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…
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…
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…
The forgotten link to athletic success
Are you an aspiring Athlete? You need to read this! Youth sport and athletic development are two of my greatest passions and being able to work with kids who love…
Is your Smart Phone killing you?
We all worry about EMF radiation from phones but this could be the least of your concerns! As our new phones get smarter, faster and larger than ever before so…
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,…