Tips & advice
Welcome to our blog.
We aim to post regular tips and advice. If there is anything you would like to see here, or have any questions, please do contact us.
Farewell to Joan Bonaddio
Farewell and thank you to our incredible “work mum” and Practice Manager of 20 years. We’re so grateful for your dedication, support, wisdom, and for always keeping everything (and everyone!) on track. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, and...
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Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Muscle energy techniques are osteopathic techniques used by physiotherapists to assess and correct asymmetry and dysfunction in the body. This asymmetry and dysfunction may be the response to acute trauma (such as a muscle tear) or may be related to...
Read moreLumbar stabilisation
One of the most common complaints that bring people to the physiotherapy clinic is low back pain or pain in the lumbar region. In some people, it may be a sudden onset after lifting or bending, or it may be...
Read moreJoint mobilisation
Joint mobilisation is a "hands-on" physiotherapy technique commonly used in a clinical setting to improve the range of movement of a joint to lessen stiffness and pain. The technique involves small movements performed by the physiotherapist in an oscillating manner...
Read moreHydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is physiotherapy prescribed exercise which is performed in a pool that is therapeutically heated to 34 degrees Celsius. The heat of the water increases blood flow which warms the muscles and joints providing relaxation and pain relief. Hydrotherapy is...
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