What does it take to be at the top of your game when it comes to your big race, competition or final? Well, read-on to hear a comprehensive guide about…

Should I invest in products and if so, what? As a physiotherapist, the way I view people is that our bodies have an amazing capacity to adapt, and we are…

Yes, Physio’s get pain too… and here’s my recent experience Recently, my back decided to have its annual ‘grumpy week’. I thought to myself – great… of course it happened…

Sprained your ankle and wondering what rehab entails? If you play sports, work out, run or are simply just clumsy on the dance floor, the chances are you’ve taken a…

Frequently suffer from a tight and tense neck? You are not alone! In this day and age with a growing sedentary population and workforce, it’s not uncommon to experience some…

When’s the right time to see a Physio about Women’s health? You may be asking yourself “Is it too early to see a Physio about Women’s health, I only just…

The topic of periods is no longer taboo – not at PhysioWest anyway! Periods and the menstrual cycle are often not discussed in social situations, but why not? It’s a…

Return to Sport – the when, what and how? Returning to sport after a hiatus, or perhaps after an injury? Well, “when can I play again?” is the most common…

Exercise – some of us love it, others take a bit of motivation to get up and get moving, which is okay! We are all on a different journey with…

Running is a great form of exercise. We know the variety of positive effects it is has on our bodies. But what are some of the things you should consider…

What is gluteal tendinopathy? Gluteal tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain at the outside of the hip, and can often cause pain to radiate down the outside of the…

What is the ‘Core’ & do I need to strengthen it? The ‘Core’ is actually made up of a group of many muscles located at your body’s centre or trunk…

The role of ankle rehab in preventing future injuries Lateral ankle sprains are extremely common in people who participate in sport and if not correctly rehabilitated can lead to more…

When someone tears their ACL, often the first question they will hear is “when are you going for surgery?” For years it has been the first point of call to…

Falls Prevention We have all been victims of losing our balance or feeling unsteady, but for individuals in the later stage of their life, these things can become much more…

Understanding and interpreting your shoulder scan results “I went to my GP with a sore shoulder and they sent me for scans and it came back with a rotator cuff…

As the 2021 sporting season approaches, now is the time to think about injury prevention. With a bit of a shaky season in 2020 and the periodic closures of gyms…

GET YOUR BODY FUNCTIONING LIKE A WELL OILED MACHINE! How can you optimise your movement and function? The answer is, with a combination of mobility and strength training! Spinal mobility…

Everyone longs to be healthy and happy. After all, what is the point in working hard towards a long and healthy life if you cannot enjoy it? Focusing on achieving…

Pain in your joints getting you down? Here’s what it could be and how we can help … What is Osteoarthritis? Most  would have heard of the condition Osteoarthritis, but…