Embracing Mind & Body: Physiotherapy’s Impact on Mental Health
Introduction As a physiotherapist, most of the time the patients we meet are people wanting to sort out a specific physical issue, whether it’s an ache, pain, or an injury. But what might surprise many is how closely our physical...
New Year New You
Welcome to the New Year New You resource page! Below you will find a range of resources to download and peruse at your leisure. Click on each file to download. Is pain holding you back? First steps to living pain-free...
Physiotherapy Myths and What You Need to Know
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in many people’s recovery process. Like many health-care fields, some myths and misconceptions can lead to delays or dissatisfacation with outcomes. In this article, we’ll address some common myths to help ensure you get the...
WHAT IS MY GROIN PAIN?
With the pre-season kicking off for many sports, ‘groin pain’ is a common complaint that is reported to me by the athletes I work with. It often appears as either a gradual overuse injury (for example groin tendinopathy) or as...
Marathon Preparation
A marathon is a long distance running event with a distance of 42.195km. A marathon is usually run as a road race but can be completed on trail routes. Marathon preparation is necessary to avoid hiccups. Marathon’s are both a...
Physiotherapy intervention for Whiplash
The Facts: When you hear “whiplash” – most people immediately think of a motor vehicle accident. Although this is a common cause of whiplash, it can also occur with other mechanisms such as concussion sustained during sport, falls or physical...
When Should I See a Physiotherapist?
Consider visiting a physiotherapist if you have persistent pain that is impacting your daily life or if you want to improve your overall fitness and movement quality. It’s important to seek help from a physiotherapist when needed and not delay...
Hip Mobility and Stability
The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in our bodies, and it serves an important role in both stability and mobility. It is a ball and socket joint that is made up of the femur (thigh bone), ilium (hip...
The Importance of Cooling Down
5 reasons why you need to cool down after a workout Cooling down after a workout or training session is just as important as warming up. After any physical activity where you have been working on control, strength, endurance, speed,...
Hydration
Water is the largest component of our bodies, making up about 60% of adult body weight. When we fail to consume enough water, or replenish adequately during and after exercise, dehydration can occur. This can affect our athletic performance, but...