Reformer Pilates is now at Ahead Physio!
What is Pilates? Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that can benefit people of all ages and fitness levels. When instructed by a physiotherapist, there are even more benefits …
Achilles Tendinopathy
What it is and how you can manage it. The Achilles tendon is found at the back of the ankle joint connecting the muscles of the lower leg to the …
Hydrotherapy
What is hydrotherapy?Hydrotherapy, or aquatic physiotherapy, are terms used to describe therapeutic exercise performed in water. The added benefit of completing exercise in water is that you can use buoyancy …
Neck pain in Office Workers
Office workers: Is it time to finally deal with ‘that pain in the neck’? For a lot of us, a large percentage of our workday is spent in front of …
Living with Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects the whole joint: including cartilage, bone, ligaments and muscles. Osteoarthritis more commonly affects the larger weight bearing joints of …
Bruxism (clenching/grinding) and your Jaw
Bruxism is the term given to any night-time tension in your jaw, resulting in clenching or grinding of your teeth during sleep. People who “brux” can end up with jaw …
The Benefits of Aerobic and Strength-based Exercise
We are all told that physical activity provides essential health benefits, however whether or not we achieve the amount of recommended physical activity is another story… In 2020 the World …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Physiotherapy or surgery?
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? A common condition seen by physiotherapists is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy, which basically means nerve injury. At the wrist …
The Best Sleeping Position for your Neck
We all know how important sleep is to our overall health and wellbeing. We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, and it’s vital for restoring us physically, mentally …
Abdominal Separation (DRAM) in Pregnancy
Divarication of Rectus Abdominis muscles (also known as “rectus diastasis” or DRAM) Although pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it can be a confusing time for others. As women …