Physiotherapy & Pain –Clinic Newsletter-July 2015

1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives, and it is estimated that chronic pain is the third most costly health problem in Australia.Chronic pain is long-lasting, ongoing pain that doesn’t go away and affects the quality of life of those...

Technology and Children

Ninety-two percent of Australian children aged 5-14 years use information and communication technologies including computers, with increased use correlated with higher age. 87% of boys and 80% of girls regularly participate in electronic screen-based activities. As a...

Golf and Physiotherapy

Many people think that Golf is a relatively benign activity, but the incidence of injuries to golfers is relatively high. Because golf can be played over an entire life time, most golfers, at some stage, will be injured. Physios look at the three body segments...

Easter Special

It’s Autumn and the mornings are just starting to cool off from the humid heat of our Summer. This is a great time to plant your veggie patch and kitchen garden as well as increasing your level of activity. Being active with gratitude in your heart, enables you...

Groin Strain

A groin strain is a relatively common condition characterized by tearing of some or all of the groin muscles. The muscles at the inner aspect of your thigh are known as the adductor muscles (groin). These muscles originate from the pelvis and insert into the inner...

Arthritis

 Years ago, arthritis was considered an inherent part of the aging process and a signal to a patient that it’s time to slow down, but not so anymore. Recent research and clinical findings show that there is much more to life for arthritis patients than the...