Insights, advice and news from our physiotherapy and allied health team.
Jaw related headaches Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. Your TMJ allows you to talk, chew and yawn. But the joint’s supporting muscles may also be the source of your headaches. A number of the TMJ muscles may contribute to the pain. These are located underneath […]
At PhysiCo City Physiotherapy we run specialized physiotherapist-run Pilates classes. These are ideal for rehabilitation of lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. Chronic lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain Back pain has become a real issue in our society. Statistics show that approximately 10% of the population have a disability as a result […]
Our Director, Thomas Wyer, was recently published in the Physio Times Magazine. The article covers the behind the scenes of being a physio, a business owner, and managing a Pilates studio on the side. Tom also expands on the benefits his client’s have experienced by introducing Pilates to their exercise regime. Pilates is a fantastic […]
Exercising When Sick As the cold and flu season arrives, the question often asked is…Should I exercise when I am sick? The first thing that can be affected by the common cold, or more seriously the flu, is your exercise regime. How vigorously should I exercise? Will it make me more unwell? Should I […]
Achilles Tendinopathy – What it is and common causes Achilles Tendinopathy is a common lower body injury affecting the tendon that attaches your calf muscles (gastrocs and soleus) to your heel. Consequently, it happens most frequently in people who do a lot of running and jumping activity, but can also occur outside of these populations. […]
TRACKING YOUR FOOD FOR A PERIOD OF TIME MAY HELP YOU GET BETTER RESULTS… HERE’S WHY Sure, tracking everything you eat and drink in a day can be quite tedious and annoying, especially when you’re running around with a busy schedule. BUT If you have specific weight loss goals, or are in a period […]
Let’s talk about common myths of Arthritis First of all, what is arthritis? The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. Without the protective layer, the bones to rub together, causing stiffness, pain and loss of […]
The Physio Journey Injuries are a normal part of life and can happen with or without an easily identified cause. In general, there are three stages of tissue healing after injury, each occurring in specific time frames. Inflammation 4-6 days. Proliferation (rapid cell growth) 4-24 days. Remodelling 21 days- 2 years Unfortunately, we have no […]
Shoulder Instability The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that has one of the largest ranges of motion in the human body. However, all this mobility comes with a price as it is more susceptible to becoming unstable, compared to other joints. Most people have heard of someone dislocating their shoulder, which is usually […]
Tracking your weight regularly can be a good way to keep you on track and accountable. But I know from personal experience it can also be a daunting experience. Once I started to understand what can influence the scale weight, I started to take the number on the scale as just a piece of […]
Allied health services including physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics and psychology are now eligible for telehealth delivery via video conference or phone under Medicare. If you are eligible for, or currently have a: Enhanced Primary Care Plan/Chronic Disease Management Plan, or a Mental Health Care Plan, and are Facing COVID-19 restrictions that prevent you from attending a […]
Acute Thumb Sprains: Understanding UCL and RCL Injuries A sudden injury to our thumb can quickly remind us how important and crucial they are to almost every task we do. One of the most common injuries is an acute thumb sprain, which can affect either the UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) or RCL (radial collateral ligament). […]
