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Hey, I’m Rheine from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio, and this is part 3 of our ACL series where I talk about what you can do after your ACL injury and if you need surgery. Have you recently experienced an ACL injury and are thinking of surgery? Well, you might want...

Hey, I’m Rheine from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio, and this is part 2 of our ACL series where I talk about 3 exercises you can do to prevent an ACL injury.  Banded Reverse Lunges – First up, we’ve got the banded reverse lunges. You’ll start by stepping one...

Did you know that there is no right or wrong posture? I am Parnashree from Miami and Lakelands Physiotherapy and I am going to talk to you about posture and its relevance to neck pain. The neck forms the topmost part of the spine, which is commonly known as the...

Has the back of your heel been hurting lately? Hello everyone, I’m Aditi, from Miami physio and Lakelands Physio. Today we’ll be exploring a very common injury called Achilles tendinopathy, what signs you need to be looking out for and what you can do to...

Does your knee click catch and lock? Does doing the twist sound most unpleasant for your knee? You may have a meniscus injury. Keep reading to find out how physio can help! You may have an acute meniscal injury if you heard or felt a popping sensation in your knee...

I’m Parnashree from Miami and Lakelands Physio and I’m going to explain what exactly is frozen shoulder, and the best way of treating it. What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder or frozen shoulder contracture syndrome is a gradually progressing condition. It is often...

PART 2: Managing pain when your surgeon says an operation wont help. We’ve previously talked about how weight may contribute to knee pain. But, maybe this isn’t you – are there other factors that you can influence? I’m Shelley from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio...

Hey, I’m Shelley from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio. Today I want to talk to you about why your surgeon may have said surgery won’t help or isn’t the best solution for your knee pain (and what might help instead). Firstly, why has your surgeon said...

Is your lateral hip pain stopping you from sleeping on your side, and preventing you from walking? I’m Shelley, from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio, and today I am going to talk to you about lateral hip pain – which is often caused by Gluteal Tendinopathies (Often...

Has your child been complaining about pain in his legs? Specifically hips, knees or heels? Does the pain get worse with activity, and better with rest? A lot of the time, these can get passed off as “growing pains”, but more likely, they may have an inflammation of...

Hi, I’m Parnashree from Miami Physio and I’m going to explain why shoulder blades wing out (winging scapula) and why it causes problems. Movements of the scapula or the shoulder blades are essential for normal shoulder and arm use. Scapular winging refers to...

Hello everyone I’m Danny your headache therapist from Miami Physiotherapy Today we are going to talk about the ways in which physiotherapy can help with headaches and migraine. So if you have struggled with headaches and migraines, keep watching to find out how we can...

Hey everyone, I’m Parnashree from Miami and Lakelands Physiotherapy. Today I’m going to talk about sciatic pain and the exercises you need to avoid which can aggravate your symptoms. So stick around until the end and I’ll show you what NOT to do if you suffer from...

I am going to show you four exercises to improve your pelvic/hip muscle strength and stability to help with SIJ problems. The Importance of Healthy SI Joints Let’s first talk about why this is important. Local pelvic muscles support your sacroiliac joints or SI...

I’m Shelley from Miami Physiotherapy and I’m going to explain lumbar spinal central stenosis and give you some management tips. What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the central spinal canal. In your spine there is the bony central...

It’s Anya here from Miami Physiotherapy and Lakelands Physiotherapy, and I wanted to chat with you today about the way you do your exercises.    You’ll often come home from a physio appointment with a couple of exercises we have suggested you do. I know that...

Just about all of us have felt a tension headache at some point in our lives. But what is a tension headache and where does it come from?  Hi, I’m Scott, stick around and I’ll answer these questions about tension headaches. Tension headaches can come from a few...

  The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscle sits in your lower back. It is attached from your 12th rib, the L1-L5 transverse processes of the vertebrae and the iliac crest. If you’ve got an increased arch in your back and get aching to your lower back, your QL muscle...

