Working from home?
How to Establish a Great Home Work-space Set-up Stop! Before you start spending hours each day slouched on the couch with your laptop on your lap, you need to read …
What is Telehealth?
(also known as “Digital Physio” or “Online consultations”) Telehealth refers to Physiotherapy consultations performed entirely online via video link. This process includes: Assessment, Diagnosis, Education & advice about the injury …
Pain Basics PART 3: Pain and Sensitivity
Pain and Sensitivity As we pointed out in our previous blogs, for some people, their pain is (or may be) related to injured or damaged tissue. But for others, the …
Knee osteoarthritis and the GLA:D program
What is OA? OsteoArthritis (“osteo” = bone/joint, “-itis” = inflammation) is a degenerative condition whereby there is a break down of the normal lining of cartilage within a joint. This …
Dowager’s Hump
Have you ever been out in public and noticed somebody with a hump on their upper back or lower neck? Or even worse, have you noticed it on yourself and wondered …
Should I keep a Headache/Migraine Journal?
What is a headache journal? A headache journal or diary is a record you keep of when you experience a headache or migraine, usually for the purpose of identifying …
The Best Treatment for Neck Pain
What is the Best Treatment for Neck Pain? If you ask a medical professional this question, you will likely hear them suggest a medication. If you ask a physiotherapist, they …
When is the best time to stretch?
When is the best time to stretch? Some people think first thing in the morning is the best time to stretch, to loosen up ready for the day ahead. Other …
3 exercises we should ALL be doing… (Office workers, this is for you!)
In a world where we all seem to be spending more time sitting in front of computers, poor posture over a period of time can contribute to neck, shoulder and …
8 Jobs that are tough on your Neck
We have created a list of the top 8 occupations that result in excessive neck strain. This list has been compiled based on our experience as therapists and the types …