This may ‘win’ the most common question physio’s get asked! Ice or heat on an injury? Both can provide relief and ease symptoms, however incorrect use may prolong injury recovery.
Let’s look at the facts and how ice and heat should be used… Read more
What’s that machine at Blackwood that makes you jiggle?
Who remembers a time where losing weight was as simple as putting the roast in the oven, walking out to the living room, strapping a belt around you, turning the machine on and standing there as this marvellous device jiggles your fat away?
Well I’ll be honest, I don’t, but I have seen photos with some interesting haircuts and waist lines that didn’t change.
“Chris, where are you going with this?”
I’m talking about Whole Body Vibration (WBV) ladies and gentlemen! Though I do have some sad news however, WBV will not help you get toned, but Sarah’s blog might.
This neat little machine situated at our Blackwood practice works by rhythmically pushing up against your body – which, through gravity, is pushing down on the plate – giving your body the perceived feeling of an ‘increase in gravity’.
“….What?” Read more
Hydrotherapy is the use of water for therapy, rehabilitation, exercise, relaxation and more.
You may have trouble exercising on land due to pain, poor balance or weakness…this is where the water becomes your best friend!
The unique properties of water including the effects of buoyancy and the decreased effects of gravity, enables you to begin you recovery and rehabilitation in a safe and gentle manner. Read more
Hear about the latest evidence-based treatment and management for hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA).
The Physio Clinic frequently present one hour Q&A sessions for people living with hip or knee pain associated with OA. At these events. hospital and clinical staff discuss new treatments, GP guidelines based on latest research, options to consider prior to surgery, plus more… Read more
Pilates and PHI Insurance Reform Update
We’d like to inform our valued clients that from 1 April 2019 our Clinical Pilates service will be classified as Physio Exercise Classes.
This is due to recent Federal Government decisions that affect Private Health Insurance rebates for natural therapies. From 1 April 2019, Pilates will no longer be eligible for rebates. Read more
Once again another year is rapidly coming to an end and it’s the perfect time to review, learn and grow from our experiences.
We started the year with a big announcement by taking up the opportunity to purchase an existing physio practice in Blackwood and merging our Belair clinic into the newly refurbished Blackwood clinic. This move required a lot of intense discussions over a very short period and it was pleasing to see the results come to fruition.
The Physio Clinic is proud to now be a part of the thriving Blackwood community. Read more
Neurological physiotherapist, Vestibular physiotherapist, PhD, academic, researcher, director – just who exactly is Michelle McDonnell?
You might be forgiven for thinking that I can’t make up my mind, for I have had so many different roles in my 22 years as a physio. Well, the truth is that I have explored many of the options that a career in physiotherapy has to offer and this year I have returned to where it all began… Read more
It has become the ‘norm’ in our modern world to have a busy schedule and a never ending to-do list! When we try to squeeze in too much, too often, our health can easily be overlooked. It is no surprise that lifestyle has a big influence on back pain!
The prevalence of injuries caused by overuse, rushing and repetitive movements has started to increase… Making time to look after your back doesn’t need to be another task, it can be used as a break or pause moment in our busy schedules… Read more
The hip is a ball and socket joint and with severe OA and functional limitations, an Orthopaedic Surgeon may suggest a total hip replacement if conservative measures have not been successful.
With any surgery, there is potential for complications and dislocation of a new hip is possible. During a combination of certain movements, the ball may exit the socket causing the hip to dislocate.
According to Dargel et al. (2014), the incidence of hip dislocations varies between 0.2% to 10% per year for a first-time hip replacement. Read more
Wanting to “tone up” seems to be a common wish approaching the summer season, but what does this term really mean?
Toning up refers to muscle definition, easily seen in body areas such as shoulders, arms, abdominals and legs that contribute to a defined physique.
To achieve this, the body needs to increase muscle tissue and decrease fat tissue to see the muscles underneath! This requires regular physical activity and exercise on most days of the week, and changes to diet. Read more
