Why Might you Need Massage During your Pregnancy?
Back pain during pregnancy is extremely common and usually nothing to worry about. It can occur at almost any stage of your pregnancy. At Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy we have a pregnancy table on which you can lie face-down throughout your entire pregnancy. The level of pain can vary from woman to woman and I find […]
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.
Calories Burned with Daily Activity (Infographic)
Gold Coast Physiotherapy and Allied Health at Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach
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 […]
The Importance of Checking your Running Shoes
Thanks to Aleks Baruksopulo (Podiatrist) for this guest post If you are running in the Gold Coast Marathon which is coming up in the beginning of July you are more than likely ticking away the kilometres in preparation. This can be a difficult and delicate time on your body because of the potential wear and tear […]
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.