A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Vertigo
Understanding BPPV: A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Vertigo Have you ever experienced a dizzy spell, the ground moving under your feet, or feel like your head is spinning? Perhaps that was…
Physiotherapy and Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
Physiotherapy and Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) What is Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)? Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and the muscles…
Calf Strains in Endurance Runners
Calf Strains in Endurance Runners:Why Physiotherapy Matters? by Nic Marino In our last blog post, Spencer covered common injuries amongst runners. But lets get more specific. Calf strains are a…
Understanding Low Back Pain
Understanding Low Back Pain and How To Manage It by Ern Ding Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. It can be frustrating,…
Progressive Overload: The Key to a Successful Fitness Journey
Achieving Your Health Goals with Progressive Overload: A Key to Success in Your Fitness Journey by Brett Mulryan In the pursuit of better health and fitness, you may have come…
Do You Need a New Knee? Physiotherapy & Total Knee Replacements
Do you need a new knee? by Matthew Hanna Are you wrestling with relentless knee pain, hindering your daily activities and robbing you of peaceful sleep? A total knee replacement…
Patellofemoral Injuries: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective and Personal Journey
Patellofemoral Injuries: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective and Personal Journey by Andrew Xotta Dickson Patellofemoral injuries, affecting the joint between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur), can be a source…
Running Shoes: Which Ones Do I Choose?!
How to Select the Ideal Running Shoes Author: Alexandra Devrelis Last weekend our team at PhysioWest attended the annual Salisbury.RUN! We had so much fun cheering on the different runners…
What is an Ulnar Collateral Injury of the Thumb? A Physiotherapist’s Experience
What is an ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb? A Physiotherapist’s personal experience and perspective! Author: Bryce Damin (former PhysioWest Physiotherapist) Bryce highlights specific details about the injury, treatment…
Dry Needling: What, When & Why?
Dry Needling: What, When & Why? By Sarah Johns (nee Kociolek) In the world of physiotherapy, there’s a technique called dry needling that’s gaining popularity for helping with muscle pain…
GLA:D Australia: Empowering Lives Through Osteoarthritis Management
Welcome, GLA:D! If you have Osteoarthritis (OA), or have a family member or friend with OA, then this blog is for you! At PhysioWest, we are committed to educating and…
Pre-Season Training: The Importance of Preparation and Injury Prevention
By Sam Donohue, Exercise Physiologist The dreaded pre-season training… We know you hate it. But we promise you need it! With many sporting seasons fast approaching, now is the perfect…
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…
Beginning in the Gym? Steps to Success
As a beginner, getting started at the gym is usually the hardest part of meeting your fitness goals. Here are a few tips for beginners to get on track to…
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…
Do you suffer from chronic neck stiffness and pain?
Yes? Many of us do, but you don’t need to suffer any longer! Neck pain is a significant health problem with 1 in 2 people experiencing neck pain at…
Is your car seat driving you up the wall?
When achey pains and niggles pop up, you often find yourself hunting for answers as to what could be causing the problem. One thing that is often missed, particularly with…