Embrace the Joy of Movement: The Transformative Power of Physiotherapy and Exercise as We Age

Embrace the Joy of Movement: The Transformative Power of Physiotherapy and Exercise as We Age

Feel like your health is giving you challenges as you age? We'll take you through the invaluable benefits of physiotherapy and outline five compelling reasons why consulting with a physio is crucial as we embrace the later stages of life.

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How to set up your home office - our physio’s top tips for easy ergonomic design

How to set up your home office - our physio’s top tips for easy ergonomic design

All the factors you need to consider when setting up your office desk, at work or at home, in one place. Only professional tips from our highly qualified physiotherapists. Behold the power of the complete guide to working from home, happy, free and without aches and pains.

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6 easy exercises for anxiety and stress relief – that you can do at your desk

6 easy exercises for anxiety and stress relief – that you can do at your desk

Feeling frazzled at work? Coming home exhausted and snappy? Stress has a huge impact on both our professional and personal life. Here are six videos showing easy exercises you can do for yourself at work, taking advantage of key acupressure points to stimulate your body and ease your mind in times of high stress or anxiety.

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Why our bodies are like cars

Why our bodies are like cars

I often say that our body’s are like cars:

It needs a service every now and then to keep things running smoothly and to pick up/address any minor issues. If we leave it too long then we need a major service, or even a replacement…

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Top 12 tips for Low Back Pain

Top 12 tips for Low Back Pain

As a physiotherapist and acupuncturist of over 20 years, one of the most common conditions I see is ‘Low Back Pain’. Pain from injuries (muscles/ligament strain/sprain, disc bulges, nerve impingements, ‘sciatica’, fractures), wear and tear/ arthritis, pregnancy, muscle imbalances, scoliosis and autoimmune conditions are just some to name a few.

The following tips are general tips for people with, or for prevention of low back pain…

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Sleep- how much and are you getting enough?

Sleep- how much and are you getting enough?

Did you know that up to 45% of the Australian population are having inadequate sleep (duration or quality)? 17% of people have reported falling asleep on the job; and 17% have reported not going to work due to poor sleep. There is a strong correlation to decreased work performance, with up to 30% making procedural errors due to lack of sleep (2016 Report to Sleep health Foundation, Adelaide).

We’ve all experienced sleep deprivation to some degree and felt the implications. Whether its moodiness, tiredness, inattention or incoordination. However, would you want your doctor performing life saving surgery or your accountant doing your income tax statements knowing they had minimal sleep? (Interestingly, medical error is the 3rd leading cause of death in US after heart disease and cancer!).

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