Are you suffering from pain on the outside of your hip? Are you struggling to walk long distances or getting an ache at night that stops you sleeping? Hey guys, its Anya from Miami and Lakelands physio here, and I wanted to talk to you about gluteal tendinopathy, a...

1 in 6 Australians reports low back pain in their lifetimes, and it is one of the leading costs of healthcare, as reported by Medicare. Over recent years our medical knowledge of the pain mechanisms of back pain has improved considerably, and with that – proof that...

Do you walk with a single crutch or a stick? It is important that you are using your crutch correctly to help stabilise your balance, and reduce risk of asymmetry through the legs, hips and lower back as this may lead to further problems or injuries. As shown in my...

In today’s blog I will explain why balance is so important, and share some ways to test your balance to see whether your balance is adequate. Think about all the things that you do every day that require balance. When you get dressed – standing to put on your...

Have you ever wondered what myofascial cupping is? Well stick around today and I’m going to show you how it works. I’m Scott from Lakelands and Miami Physio and I’m going to show you how to use these cups. The technique that I’ve learned is...

Hydrotherapy is the use of specific exercises in a warm pool instructed by an aquatic physiotherapist. This provides the benefits of warmth, buoyancy and resistance. The warmth of the water helps by increasing circulation and decreasing pain. Buoyancy helps to enable...

Watch Scott, one of our Remedial Massage Therapists show you how to use a foam roller on your legs. Currently with the weather getting colder, a lot of people are running or exercising without a proper warm up. So they’re stiffer without realising it and this is...

  Elective surgeries have been cancelled in Australia. This means no knee replacements, no hip replacements, no knee scopes, so shoulder acromioplasties, no rotator cuff repairs and no ankle stabilisations – just to name a few of the most common elective surgeries....

Parnashree is sharing four exercises to improve your pelvic/hip muscle strength and stability to help with SIJ problems.  Let’s first talk about why this is important. Local pelvic muscles support your sacroiliac joints (or SI joints). You have two SI joints,...

Low back pain is common after sitting for a long period of time at a desk, or on a couch bingeing your favourite TV series! Is this you? Hi, my name is Emily and today I will be continuing this two part series of postural related pain. Today, we are focusing on low...

Are you an office worker, student or gamer who has neck and low back pain at the end of the day? In this 2 part series, I will be talking about causes of postural neck and low back pain and what you can do to minimise it. Hey, I’m Emily and today I will be focusing on...

Here is something you can do to increase your immunity and decrease the severity of COVID symptoms. I’m Shelley from Miami Physiotherapy and Lakelands Physiotherapy and I’m going to explain some new research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Since the...

Hey, I’m Shelley from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio, and here’s my confessions regarding what not to do when you are challenged to run/walk 100km in 1 month! In January, this year my friends came up with a 100km run/walk challenge for the month. The idea was to...

Have you ever heard someone say, or even said yourself – “physio didn’t work for me” Now let’s assume that you saw a good physio, there can be a few reasons why physio didn’t work for you. Firstly – goal setting. Did your physio and you talk about your goals? Did you...

I’m Shelley from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio and I’m talking about what can go wrong when you up the ante too much in your exercise regime. So, you’ll remember I mentioned my gradual, paced build up to being able to jog 5km? Everything was going peachy with my...

Back at the office or still working from home – it’s about time you checked your set-up. This topic comes at the request of the Mandurah Council Offices – so I hope you are all paying attention today! Before we start – it is not all about your set up or your posture!...

Getting Started I’m Shelley from Miami Physio and Lakelands Physio and I have never thought of myself as a runner. I’ve always been sporty, but I’d struggled to be able to just go for a jog. I’d get rib pain like a stitch on my right side about 1.5km in and would have...

I am Parnashree from Miami Physiotherapy and today I am going to talk about iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome or lateral knee pain and how stretching it can make the pain worse.   Let’s first talk about the ITB. It is a strong, resilient structure which starts from...

Did you know that not all ACL tears require surgery?  The majority of ACL injuries are managed with surgical interventions and post surgery rehab these days. However, a lot of people don’t even know that you can even manage ACL injuries without surgery in a lot of...

