National Foot Health Week 2018
By Senior Podiatrist Michael Johnston A staggering 48% of Australians have experienced heel or arch pain in the last 12 months but 56% of us don’t know what a Podiatrist does. Podiatrists are specialists in the foot and lower limb so can treat foot, ankle, knee and hip pain. Here are some of the most common issues … Read more
Is sitting at a desk all day causing neck pain and/or headaches?
Introduction, background & context What do you do for work? Do you sit down at a desk all day? How often do you move? Have you or are you experiencing neck pain and/or headaches? If you have experienced headaches or neck pain in the past, this series is perfect for you and hopefully give you … Read more
What is Myotherapy?
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
How to engage your workplace with your 2018 Wellness Calendar
By Josh Lambert As November strikes us with a bang, the reality of a sprint-to-the-finish-line conclusion to the year begins. For many of our wellness partners, this not only signals the need to start measuring the effectiveness of their wellness programme for the current calendar year or previous financial year – but also the need … Read more
Workplace Wellness, Corporate Wellness – what does it all mean?
By Josh Lambert It is absolutely clear in the modern workplace that if you haven’t heard or overheard any of the above terms – you are now definitely in the minority! With so much hype, and a wide range of media saturation, one could be excused for cynically referring to these as “buzzwords”. Nevertheless, we … Read more
Physiotherapists can treat MORE than just pain and injuries
Today we’re going to debunk a few ‘un-truths’ around Physiotherapy, particularly the role of Physiotherapists. We’ll shed a little light on what they go through to become the knowledgeable medical professionals they are! What is Physiotherapy? Who are Physiotherapists? Put simply, Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy is a branch of rehabilitative medicine. The focus is on … Read more
FAQs about Skin Checks, Mole Mapping and Skin Health
By GP and Skin Expert, Dr Sachin Deshmukh At this time of year, it is important to tick the right boxes in regards to your skin. During the months of September to April, most Victorians need just a few minutes of mid-morning or mid-afternoon sun exposure for their vitamin D needs. Here are some of … Read more
The 3 most common foot problems when running!
By Podiatrist Chris Mccormick As the weather rolls out of the winter doldrums and into the bright light of spring, it’s the perfect time to dust off those running shoes and get moving again! The days are getting longer and warmer, and the running event calendar is building; it’s already less than 3 months to … Read more
Prevention is better than cure!
Physiotherapy To Prevent Pain, Injury Or Illness As we all know, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE. However, and unfortunately, in today’s age, the preventative side to healthcare is somewhat overshadowed by the treatments and cures for after the fact. As a result, a number of people aren’t aware of the effective measures that can … Read more