Neck pain and headaches are common ailments that affect millions of people worldwide. They are also the most frequent conditions we treat at PhysioCentral. Mobility is the first crucial phase in a comprehensive approach to recovery, followed by Flexibility, and finally, Strength. In this guide, we’ll explore the Mobility Phase and why starting by getting […]
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Neck stiffness, pain, and headaches are some of the most common ailments people experience today. So common, in fact, that many people have come to accept them as just another part of daily life. But what if they don’t have to be? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through why these issues occur and
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Jasmine Watson. Senior Physiotherapist. PhysioCentral. Miranda. Sutherland Shire Mastitis is a condition that many breastfeeding women face, bringing discomfort and sometimes leading to more serious issues if not treated promptly. In Australia, up to 20% of breastfeeding women experience mastitis within the first six months after giving birth1. Early treatment is essential to ease your
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When recovering from soft tissue injuries, the timing of physiotherapy treatment is critical at every stage. Each phase of the healing process—Inflammatory, Proliferative, and Remodelling—requires specific interventions to promote optimal recovery while avoiding setbacks such as stiffness, excessive scar tissue formation, or re-injury. Tightening sensations experienced during recovery serve as signals to guide when and
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Recovery from soft tissue injuries is a complex process, involving distinct phases of healing, each marked by specific biological and physical changes in the body. Throughout this recovery, many people experience a common sensation of tightening around the injured area. This tightening occurs at various stages of the healing process and serves as a critical
Keep Your Runs Pain-Free and Enjoyable. Running is a fantastic way to boost your fitness and clear your mind. You change into your running gear, do a few stretches that make you look like a seasoned athlete, and step out the front door. Aiming for a 5 km run? It’ll only take you about 30
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Our Dietitian, Maddi Parsons has recently seen a growing number of women seeking dietary assistance to help them overcome low iron levels, and in more extreme cases – Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA). Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, low energy, and even light headedness and episodes of dizziness. Low iron levels also impede your ability to
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Updated 4 October 2022 Overstriding while running is the most common cause of running injuries. Here’s some advice on how to eliminate it by measuring and improving your own running cadence. Without a doubt, the most common flaw in running technique we see, is overstriding. The best way to identify an ‘Overstrider’ is by looking
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Friday 3 June 2022 Maddi Parsons, Dietitian The age old question that everyone seems to have an answer to… what is the best diet to lose weight? Whether it’s keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, caveman or whatever the trending fad diet is currently, they all have one thing in common: they claim they are the answer
I’m a Dietitian, and this is the best way to lose weight. Read More »
Monday 17 January 2022 Once an injury occurs, most people generally know what to do, and have heard of R.I.C.E. (Rest. Ice. Compression, and Elevation). Rest from any aggravating activities, put an Ice Pack on the injured area, whack a compressive bandage on it, (to minimise swelling), and lay on the lounge with the injured
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