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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
Remedial Massage – More than just a luxury
Massage Myth Debunked Recently I overheard two mothers chatting while their kids were taking turns on the terrific Flying Fox ride at Bonython Park. The first mother said that she had…