Have you ever experienced a deep pain in the front of the hip or groin region? You may also experience a locking, clicking or catching sensation when you move your leg. Whether this is from a fall, a sporting injury, if it has been going on for a while, you may end up getting a...

Despite the challenges of 2021, at Physiotec we have remained steadfast in our efforts to bring you the best possible health service and committed to helping you return to the things you need to do and most importantly, the things you love you to do. Our Physiotec team has continued to hone their skills with...

  Life can be busy, crazy, and filled with unexpected changes. Despite this, we’re all aiming for one that is meaningful, healthy, and happy. Sometimes in our lives, whether through injury, illness, pain, addiction, avoidance, or other unexpected occurrences (such as a diagnosis with a chronic health condition or cancer diagnosis) we need to re-evaluate...

Do you regularly feel dizzy or faint when you stand up from a sitting position? Do you also suffer with fatigue, brain fog, racing heart, palpitations and gut issues? These may be the symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, commonly referred to as ‘POTS.’  POTS is currently getting increased attention from scientists, as it is...

Street dance encompasses many different styles of dance, all with their own unique history, culture, and evolution over time. PhysioTec’s dance physiotherapists regularly assess and develop dance injury prevention and management programs for dancers. This blog will highlight some common street dance injuries and what you can do to prevent or recover from these injuries...

First, let’s start out by outlining what osteoarthritis is. Osteoarthritis is a very common condition, affecting the entire body, but mostly the articular cartilage (cartilage which covers the ends of bones). Cartilage has a smooth surface, allowing bones to slide easily on each other with movement. In the knee joint, there are also some extra...

As a cyclist, you’re constantly joking about only needing “legs and lungs”. The goal of a cyclist is to be as light as possible, with the highest amount of power to weight ratio coming from the legs, pushing into the pedals. That is why there are plenty of memes out there of cyclists with stick...

Patients often ask me, “what is the best form of exercise?”. The answer I usually give is “The kind you enjoy”. My reasoning is, if you enjoy doing something then it is far more likely you will find the time to do it – an opinion supported by research1. So, if the gym isn’t your...

We all know the importance of maintaining bone strength as we get older, and the importance of bone strength in maintaining independence, and reducing our falls and fracture risk. But what about muscle strength? In a previous blog, we discussed low bone density and its strong correlation to falls risk. In this blog, we will...

As a musician, you are likely to spend much of your time practicing. But how much time do you devote to keeping fit? Everyone knows that exercise is good for a person’s health, however did you know that fitness and exercise for musicians can also improve your performance? In this blog, we discuss being fit...

One of the most common questions I get asked as a physiotherapist with a special interest in dance rehabilitation and injury prevention is, “How can we prevent dance injuries?”. GOOD QUESTION! It’s a very valid question considering: the rate of injury in young and adolescent dancers is higher than that reported in young soccer players...

Good balance is vital for reducing falls and fracture in osteoporosis. Balance is particularly important for those living with osteoporosis, where the risk of fracture is much higher than for those with good bone density. Fractures in older people can also have a big impact on mobility, independence and quality of life.  There are a...

Building Bone – the foundations Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia. Osteoporosis affects over one million Australians, and is more common among women than men. It is a condition where the bones become weak, fragile and brittle. When bones lose minerals (such as calcium) faster than the body can replace them, this leads to...

COVID-19 brought plenty of changes to our lives in 2020, including the way we deliver physiotherapy at PhysioTec. Telehealth allowed our physiotherapists to continue providing tailored treatments and essential support during the lockdown period, via online video consultations. If you are new to Telehealth and would like to learn more, click here. The uptake of...

The experience of bringing a new baby home is exciting and wonderful. But this period can also be terrifying for a new mother, and at times, isolating. It’s a word we have been hearing so much of lately, but for other reasons – “Stay at home. Self-isolate. Social distance”. The concept of this is hard...

Have you developed some new aches and pains or aggravated some old ones after following free online exercise classes? Or perhaps you have increased your normal activity level by doing more walking, running, stair or hill climbing to try and stay fit and healthy during the COVID-19 restrictions. At Physiotec, we have seen an increasing...

1. Manage your stress The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating worldwide. We are lucky in Australia that the spread of illness is now being well contained. However, the social distancing measures have not come without a significant cost for many businesses, their employees and our way of life. Higher levels of stress...

Physiotherapy for Hypermobility…and some personal thoughts  Dr Chen’s Blog Excerpt: When I was still a physiotherapy student almost ten years ago, I don’t remember being taught much about hypermobility. At most we were shown a Powerpoint slide about the Beighton scoring system to screen for hypermobility, but much was unknown about the correlation between hypermobility...

Today we have some exciting news about the launch of a new website – hippainhelp.com , founded by our Practice Principal, Dr Alison Grimaldi with two of our senior staff, Kirsty McNab and Sharon Hennessey. HipPainHelp has been a labour of love, developed out of a clear need to connect those in pain with high...

Pregnancy is an exciting and special time but it can also come with a lot of questions. Whilst Google gives us access to a wonderful world of information, it can lead to more questions and sometimes concerns. This article will discuss the effect of pregnancy on the mother in terms of pelvic pain and the...

