forgepil

If you have had an ACL injury in recent years, you have probably been told to have it repaired surgically. With the past studies available, this was a good suggestion too. However, recently there has been some research to suggest that not all people need to have their ACL repaired. To many peoples shock, some ACL ligaments can be managed

Read more

1. Decrease feeling of muscle tension Do you have tightness in your body? Our massage therapist performs a number of therapeutic techniques to decrease the feeling of tightness in your muscles. This will give you better muscle and joint movement. 2. Decrease pain Because you spend a lot of time in sitting, you may have tightness around your neck, shoulders

Read more

1. You sit for long periods of time There is a saying in the health industry that states ‘sitting is the new smoking’. This just about sums up the health issues of living a sedentary lifestyle. Long periods of sitting exposes your shoulder and neck muscles to extra pressure from gravity trying to pull you down. When you are standing,

Read more

What is intersection syndrome? Intersection syndrome is a painful condition of the forearm and the wrist. It can affect individuals who perform repetitive wrist actions. Hence, some populations are more at risk than others including gardeners, rowers and tennis players. Which part of the forearm is causing my pain? The pain from this condition is usually felt on the top

Read more

What is lymphatic massage? Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle form of massage used to relieve painful swelling in your arms and legs. Normally, your lymphatic system collects fluid (lymph) and returns it to your heart. When something disrupts this process, swelling can build in your limbs. This can cause pain, tightness and discomfort. What are the symptoms of lymphatic

Read more

You have probably heard of phrases such as ‘my disc is out’, ‘i done my back in’ and ‘my back isn’t straight’ but are these phrases true? We think not. Read below to hear more about common back pain myths. 1. “My back is out of alignment” Truth be told your back probably isn’t out of alignment and even if

Read more

For those who aren’t aware, the TPI is the world’s leading educational organisation for golf health and fitness. It was founded by Dr Greg Rose and Dave Phillips to set a movement standard for golf. Since the inception in 2003, thousands of touring professionals, amateurs and weekend golfers have been assessed and helped by the TPI. At one time, 26/30

Read more

EXERCISE THERAPY FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which individuals have structural renal damage and progressively diminished renal function. Research reveals that more than 1.7 million Australians have kidney disease, however only 10% of these individuals are actually aware they have it, making early intervention extremely difficult. Prevalence increases with specific comorbidities, with 1

Read more

Disability is not a barrier Exercise Therapy for Cerebral Palsy Clinical Manifestations Cerbral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood worldwide. It is characterized as damage to the developing brain, which affects movement and posture. Approximately 1 in 700 Australian babies is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is classified by motor type and affected areas. Each

Read more

Pacing with Chronic Fatigue Exercise Therapy for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Clinical Manifestations Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex chronic disease involing multiple bodily systems: signs and symptoms are found in the central and autonomic nervous systems, the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system and the immune system.  0.2 to 0.7% of the Australian population is diagnosed

Read more