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R U Ok day is more than just about suicide prevention. It is about taking the time out to find out how our family and friends are doing, taking the time to connect with one another and reflect on our well-being. Well-being of not just others, but also ourselves. But how do we go about … Read more
By Podiatrist Michael Johnston A lot of people just accept that something hurts, that’s life and there’s nothing they can do about it. Whether you put it down to old age, wear and tear, carrying too much weight, it doesn’t matter because it’s probably not true! Pain is a protective output from the brain to … Read more
By Podiatrist Michael Johnston These days, when we have any sort of injury or medical malady the first thing most of us (myself included) will do is Google the symptoms to find out what’s going on and what to do about it. More and more, we see patients who have been trying outlandish home … Read more
By Podiatrist Michael Johnston As Jay-Z and Rhianna once sang. “The only thing that’s on my mind Is who’s gonna run this town tonight” and while their concern about running participation numbers is heart warming, they didn’t give us ANY advice about how to make sure you’re in the right running shoes? Here are a … Read more
Clinical Myotherapy is the evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. Clinical Myotherapists can treat various issues such as sporting and occupational injuries, stiffness and sore body, chronic overuse syndromes, symptoms associated with arthritis, back pain, neck pain, stress and tension, pregnancy and more. Techniques often used by Myotherapists are: manual … Read more
With marathon season almost upon us, now is the time to do all you can to keep the wheels on and yourself healthy and injury-free until the big day. Learn from the professionals, the podiatrists at Pinnacle Health Group. Here are some key factors to focus on: Stay Strong To prevent any niggles becoming injuries … Read more
The clock is ticking, it’s only 6 weeks to go until the Oxfam Trailwalker! Teams of 4 will tackle the scenic and at times gruelling path from Wheeler’s Hill to Wesburn Park, to raise money for Oxfam, in support of people who live in poverty all around the world. Unfortunately, the strain of walking 100 … Read more
We all know that we “should” exercise daily. But the reality is…life gets in the way. Realistically we are a time-poor generation and being “too busy” to exercise is often a legitimate excuse. However, we are also VERY good at making exercise our last priority. There are weeks when our workload, family time and “life … Read more
By Gavan Macrides Being a physiotherapist, working in the health sector, and working at a range of our wellness centres certainly provides it share of heartwarming and rewarding moments. We often marvel as a team at Pinnacle Health Group how lucky we are to work in a field involved with helping people – as we … Read more