We all know that exercise is great for our overall well-being, but if you have a respiratory condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, you might assume that physical activity is too risky—or even harmful. In reality, the opposite is true. While conditions like COPD and asthma can cause persistent shortness of breath, […]

Alright, tennis fans – the Australian Open is here, and courts worldwide are buzzing with excitement! But, with this surge in enthusiasm comes a familiar foe for many players: tendon injuries. Ever heard of Tennis Elbow? Yep, that’s the one. Why do these pesky injuries pop up, especially when everyone’s raring to hit the court […]

The confetti’s settled, the champagne (maybe) fades, and here we are again. Post New Year’s Day, and the universe unleashes its annual bombardment of self-improvement advice. Grow, optimise, transform! If you’re not climbing, apparently, you’re tumbling into oblivion. But hold on a minute. Before we get swept away in the torrent of “10 Hacks to […]

Performing at a high level requires consideration of load to maximise performance while avoiding injury and thriving. Physiotherapy has an important role to play.

What is it? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a rare and debilitating condition characterised by severe pain affecting one or more limbs. The exact cause isn’t fully understood but is believed to be an abnormal response of the nervous system in response to trauma. In more than 90 per cent of cases, CRPS is […]

Headaches affect more than half of people worldwide[1]. There are many types of headaches and if you couldn’t tell from the title, physiotherapy can help relieve them! Let’s break down what headaches are and how they can be managed. There are several types of headaches, including: Tension headaches: These are the most common type of […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a common knee injury that we see in the clinic. While most people have some knowledge of what an ACL injury is, there are new options for management / treatment of these injuries other than the conventional surgical repair. What is the ACL? The ACL is one of the […]

In physiotherapy as in every discipline, creating a winning team is not merely about assembling skilled individuals; it involves weaving together a cohesive unit that fosters collaboration, empathy, and continuous improvement. A truly successful physiotherapy team is one that consistently delivers exceptional patient care, achieves remarkable outcomes, and embraces the values of professionalism, compassion, and […]

Are you looking to enhance your cardiovascular (heart) and respiratory (lung) health? Wondering how cardiorespiratory physiotherapy can benefit you? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore the incredible ways cardiorespiratory physiotherapy can support your journey to better heart and lung function. Read on to discover the transformative potential of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. What […]