Health Tips

One of the most common questions that physiotherapists face is "What is referred pain?" The name suggests a strange problem, one that doesn't relate to a specific area. Put simply, referred pain is pain felt in an area that does not seem to have any relation to the...

Physiotherapy treatment has a large part to play in the overall management of arthritis. The physiotherapist, as a member of your management team, is trained to understand and treat the physical aspects of the human body. Physiotherapy for people with arthritis is...

The sacroiliac joint is located in the lower part of the back and joins the tail bone (sacrum) to one of the pelvic bones (ilium). There are two sacroiliac joints – one on either side of the spine. The sacroiliac joints act to transfer weight from the spine to the...

Begin lying on your front. Slowly move up onto your elbows provided there is no increase in symptoms. Hold this position for 2 seconds and then return to lying flat. Repeat 10 times provided the exercise is pain free.

The importance of good posture cannot be stressed enough in modern times.  It extends far beyond our outward appearance and aesthetics.  Your posture is an indication of muscle balance and mechanical efficiency. Physios often see cases where postural faults initiate a...

If you take the Physiotherapy approach, you're in good company. Physios suggest these simple measures to help you avoid back pain or injury and improve your game: [gn_list style="check"] Purchase equipment that fits. Don't try to adapt your swing to the wrong clubs: A...

What is exercise and what does it mean? Exercise is anything that gets you moving and active. It includes formal exercise such as a gym class, lifting weights or going for a jog. Exercise also occurs in everyday activities (known as incidental exercise) such as...

Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help to minimise...

Most people base their health on how they feel. Just because you feel healthy and in perfect fit now, does not mean you do not need supplements. When it suddenly strikes - an illness, a health problem, a sign of old age, weakness - we begin to search for a dietary or...