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End of semester is fast approaching, which means for those of us who have exams coming up, there’s often lots of time spent sitting at a desk or in an uncomfortable study chair. This can lead to neck pain, back tension or stiffness and headaches, making the exam period much more painful than it needs […] Read More

It’s been a difficult couple of months for most people, with COVID-19 continuing to impact our personal and professional lives in many ways. While COVID restrictions and guidelines change and ease in some cases, it is imperative that we continue to maintain our high standards and precautions to stop the spread. At Move for Better […] Read More

Each foot is made up of 28 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. And to think we stand on them all day, sometimes exerting them to the repetitive stresses of 10,000 steps! The feet are important. And the way we look at them is the foundation of the body. Much […] Read More

By Dr Neralie Cain PhD, Clinical Psychologist The past 6 months has presented a number of challenges to our collective mental well-being. Social isolation has become mandatory. We no-longer shake hands or hug our friends. We need to be constantly vigilant about hand-washing and hygiene. There are no festivals, concerts, cinema visits, or birthday parties. […] Read More

Have you been struggling to lift your arm for an extended period of time? Do you feel like your shoulder is ‘frozen’? You might be experiencing ‘Frozen Shoulder’ or ‘Adhesive Capsulitis’, a common and complex problem that affects many individuals. What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder (FS) is a condition where your shoulder gradually becomes […] Read More

Low back pain is a common issue that affects up to 85% of people at some points in their lives. It is so prevalent, in fact, that it is the leading cause of disability in the world, affecting both the general and athletic population. If you have experienced low back pain before, you may have […] Read More

We wanted to pass on the good news that many private health insurers are now providing rebates for Physiotherapy telehealth consultations! Each health fund may have different eligibility conditions, so it’s important to check with your insurer to see if you can claim this service. To help you do this, we’ve put together a list […] Read More

We’re using our phones more than ever, for things like daily reminders, emails, navigation and as a ‘mobile wallet’ to make purchases. But what about using your phone to track and organise important health and fitness information? There are thousands of health and fitness apps that you could download or that are already pre-installed on […] Read More

Think you need an injection for your hip pain? We suggest you read this first… We frequently treat patients with lateral hip pain and understand the effect that pain in this region have on daily life and sleep. Lateral hip pain can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing steps or stairs, sitting, or even […] Read More

A common condition treated by podiatrists is ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail occurs when a portion of the edge of a toenail irritates, and in severe cases penetrates, the sulcus (the groove where the nail edge meets the skin). The severity of an ingrowing toenail is variable. In many cases you can manage ingrown toenails […] Read More