The concept of injecting a muscle trigger point with a needle has been around since the early 1940’s. Although the needles used in dry needling Physio treatments are the same as the ones that are used in acupuncture, they are based on different principles and treatment approaches. This blog aims to answer some of the […]
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Dry Needling Certification Course
Recently 2 of our Physios Molly and Priyanka completed their Dry Needling certification course!There are many effects of Dry Needling such as improving pain control, reducing muscle tension and tightness. It alters the effects of muscles on the surrounding joints and tissues and can improve the function and results of rehabilitation. There are a lot […]
The Stages of ACL Rehabilitation
Our blog titled What Is An ACL Injury outlines what an ACL injury looks like and how it’s sustained, in this blog we take a look at the different stages of ACL rehabilitation and what’s involved. Following surgery for a damaged ACL, individuals are required to undergo a long and intensive rehabilitation protocol to ensure […]
The Core Physio VIP program!
Have you heard about our Core Physio VIP program? Our VIP program offers 10% discount to our loyal clients that have run out of their health fund for the year. This means that you’re still able to attend the practice for your visits, but you’ll also receive 10% discount when your health fund runs out. […]
What Foam Rolling Does To Your Body
Before we can understand what impact foam rolling has on the body it is important to firstly understand the body itself. Most people know what muscles are and what their function is, but if you don’t then here is a quick breakdown. Muscles are soft tissues found throughout the body that have a wide range […]
What Is An ACL Injury?
An ACL injury is one of the most common knee injuries experienced during sport or activity. It involves damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the key ligaments that stabilise the knee during motion. The ACL connects the femur in the upper leg to the tibia in the lower leg and is closely […]
How The Spiky Massage Ball Can Be Used
Spiky Massage Balls are a handy and useful self-massage tool. They can be used on different areas of your body. In this image, Senior Physio Madhav shows us how to use the Spiky Massage Ball. The Spiky Massage ball reduces muscle pain by loosening up your muscles when they become tight.They are affordable being just […]
A Day In The Life At Core Physio Morphett Vale
Core Physio & Pilates Studio Morphett Vale is a busy practice. Here is an insight into what it takes to run the practice. The Morning Routine Every morning, practice manager Monique puts up our signage outside the practice. This is so that our clients always know where to find us. After this has been done, […]