How To Safely Use Your Wheat Bag After noticing a few reports in the media of improper use of wheat bags and the injuries that can result we wanted to remind you of how to use your wheat bag safely. 1) Use a wheat bag that is sized appropriately for the area being treated. 2) […]
Tag: Adelaide Physio
What To Eat To Speed Up Healing
So you’ve wrecked your back, twisted your knee, or undergone surgery – you have seen your local Physio and have plans for rehab but there’s something else that is really vital to support your body in healing as quickly as possible. What You Eat & Drink. We barely even stop to think that what we […]
Archies Arch Support Thongs
Archies Arch Support Thongs were designed by a young Physiotherapist from Melbourne as an alternative to regular flat thongs. Archies Thongs provide the same amount of support that you would find in a typical orthotic, whilst looking just like ‘normal’ thongs. Superior impact cushioning and motion control helps reduce pronation and supination – common problems […]
Who Benefits From Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy Is Age Old Hydrotherapy is an age-old therapy first written about by Hippocrates in Ancient Greek times but likely used by ancient cultures for aeons before that. It is a sign of our long standing connection to the healing properties of water that hydrotherapy adelaide continues to be a vital tool in healing and […]
How Can Physiotherapy Help You With Headaches & Migraines
During October, the team from Core Physio & Pilates Studio Gawler Place set up their marquee in Rundle Mall. They were kept busy handing out vouchers and goodie bags to passers by! Senior Physio Nick also came along to let people know what Core Physio & Pilates Studio can do to help them with their […]
How To Prevent DIY Injuries
A Large % of Adult Injuries Occur In Our Homes DIY, it’s an ubiquitous term. Australians seem to be very good at it. Or at least we think we are. Many of us have the “No worries, I can do that” mindset, and many spend weekends, long weekends and holidays taking care of and improving […]
Welcome Gavin to the Christies Beach Physio practice
Gavin is a qualified Physiotherapist Adelaide, through the University of South Australia.Gavin is a valuable addition to the Christies Beach Physio practice and family. He has a strong interest in aged care and sports rehabilitation. Gavin has had previous experience in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and he has worked in an aged care home treating and making […]
Exercises Before Playing Sport
Dynamic Stretching When putting a program together that includes the 5 best exercises that you can do before playing competitive sport; here are some things that need to be taken into consideration. 1) The type of sport 2) Where it’s played 3) The position that you spend most of your time in. If you have […]
Archies Thongs @ The Gawler Place Practice
Archies Thongs Although the current weather here in Adelaide hasn’t been too flash, Summer is still just around the corner! In true Aussie fashion, the only footwear you can spot during our hot months are thongs! But what do those people who require support from a shoe wear?? Archies Thongs of course….. Daniel Johns is […]
Postural Pain In Children
Postural Related Pain Good posture is when our joints and muscles are well aligned, allowing for efficiency and reduced stress and strain on the body. Maintaining correct posture relies on muscles to be balanced in both strength and length, as well as having the endurance to work against the stress and load in day to […]