Managing the daily grind by Myotherapist Andrea Williams
Bruxism (grinding your teeth) is a common, often subconscious act performed by many people during increased times of stress that leads to pain in the jaw, face and neck.
Your Health In The Work Place – this Winter!
As technology has developed, more and more people of all ages are experiencing aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Corporate Australians are likely to be the worst affected!
Beat the Weight Loss Plateau
by Edwina McDonald So you’ve managed to drop a few kilograms – well done! You may be finding now however the weight loss has stabilised. Below are 10 tips to help you beat the weight loss plateau and reach your ideal healthy body weight! 10 Tips to Help You Beat the Weight Loss Plateau … Read more
5 Myths of Running Shoes-by Chris McCormick
Runners World recently put out this great blog (http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/5-common-myths-about-running-shoes) discussing the common myths of running shoes – as a podiatrist I get asked about each of these everyday! I’ve summarised the key points below: There is a best running shoe – Easily the most common myth about running shoes. There is “no” best” running shoe! We are all individuals, … Read more
Oxfam Trailwalker: The Four Tips that could save you!
With the countdown showing less than a month until the annual 100km Oxfam Trailwalker event, it is important to start finalising your preparations and gearing yourself for the event so you can cross that finish line strongly!
Are you Addicted to your Smartphone? by Tom Bosna
Recent research into this space suggest that an attachment to your smart phone is similar to other addictions and it involves the dysregulation of dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates the brain’s reward centre. In other words, it motivates people to do things they think they will be rewarded for doing. Every time you get an email through your phone, there is a little elevation in dopamine that says you might have something that’s compelling. You don’t know what the email is, who it’s from, when you’re going to get it and that’s why you have to keep checking your phone. Can you see the problem here?
What is Podiatry at Pinnacle Health?
It is common knowledge that Podiatry is the study of the foot, but there is still a lot of mystery around what kinds of injuries are commonly treated by podiatry. The most common facets to podiatry include: Biomechanical or Sports Injuries There are usually many key factors involved when you have acquired an injury, one … Read more
Running Into Trouble
More than ever, Melbournians are pounding the pavements and choosing running as their preferred form of exercise. Heading off for a run by the beach, park or local trail is now as recognisable a part of the Melbourne cultural psyche and routine as sipping a Latte on the tram into work. The reasons for this … Read more
Lower Back Pain
Low Back Pain Low back pain is one of the most common presentations seen by physiotherapists, and 80% of the adult population will experience back pain at some point in their life. The low back (Lumbar Spine and adjacent structures) is a complex mechanical device, and many structure exist that can contribute to pain. The … Read more
What is rotator cuff tendonitis?
After spinal pain, shoulder injuries are the next most prevalent injury seen in private Physiotherapy practice – and even more common in an active, gym going population. What Is Rotator Cuff Tendonitis? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles, which originate from the shoulder blade and attach to the upper arm bone (humerus) via … Read more