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Part 1 of this blog gives an overview of Medicare in the context of Physiotherapy conditions and how you may be able to use it for Physiotherapy.
In Part 2 of this blog, Jess talks about how concussion SHOULD be managed and strategies for recovering from post-concussion symptoms if they arise.
Jess talks about her personal experience with concussion and the effects it had on her life. As well as how it was poorly treated initially. She hopes to bring more awareness to this dangerous injury.
In sport the middle of preseason is often when loads are high, the fatigue is starting to set in and niggles are raising their heads. Unfortunately, pre-season niggles can escalate to in-season injuries if they are not managed appropriately.
The 3 phases of injury management in sport are: Early identification = early management = reduced injury risk.
Some words from our Physio Jess on her personal experience with disability, Physiotherapy and the NDIS.
How to tell the difference between DOMS (post exercise soreness) vs Injury, and what to do about both.
When you've had a sudden acute injury, like a knock, strain or sprain, we now use the acronyms PEACE and LOVE which replaces the previously used RICE to manage it.
Personal trainers and coaches are in a unique position where they can screen the general population and the athletes they work with for issues that they may otherwise not feel comfortable bringing up, or not even know that there are solutions to in the first place.
What you can do in the first day or two of acute back pain or “when you’ve done your back”.
Ankle sprains or "rolled ankles" can happen when your joint is accidentally bent too far and the ligaments which hold the bones together are stretched or torn.
The first aid we normally recommend for acute sprains is the POLICE principal, rather than the previously used "RICE".
Pain in the neck can often be related to a lack of strength and mobility in the upper back (thoracic spine).
The best way to build strong and healthy bones, that are resilient to stress injuries later in life, is by exposing them to varied loads which encourages them to adapt and become stronger.
Overstriding can slow you down and make running feel heavy and painful. If this is something you do try these 3 tips to improve your technique.
Why it’s ok for your knees to go over your toes and for your feet to be wider than your hips when you squat.
Why orthotics and excessive arch support shouldn’t be forever, and how you can train yourself out of them.
Your QL (quadratus lumborum), obliques and hip flexors are often tricky to find a good stretch for, these are our go to!
Strength training is not just for men, on the contrary it is one of the most important things you should be doing as an older woman.