Australia. To become a registered…..

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Frozen shoulder exercises

Thu,May 12, 2016 at 11:40AM by

Could you be suffering from frozen shoulder AKA adhesive capsulitis?   Do you have difficulties putting your hands behind you head? Lifting your arms out to the sides? Reaching into your back pocket? Doing up your bra? You may have frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder symptoms Adhesive capsulitis, commonly referred to as frozen shoulder, is a condition characterised by…..

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Sciatica Symptoms and Treatment

Thu,May 05, 2016 at 04:56PM by

Exercises for treating sciatic nerve pain What is sciatica? Sciatica is a term that is often thrown around, but what does it really mean? True sciatica is characterised by pain, discomfort or electric shocks into the back or buttocks, and can radiate past the knee into the foot. Sciatic pain runs in a pattern along one of…..

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Reformer Leg & Footwork for Those With Bad Backs

Tue,Apr 19, 2016 at 12:29PM by

Are leg and footwork on the reformer appropriate for people with bad backs? Leg and footwork on the reformer have become somewhat standardised. I can’t tell you the number of times teachers have told me that they have clients do this reformer work as an easy warm-up or easy preparation for the legs. Comments like this drive me a little…..

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Calf Pain & Tight Calf Muscles in Runners

Thu,Mar 24, 2016 at 10:39AM by

Benefits of foot and calf massage for treating calf pain Function of calf muscles and their role in running The calf is made up of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (which connect the back of the knee to the ankle via the achilles tendon). The role of these muscles is to point the toes and…..

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Calf Muscle Exercises for Acquired Calf Shortening

Wed,Mar 16, 2016 at 03:28PM by

Acquired calf shortening and the need for calf muscle exercises What is acquired calf shortening? Acquired Calf Shortening (ACF) is a condition most common in women who regularly wear heels higher than 2.5 cm. ACF is also seen in people who have congenital short soleus and achilles tendon. There are simple calf muscles exercises that…..

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Sports physiotherapy Chelmer

Mon,Mar 07, 2016 at 09:40PM by

Sports and physiotherapy in Chelmer, Graceville and Sherwood suburbs Demand for sports physiotherapy in Chelmer is strong this time of year as there are so  many sporting clubs based in the suburbs of Chelmer, Graceville and Sherwood. There are Australian Football, Rugby League and Cricket clubs that have been in the area for many, many years. These…..

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Hand Exercises & Wrist Exercises

Sat,Feb 27, 2016 at 02:00AM by

Hand exercises for use in pilates and movement classes Hand exercises and wrist exercises are important elements of pilates and movement classes, however they are often given little attention as compared to other areas of the body. “The hand is the visible part of the brain.” Immanuel Kant, German philosopher 1724 – 1804 Over the years I…..

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Sports Taping by Professional Physiotherapists

Thu,Feb 25, 2016 at 02:00AM by

Sports taping for sports injuries With the winter sports season around the corner sports taping increases in importance for sports people, whether they be amateur or professional. As a physiotherapist my attention turns to the increased injury rate associated with starting each new season. Injuries often occur due to inadequate preparation or progressing too quickly. How these…..

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Finger Fatigue in Teenage Girls

Wed,Feb 24, 2016 at 11:41AM by

Does your teen suffer finger fatigue? Does your teenager suffer pains in their fingers, shoulders or neck from texting and hand held devices? Body Organics studio Director Carla Mullins talks about the dangers of finger fatigue in an article featured in the Courier-Mail. Social media and the internet blamed for rise in number of teens with pain…..

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Ankle stiffness in runners and athletes

Sun,Feb 21, 2016 at 02:00AM by

How does ankle stiffness influence the risk of injury in runners? An article I recently read explored the question of dynamic joint stiffness in high-arched and low-arched athletes during a barefoot running task(1). The researchers wondered if ankle stiffness was a potential underlying risk to injury in the two different groups. The importance of this question…..

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Thu,Feb 18, 2016 at 02:00AM by

What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo? The sudden onset of severe dizziness due to no apparent cause is something that may affect many of us throughout our lifetime. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear and is the most common cause of vertigo symptoms. Causes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Calcium…..

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Physiotherapy open Saturday

Sun,Feb 14, 2016 at 06:00AM by

Physiotherapy open Saturday We now have physiotherapy available on Saturdays at our West End and Chelmer clinics. So if it’s urgent or you can’t make it for physiotherapy treatment during the week then come in for physiotherapy open Saturday. Physiotherapy open Saturday for sports people //     Taping and strapping – if you’re nursing an injury…..

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Labral tears and hip pain

Fri,Feb 12, 2016 at 05:15PM by

Labral tears and hip pain Labral tears are a common cause of hip pain and associated dysfunction. When we walk, run and move our femurs (thigh bones) move in and around the hip as if there was a mortar in a pestle. The precision of the rhythm is essential in order to minimise injury and…..

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De Quervain syndrome – exercises for recovery

Tue,Feb 02, 2016 at 01:27PM by

What is de Quervain syndrome? De Quervain syndrome is a painful inflammation of tendons in the thumb that extend to the wrist (tenosynovitis). The swollen tendons and their coverings rub against the narrow tunnel through which they pass. The result is pain at the base of the thumb and extending into the lower arm. De…..

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Osgood Schlatter Disease and Sever’s Disease

Tue,Feb 02, 2016 at 12:44PM by

What are Osgood Schlatter Disease and Sever’s Disease? Anterior knee pain and heel pain throughout the early teenage years can sometimes be considered the rite of passage labelled “growing pains”. Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD) and Sever’s Disease (SD) however can cause pain severe enough to impede movement if symptoms are ignored and activity levels are increasing……

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