  Our physiotherapist, Dr Chen has written an article summary about headaches associated with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Marfan Syndrome. Click here to link to her blog post.

Physical Activity & Pregnancy The Facts, the Figures & the False Conceptions If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and you are unsure about the current guidelines for physical activity and what is safe, this is a must read! An excellent team of experts have appraised over 27,000 manuscripts and abstracts (Davies G &...

The new PhysioTec logo. What does it all mean? PhysioTec has now been in operation for over 12 years. We thought it was time we refreshed our branding to reflect the ways in which our business continues to grow and change. The logo symbol includes two dynamic, intersecting, abstract forms, interacting with balance and stability....

When Should You See a Physiotherapist? Seeking the advice of an experienced physiotherapist is something that many athletes consider in their training efforts.  For starters, physiotherapists play a major role in the care and performance of athletes, but how exactly can a physiotherapist support the general population? From an athletic standpoint, the use of a...

The Top 10 Ways that Physiotherapy can Improve your Life Physiotherapy is not a relatively new area in healthcare; rather, it has been around for many centuries in some form but in Australia it was established as a formal association in 1906. With the now substantial amount of scientific research to support the profession and...

Perturbation Training See one of our Physiotec staff, Colm Coakley, demonstrating some perturbation training using the CorMax Torpedo. Half filled with water, the Torpedo becomes an unstable load which your muscles need to figure out how to control. Consequently, it provides a great dynamic stability challenge! Also, due to the ever-changing stimulus, it keeps the...

It’s spring time and for many it’s a sign to start getting fit for summer. For those who had been hibernating during winter it is worth taking note of these following tips to bulletproof yourself for the months of running ahead.   Remember you are exposing your body to increase stresses and strains that it...

When is it safe to begin resistance training? It is a common misconception that resistance training in children stunts growth. Many parents and coaches remain convinced that weight training will result in short stature, due to potential damage to the growths plates (epiphyseal plate). In actual fact, The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) have...

  7 laws of Strength Training 1 Train Consistently Consistency with training is vitally important. Those who train week in and week out will experience steady improvements in fundamental lifting skills, strength and muscularity over time. Assess your weekly routine and see when you can fit in at least 2-3 30-45 minute sessions per week...

Resistance Training At Physiotec, we see many people with persistent hip and lower back pain. A lot of them are fearful regarding resistance training or are unsure what types of exercises are appropriate for them. There is often a misconception surrounding resistance training regarding its potential to be harmful or unsure for patients with persistent pain....

Ever hurt yourself on a Friday night or Saturday and wished you could have your injury seen to? Did you know Physiotec now offers Injury Clinic every Saturday from 11:30am-1:30pm. One of our skilled Sports Injury & Performance Physiotherapists will be on staff every Saturday to cater for the acute injuries sustained during Friday night/Saturday....

Welcome to the first blog post of our strength and conditioning series. Physiotec has recently recruited physiotherapists with specific experience in strength and conditioning. We recognise the need to give people access to strength training, especially coming back from injury. However, uninjured people will also benefit from the service. In our clinic, we see more...

END OF YEAR ROUNDUP! 2015 in Review 2015 was a year of exciting change and growth for Physiotec. The clinic expanded physically, new staff came on board, our technology advanced, our physiotherapists further expanded their already high level of knowledge and we reached out to the community with involvement in sporting events, teaching locally and...

Does running accelerate the developing of osteoarthritis? There are so many misconceptions about running and how bad it can be for your joints. You may have heard many friends and family members comment on this and they may have even tried to convince you to stop running and go swimming instead. Here is what the scientific...

For Mums and Mums to be… Have you ever experienced some pain in the pelvis  or in the hips during or after pregnacy? Poor pelvic control or instability is a condition more common in women and is most likely to occur during or post –pregnancy.  During pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin is released in the...

Hypermobility and Injuries Have you been told that you are double jointed? You may have heard this term before to describe being more flexible than usual. Well, your joints are not “ double” but passive structures such as ligaments and connective tissue allow more stretch than normal. 

Back into the Spring of Things: How to get back on track after the lull in the Winter In winter, it is normal to feel less motivated with exercise and physical activity. Now that the days are getting longer and nights are shorter we can help you get into the spring of things! Research has...

As physio's we often see a link between high heels and pain, but so many people are attached to their heels and these fashion items have been worn for many centuries. Did you know that men used to wear high heels? According to historians, way before the famous high heel was part of the female...

Hip injuries may be tricky to diagnose and manage as pain around the hip can stem from different parts of the body such as the groin, lumbar spine, and structures such as muscles, cartilage and tendons. Every year more and more questions are answered about the hip as more research is done. ( However, more...

The Oxfam trailwalk started in 1981 in Hongkong as a military training exercise for the Queen’s Gurkha Signals, one of the combat support arms of the British Army. Over the years, this has become a popular endurance challenge and at the same time has raised money to help developing countries. The challenge is to walk 100 kilometers...

Snow-Fit ClassesWednesdays 6:15pmSports Medicine Australia recommends skiers and snowboarders participate in pre-season conditioning to improve fitness, strength and flexibility. If you are used to sitting at a desk most of the day, sustaining a semisquat position for a large part of your day on the slopes can be a shock to the system. Being underprepared...