Lots of our patients ask us about TENS machines and whether they might be of assistance in their situations. So, lets go through what exactly is TENS, when can it be used, and how should you set up your machine to get good relief. TENS stands for Transcutaneous...

Pulled a muscle while playing a field or court sport? It could be your hamstrings! How do hamstring injuries happen? Hamstring injuries are common in sports requiring kicking, high-speed running and sprinting. They are a significant cause of missed training and...

Have you noticed that some kids prefer to walk on their toes? Keep watching to learn about toe walking as well as some tips on how to encourage kids to walk with their heels down. So what exactly is idiopathic toe walking? Toe walking is normal in children up to the...

  Do you love gardening but find it irritates your back and leaves you struggling to stand up again afterwards? I’m Shelley from Miami Physio and I love trees and plants. Keep listening, and I’m going to explain what it is about gardening that irritates backs and what...

Afia Farooq graduated in 2012 and completed her master’s in musculoskeletal and sports in 206 from India. She has worked overall 6 years in the public and private hospitals in India and United Arab Emirates before immigrating to Australia in 2021. Afia has...

Have you got questions about tummy time for your baby? Not sure when or how much tummy time is recommended? Not sure if bubs is ready for tummy time?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, or want to know more about positioning for kids, this blog is for you!...

Hi, I’m Anna, Remedial Massage Therapist at Miami Physiotherapy.  We treat everything from arthritis to pulled muscles to inflammation with ice or hot packs.  Treating pain with hot and cold can be extremely effective and easily affordable. The tricky part is knowing...

Have you ever wondered what normal back movement is? I’m Shelley from Miami Physiotherapy and today Danny is demonstrating in our video what we call a ViMove Assessment. Developed in conjunction with athletes and patients from around the world, ViMove allows our...

Treating chronic pain from a Physiotherapist’s perspective involves the use of various treatment strategies. Mindfulness Pacing Focus Strengthening the body Part One: Glia and Mindfulness Chronic pain is a very complex problem and understanding why your injury...

Did you know that resistance training is beneficial for older adults?  Today, Emily is going to explain what resistance training is and answer a few questions regarding resistance training in older adults. Q: What is resistance training? Resistance training is a form...

Have you noticed that your baby always has their head turned or tilted to the one side?  You might have noticed a flat spot on your baby’s head. Hi, my name is Angela from Miami Physiotherapy and I am here to talk about the signs of torticollis (or congenital muscular...

We’re excited to share that we will have two new classes beginning this week at Miami Physiotherapy! Thursdays at 8am with Emilie Fridays at 8am with Anya Numbers are limited and bookings essential, call us on 9534 4111 for more information about these new...

Relieving back pain can be easy. We’re bringing back a classic – another learn-to-massage video to show you some more techniques that you can use on your family and friends for their lower back. There’s always time for a bit of time out and relaxation – so...

  Today I’m going to show you the best exercises you can do for your knee if you have knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of knee pain and stiffness that often comes on slowly over time.  Exercises that can help fall into three categories; mobility,...

Are you feeling the effects of too many birthdays? Is arthritis slowing you down? Have you lost confidence in your balance, or even fallen over lately? I’m Lynn from Miami and Lakelands Physio and when I answered ‘yes’ to all those questions I went looking for a...

Have you ever started physio for an injury and been disappointed with the results? Maybe the injury took longer than expected to heal, you struggled to reach your goal, or your injury came back to haunt you. Today, I’m going to explain the three biggest mistakes that...

This is Shelley from Miami Physio and today I want to show you a poor spine movement pattern that I call “the extensor bender”. I’m going to explain why people might bend this way, why it’s a problem and show you a test you can try on yourself. Watch our video for a...

Is arthritis slowing you down? Have you lost confidence in your balance, or even fallen over lately? Tai Chi may be the perfect solution for you. Keep reading and I’ll introduce you to this simple and enjoyable way to reduce your pain and improve your physical...

Are you home for the school holidays? With tv, games and computers, many kids are not getting their daily dose of activity. Did you know that activity levels in kids are linked to their health later in life? Active kids also perform better, improve their ability to...

