Pregnancy Inservice for Burleigh & Broadbeach Physio
In March Natali Zantvoort presented to Burleigh Heads staff about current physiotherapy in women’s health. Natali recently completed a 5 day intensive women’s health course in Sydney and spoke particularly to the physios about back and pelvic girdle (sacroiliac and pubic symphysis) pain during pregnancy. She discussed common findings with pregnancy related pain and gave […]
Shoulder pain secondary to rotator cuff tear
This article discusses the rotator cuff tear / strain of the shoulder, the symptoms and how to manage it.
Shin splints (Medial or lateral Tibial Stress Syndrome)
This article discusses shin pain (shin splints) caused by medial tibial stress syndrome, stress fractures or compartment syndrome. We discuss treatment and management.
Fitness Is for Life
Physiotherapist Ceridwen Way delivered this presentation to the Miami Combined Probus Group at Mowbray Park Surf Life saving club on Tuesday 4th August 2015. The crowd were enthusiastic and joined into the post-speech exercise/stretching session with gusto. Hopefully, they are now all Moving better, Feeling better and Living better everyday! Fitness is for fun and fitness […]
Exercise for Adults – How Much is Beneficial?
Exercise is good for everyone. “Hooray!”, I hear you shout, “let’s get to it”. Exercise for Adults especially with many battling an increasingly sedentary lifestyle is a hot topic. Exercise is beneficial for your – bone strength muscle strength endurance balance mental health prevention of certain diseases ( eg type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain […]
Osteoporosis prevention and management
This article discusses the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis and its causes. It also discusses preventitive measures for osteoporosis to prevent loss of bone density leading to fracture and pain and deformity.
The ergonomically correct desk set up
This article discusses how to set up your desk correctly for computer work as well as use of a swiss ball and document holders.
Choosing the correct pillow for you
This article examines sleeping positions and types of pillows (latex, memory foam and feather) for correct sleeping position to reduce neck and back pain, shoulder and arm pain.
Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots)
This article discusses deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots and their symptoms and complications. It also discusses early managament and prevention.
Whiplash injury and recovery
This article discusses neck pain associtated with a whiplash injury and how to manage pain.