Heat V Ice: Which Should You Use for Acute Injuries?
HEAT V ICE The Acute Injury Management Strategy Rivalry We get asked all the time by our patients whether they should be using ice or heat for their injuries. Sometimes…
Ever Heard of Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage?
by Scott Oram Remedial Massage Therapy is a super helpful and beneficial therapeutic technique, as well as a great way to just feel amazing. But, Remedial Massage Therapists, like myself,…
A Physiotherapist’s Top Tips for Long Distance Running
by Alexandra Devrelis Physio Tips for Long-Distance Running Long distance running can be an incredibly rewarding and challenging experience. Whether you are preparing for a marathon, or a simple fun…
Jimmy Barnes Had a Hip Replacement!
One of Australia’s most loved lead singers recently went under the knife… and he’s recovering swimmingly! If you’ve been keeping up with pop culture news recently, you may have read…
PhysioWest’s 3 Favourite Pain Relief Creams
Voltaren vs Fisiocrem vs PreMax: Which is the best at relieving your pain? No one enjoys restricted movement, numbness, aches, joint and muscle pain. Everyone knows that when you’re sore…
Kevin Durant: when is it too early to return to sport?
As most NBA fans know, Kevin Durant experienced another right calf injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and it is looking like an Achilles tendon tear at this…
The Physio Job You Don’t Want
Picture this; You are working in a practice with no other physios, you’re alone, no support, no mentoring, no one to go to and share you patient wins with. There…
Evidence-Based Remedial Massage Therapy
How To Get The Best Out Of It! Massage therapy is the most popular complementary therapy used by the Australian public. With research in massage therapy gaining significant attention over…
What does the latest research say about treating low back pain?
Finding the right treatment for low back pain can be tricky, especially because there are so many different options from a wide range of health professionals and therapists. A recent…
How’s your heart?
Why your physiotherapist wants to talk about your general health and blood pressure I went to the GP the other day and they told that my blood pressure went up…
Should I get an x-ray?
Do I need an X-ray for my lower back? If you’ve ever had lower back pain before, you’ve probably thought about getting an xray. At the time it may seem…
How to prevent injuries during netball finals
September is just around the corner, and we all know what that means… FINALS TIME! For those of you that belong to a sporting club or team, September can…
Remembering Betty
Raising Awareness for Multiple Sclerosis & Moving better with Neurological Physiotherapy Life is what you make of it, whether you are completely healthy or whether you have a neurological condition.…
Joel Selwood’s ankle injury explained
As the Swans increased their top 4 hopes after beating the Cats last Friday night, it was the sub-plot down at Geelong that made all the headlines in Saturday morning’s…
My back is out… Where did it go?
As physio’s, we hear some really strong and scary language when it comes to describing injuries. “I’ve thrown my back out” “My knee is gone” “It’s grinding bone on bone”…
The Unexpected Challenge
Think Tai Chi is too easy…think again! Tai Chi is often misinterpreted as being an exercise for older people only. Not true! It is great for everyone. In fact,…
Mr/Ms Injury Prone – is this you?
I was that guy…. The one at soccer training always running laps on my own, rehabbing my hamstring strain as I watched the team train from a distance. I was…
Concussion in sport – who should I see?
Concussion Not a topic we often like to talk about but in reality it happens more than you think AND you don’t have to be knocked unconscious to suffer a…
Make the most out of your movement
You get out of bed, stumble around the house getting ready for work and making a coffee. When you sit in the car or the train you might be a…
Reoccurring knee injuries?
Don’t you hate it when you’ve just returned to sport and that same old injury pops up again? It could be coming from your foot or hip. Have you had…