                        Most heelpain is caused by plantarfasciopathy. This is the chronic inflammation of theplantarfascia – the tendon which supports the arch in your foot. It joins intothe base of your...

Hello everyone I’m Danny your headache therapist from Miami Physiotherapy Today we are going to talk about the ways in which physiotherapy can help with headaches and migraine. So if you have struggled with headaches and migraines, keep watching to find out how we can...

We’ve had lots of people ask for more back massage instructional videos after seeing our upper back and shoulder how-to instructional video. So we have put together another learn-to-massage video to show you some more techniques that you can use on your family and...

Have the terms arthritis, Osteo arthritis, wear and tear, age related change or degeneration, been used when you’ve seen your GP, chiro or physio? These terms are all commonly used to describe osteoarthritis. It is a joint condition that typically involves the...

Ever started physio for an injury and then been disappointed with the results? Maybe the injury took longer than expected to heal, you struggled to reach your goal, or your injury came back to haunt you? Today I’m going to explain the 3 biggest mistakes that stop a...

The traditional form of Pilates, developed in the 1920s by legendary physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates, is an exercise system that focuses on improving flexibility, strength and endurance without building bulk. It focuses on the abdomen, lower back and buttocks (the...

With so many people working at home over the last few months, I’ve noticed a lot of you have been complaining of neck or back soreness from sitting more at home, perhaps sitting in a poor position at the kitchen table or makeshift office, using a laptop without...

First, let me explain what sciatica is and why you need to be careful. Sciatica presents as a leg pain that usually resembles electric shock-like sensations, tingling, pins and needles or shooting pain.  Sometimes the sciatic nerve may get compressed by the structures...

This Coronavirus driving us into isolation has kicked off a whole different lifestyle for many of us. Such a radical change in daily routines can be very upsetting at first and affects us in many ways, both physically and emotionally. We humans are social creatures so...

Spiky balls are the perfect accessory to have close to hand when you are feeling a bit tight and knotty in your muscles and can’t get in to see your remedial massage therapist, or your physio. But firstly, how do they help? You need to understand a bit about tight...

Hi everyone! Do you need some more ideas for how to keep your kids active whilst kids are on school holidays or home schooling? I am Shelley from Miami Physiotherapy and Lakelands Physiotherapy. Today I am going to show you a series of simple strength and balance...

Are you one of the unlucky ones to have experienced plantar fasciitis recently? I’m here today to talk about how walking in bare feet can stir up plantar fasciitis. This is pain that is commonly felt in the heel or in inner side of your foot through the arch. If you...

This is our third kids exercise ideas in our let’s get kids moving series. We’ve picked exercises that don’t need any specific equipment, so that you can do this at your house super easily! If you remember the HIIT class we did at the beginning of the week, we picked...

Kids bored? Wondering what else you can do with them whilst they are home or isolating? Wondering how you are going to get your pilates classes in yourself with so many distractions? Here’s  a few pilates based exercises that the kids can get involved in with you...

A few tips: Do each exercise for 20 sec Rest for 10 sec in between. The first time you try, do 1 round. If you get tired after 5 exercises then have a 30sec rest before the next set of 5. As you get better you can do up to 4 sets of each exercise and then have a...

With kid’s home schooling due to Covid19, many kids are not getting their daily dose of activity. Did you know that activity levels in kids are linked to their health later in life? Active kids also perform better, improve their ability to concentrate and sleep...

  Are you feeling stressed, with tight muscles around your neck and shoulders? With our normal social lives on hold, and our normal avenues of stress relief such as gyms, going out with friends, going to clubs and outings all on hold – we are all finding it harder to...

Today I am going to go over a few pieces of equipment that will help to keep you fit and healthy during an isolation period. Some of you may have already been given some exercises from a physiotherapist that may or may not require equipment. Although we can easily...

The neck forms the topmost part of the spine, which is commonly known as the cervical spine. It is a robust structure just like other joints in the body. Neck pain can be caused by many factors, eg, a specific pathology like fracture, infection or arthritis, or can be...