What is a tendon and what do they do? This is the third piece in our Anatomy Class series. You can go back and read the previous two on Ligaments and Fascia. In the series we will take you through all the interesting tissues which make up our musculoskeletal system. What Is A Tendon? If …
What is a ligament and what do ligaments do? This is the first piece in our Anatomy Class series where we will take you through all the interesting tissues which make up our musculoskeletal system. What Is A Ligament? Your ligaments are the really tough, strong and fibrous connective tissues which help protect and stabilise …
Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder is a disorder where the shoulder capsule and connective tissues surrounding the shoulder joint becomes stiff and thickened. This restricts motion and often causes chronic pain. It mainly affects people ages 40 – 60. It is also more commonly found in women than men, people with diabetes and may be associated …
Oxfam Trailwalker Training Plan Oxfam Trailwalker alert! Let’s kick off your experience at this years event with my 12 week Oxfam Trailwalker Training Plan. It seems hard to believe but you only have 12 weeks of training before the 2020 event here in Melbourne. As always your PridePlus Health team are here for you and over …
With so many different treatments for tennis elbow, one of the most common types of elbow pain if can be hard to know what is best for you. I’ve done the research to bring you the most up to date advice. If you’ve got tennis elbow, this ones for you. What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis …
Why post shoulder surgery rehabilitation with a physio is vital. If you have had to have the surgeon open up your shoulder then you will need some post shoulder surgery rehabilitation. Let me talk to you about this amazing joint. The shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. It can move in every …
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Our EP, Physio and Podiatry Run Gym in Pascoe Vale If you’re looking for a gym in Pascoe Vale to help you achieve your goals then look no further. Let me introduce you to The Strong Room and the health team who can get you achieving your goals. Firstly, let’s get one thing out of …
Start Your ’20 Right with Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Exercise Physiology in Pascoe Vale. Happy New Year! Let’s make this clear from the start. This isn’t a shame post. This isn’t one of those New Year Resolution listicles to make you feel guilty about what may or may not have happened over December. This one is …
What is the Best Physiotherapy Treatment for Osteoarthritis in Knees? Before we drill down into treatment for osteoarthritis in knees, let’s do a quick refresh on what osteoarthritis actually is. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that can result in chronic pain and disability, affecting 250 million people worldwide. With growing research in …
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Foot Pain. Who you gonna call? Your podiatrist or your physio? For most of us, getting foot pain is a part of life. Sometimes we know why – yes, those heels were worth it. Other times we don’t, it can seem so random, so sporadic, and oh so painful. It might be just a little …
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As a physio, two conversations I have on a regular basis start something like this: “The doctor mentioned a steroid injection but I’m not sure I want it as I’ve heard they don’t always work.” “The last steroid injection was great and lasted over a year, my pain has returned so I would like another …
We are that excited to announce that we’ve got some more of what you love. Physio in Pascoe Vale And not just any physiotherapy, the best physio! In a huge boon for Pascoe Vale we have been able to secure the services of Wendell Vagg to work alongside our star physio Naveena Seethapathy at 124 …
