Steroid Injections: Have you or someone you know been told you need to have one? my Physio SA Explains
A GP or specialist may refer you for a steroid injection, but what is it? A steroid, or cortisone/corticosteroid, injection contains a strong anti-inflammatory medication that may help to settle pain that is not changing with physiotherapy management or that is hindering you from completing an exercise program or functioning with daily life. A…
Have you been told to “just live with” your Aches and Pain? Physio Matt Explains what you can do about it!
‘Your aches and pains are just because you are getting old…. and you just have to live with it!’ Do you have aches and pains? And have you been told something like this before? There is so much information out there that draws attention to the ‘bad things’ that can happen throughout life.…
What is Shoulder Bursitis? How does a Physio treat Shoulder Bursitis? Advice from Sports Physio Ryan
Have you ever had difficulty reaching into the back seat of your car, pushing up out of a chair or lifting your hand up above your head to wave to a friend? Maybe you have felt pain when pushing a door open or doing an overhead press in the gym. If any of these tasks…
Are you losing your Mobility, Flexibility or Balance? Exercise Physiologist Courtney gives Helpful Exercise Advice
Are you losing your mobility, flexibility or balance? Falling is a common cause of injury among the elderly and fear of falling can lead to a fear of going, out social withdrawal, depression and anxiety. Loss of mobility, flexibility and balance are factors that can lead to this. If you have had a…
Which is better – Pilates or Yoga? Physio Liam has the answer
Which one is better – Pilates or Yoga? Its a common question that everyone asks and one that has a rivalry as big as Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide. Which one is better? Pilates or Yoga? Let’s go on a little journey together to find the differences and corresponding benefits each have, so you…
Preparing for Gynaecological Surgery – Physiotherapy Advice by Womens Health Physio Kate
Pre-operative Physiotherapy is routinely used to enhance recovery from gynaecological surgery. It is particularly important for women undergoing procedures for incontinence, prolapse repair and hysterectomy. How a Women’s Health Physio Can Help: Your recovery immediately post-operatively and in the weeks following surgery can be made more comfortable and less daunting with some simple strategies…