Goal setting for an awesome year
Goal setting – it’s an essential part of self improvement. With a new year ahead of us, it is the perfect time to make changes in our life to help us move forward.
Age related knee pain, or just a sore knee?
by Physio Thomas
A patient came in today for his standard Clinical Rehab class. This patient had always had knee pain – his GP scans showed significant bone loss due to osteoarthritis, and his right knee was so constantly bad that he was awaiting surgery. Knee pain was now just part of his life, and was one of the dreadful parts of getting old.
Post natal physiotherapy and exercise
Congratulations! You did it. You grew a little human for the better part of nine months. You now have your baby and you are learning this new stage of being a mother.
Pelvic Pain – the silent epidemic
By Pelvic health physio Danae
As many as 1 in 5 Australian women, and 1 in 12 men will have pelvic pain in their lifetime. And yet, there is still an overwhelming sense of secrecy, embarrassment or misinformation for people seeking help.
Rest days, the most unvalued part of training
By Dr Shiree Perano – Adelaide Women’s Health Coach
I get it, rest days are hard. I miss my exercise endorphins, I get grumpy with my husband and I snap at the kids. I’m just a big angry grey cloud. So why not just push through and train every day? There is a very simple reason, we need a rest day because this is when we actually get stronger, fitter and faster, and that’s what we all want right?
Motivation and commitment to exercise
Motivation to exercise or move regularly can be challenging, especially if we are sore or we’re just not very good at the exercise we’ve been prescribed. We all intend to do exactly what we need to do, yet so often we “fall off the wagon” and our commitment goes with it.
Mens health – issues in the bathroom or the bedroom?
by Pelvic health physio Danae
The last few years have seen a spotlight shon on areas of womens healthcare. But for most men with pelvic pain or dysfunction, their needs are still left in the dark. Erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, incontinence or problems with toileting aren’t the typical topics of conversation around the pub. So where do you go? Who do you talk to?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Feeling dizzy?
Did you know that physio can help with sudden onset dizziness?
Young Athlete Development program – for all kids
Children are not simply small adults. They have specific strength and conditioning requirements depending on their developmental stage. The sporting and general physical demands on kids are often huge, yet they generally don’t learn appropriate strength and conditioning until they are adults (if at all). Lets help our kids move and perform at their best.
Prostate surgery – what you need to know!
By Pelvic Health physio Danae Gardner
Most women learn about their pelvic floor muscles during the child-bearing years. But for many men, the first time they’re told they even have these same muscles is well into their 50’s or 60’s, sitting in the doctor’s office discussing their upcoming prostate surgery. And these blokes are the lucky ones.