Prosthetic Limbs for Freedom

2021-11-17T07:46:43+10:00

Gone are the days of “basic” prosthetic devices Prosthetic Limbs for Freedom -  The human body is an amazing tool that allows instant adaptation between dramatically different tasks. Limb differences can compromise this capacity to adapt and support different functions.  The entire body can be affected by limb difference; balance, weight distribution, muscle development and [...]

Prosthetic Limbs for Freedom2021-11-17T07:46:43+10:00

Foot Orthoses for Diabetes

2021-11-02T10:00:05+10:00

Diabetes and foot disease Foot Orthoses for Diabetes- Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body cannot maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood. This may be caused by either an inability of the body to produce insulin (the hormone which processes glucose within the body) or by the body being unable to [...]

Foot Orthoses for Diabetes2021-11-02T10:00:05+10:00

Dizziness, balance, and vertigo – should you see a physio?

2021-10-19T07:10:49+10:00

When to see a physio for dizziness? Dizziness, balance, and vertigo - should you see a physio? - Dizziness is a common symptom of many conditions that can occur in the body. It can come on quickly and impact your balance, ability to walk, drive and do the things that you love to do. The [...]

Dizziness, balance, and vertigo – should you see a physio?2021-10-19T07:10:49+10:00

Marcus’ rehabilitation journey

2021-10-18T07:30:31+10:00

Marcus' rehabilitation journey - We all know injuries happen and are a part of being human. And although the injury can be painful and debilitating it's important to recover well, to be smart, to do your rehabilitation consistently, and to come back stronger than before. Recently Marcus, one of our physiotherapists injured his "good" knee [...]

Marcus’ rehabilitation journey2021-10-18T07:30:31+10:00

Idiopathic toe walking

2021-10-12T11:25:30+10:00

What is idiopathic toe walking? Idiopathic toe walking is used to describe a gait pattern of walking on the toes beyond two years of age. This diagnosis is given when all other possibilities of toe walking are eliminated. The term “idiopathic” refers to an unknown origin and therefore is used to describe a presentation of [...]

Idiopathic toe walking2021-10-12T11:25:30+10:00

Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 3 – Injury prevention Pyramid

2021-10-12T11:31:24+10:00

Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 3 - Injury Prevention Pyramid - The above diagrams are slight variations on proposed injury prevention models which aim to prioritise the strategies to minimise injuries and be successful. Again, it is easy to see the number of factors that contribute to injury prevention and again there is no [...]

Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 3 – Injury prevention Pyramid2021-10-12T11:31:24+10:00

Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 2

2021-10-12T11:33:06+10:00

What factors contribute to injury risk and injury occurrence Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 2 - What factors contribute to injury risk and injury occurrence - There are many factors that have been shown to increase the risk of sports injuries. Some of these things we cannot change and are considered non modifiable risk [...]

Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 22021-10-12T11:33:06+10:00

What is a neuro physio? When should you see one?

2021-10-12T11:34:01+10:00

What is Neurological Physiotherapy? What is a neuro physio? When should you see one? - Neurological Physiotherapy (neuro physio) is the area within physiotherapy that specialises in Neurological Conditions. These conditions can include, but are not limited to: Multiple Sclerosis Stroke Traumatic Brain Injury Aneurysm Parkinson’s Disease Huntington Disease Spinal Cord Injury Brain Tumours Cerebral Palsy [...]

What is a neuro physio? When should you see one?2021-10-12T11:34:01+10:00

Hand recovery after a stroke: Why won’t my hand move?

2021-08-17T08:54:46+10:00

Hand recovery after a stroke: The hand can be a tricky guy to help recover Hand recovery after a stroke. Why won’t my hand move? It is a heartbreaking time for the stroke survivor and frustrating for your therapist as you are both working hard but the hand doesn’t change. What I then hear happen [...]

Hand recovery after a stroke: Why won’t my hand move?2021-08-17T08:54:46+10:00