Oct 31, 2022
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...
Oct 24, 2022
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...
Aug 29, 2022
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...
Aug 22, 2022
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...
Aug 15, 2022
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...
Aug 1, 2022
Hey, I’m Shelley from Miami Physiotherapy. Today I want to explain why we use taping to support the arch of the foot and if you hang around, I’m going to show you an arch taping (we call this low-dye taping). Our feet have an important job to do, getting us around...
Jul 25, 2022
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...
Jul 17, 2022
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...
Jul 11, 2022
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...
