Growing up in India I was surrounded by moustaches of all different shapes and sizes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Superstar Rajinikanth ✹ (@rajinikanth.official) It was basically Movember every month! Well, as your physio I’d like to talk about the other important aspect to Movember – Move In MOVEmber. Yes, MOVE. …
Active recovery are more than just the latest buzzwords in the rehab space. Active recovery is one of the most important things you can do to get back after an injury. Think of the last time you hurt yourself. It’s probably not too far back is it? A sprained ankle? Sore neck sitting in front …
Group Exercise Is Back in Pascoe Vale! Hands up who’s excited 🙋♀️ All bookings must be made by calling reception 📞(03) 9304 0500 Online bookings are turned off to allow COVID screening On Monday, November 9 our group exercise classes run by our physios and EP are returning to Pascoe Vale and we couldn’t be …
As an occupational physiotherapist I’m passionate about return to work planning. In the past I’ve talked about some of the key factors you need to consider when you return to work after an injury. In that article we looked at shovelling. Let’s get into it further as we move onto the next phase, the planning …
Exercises for stiff neck or even neck pain are one of the most effective treatments we have. In this post we’ll talk about why exercises are important first. Then we’ll have a quick look at the difference between a stiff young neck and a stiff older neck. Finally, there’s 11 different exercise videos for you …
When you return to work after an injury it’s a time to celebrate your achievements. It’s a process not unlike playing sport at the highest level. There’s the effort you put in to rehabilitate your joints, muscles, bones and mind (your training). Add in the support from your boss, your work safe agent, your physio …
Most of us experience a stiff neck during our lifetime. There are many (and I mean many) causes of a stiff neck but as a physiotherapist there’s a few that really stand out. These are the types of stiff neck I see in clinic most regularly. Stiff neck from overworked neck muscles, cervical joints or …
Is it normal to get more knee pain in cold weather? Well, over many years my clients have told me that their arthritic knees and the weatherman have one thing in common. They both can predict the weather. Let’s look into this in more detail. Can The Weather Affect Knee Pain? As a physio, we’re …
An ACL Injury is one of the most feared injuries in sports. Ask any basketball, soccer or footy player about their greatest nightmare and other than missing the shot after the siren, it’s a dreaded ACL injury. A tear of the ACL is often thought to be a career-ending injury. In the past, few professional …
Our Physio Lockdown Guide is here for our beloved Pascoe Vale community. At Pride we couldn’t think of a tighter crew as well placed to get through this state of disaster as ours. We’re thrilled with the generosity and support we see every single day, in clinic and during our telehealth sessions. To help make …
“Naveena, what is the best office chair? “ Every day in clinic I get asked the same question over and over again. What we sit on is not always front of mind… until something goes wrong. As an occupational physiotherapist I’ve seen too many people with sore backs and heard from too many bosses with disengaged …
Dominic your friendly physio here with a big one. The topic of ACL surgery vs. exercises for ACL rehab is an area where physiotherapists are getting more and more evidence behind what works, and what doesn’t work and why for ACL injuries. A quick TLDR off the top with the highlights, then if you’re ready, …
