Physiotherapy Penrith Dry Needling

Dry Needling – what is it?

What is dry needling exactly, and how can it be of benefit to me? Dry needling is a technique used in physiotherapy practice where thin needles are inserted into a muscles “trigger points” to decrease pain and muscular tension. Thin needles are put into the altered or “dysfunctional” tissues in order to improve or restore function.…

Exercise for Parkinsons

For everyone, exercise is a vital component for healthy living.  Recent research has shown that regular exercise improves the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease as it helps to reduce stiffness and benefits overall daily living activities. The greatest benefit comes from doing things that you enjoy. Some activities will give you more…

sore ankle

Just another rolled ankle?

Winter sport is now upon us (how did that even happen) and it seems like an appropriate time to discuss one of the most common injuries we come across in the clinic. Lateral ankle sprains. Ankle sprains account for 90% of sprains and often result in tears in the lateral ankle ligaments. Being a lover…