Jump Out Of Bed Winter….. Below freezing overnight temperatures, dark foggy mornings and drizzly grey days. The temptation to roll over and turn off that alarm in the morning rather than putting on your workout gear is tough. But with some simple preparation and education we can help make it considerably easier, then come the […]
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Reducing Injury Risk When Returning To The Gym
Come June the 1st, there will be a rush back to the gym to burn off those isolation snacks. With the cold and wet weather setting in, plenty of people will be welcoming the opportunity to exercise indoors again. Regaining your previous levels of fitness (both strength and endurance) will take time and consistency. Here […]
We’d like to welcome Bree to the Burnside Physio practice’s family!
Bree started working at the Burnside Physio practice on the 7th of January this year, she’s originally from Broken Hill and loves city life! Her passion is the great outdoors, you’ll find Bree hiking or spending time at the beach with friends. Bree’s Physio areas of special interest areas are sports and general injuries. To […]
The Burnside Physio practice is taking part in Quench!
The Burnside Physio practice has teamed up with Just Bache, Red Cross, Goodlife Health Clubs and the Burnside Council to raise money for bushfire victims. We’re selling tickets and helping to run ‘Quench Australia’ a fundraising event. All money raised on the night is going to be donated to the Red Cross, providing some relief […]
PEACE & LOVE: A new approach for treating acute soft tissue injuries
At the Burnside Physio practice, many of us have been using the RICE, PRICE or POLICE approach for the management of acute soft tissue injuries. Taking into account recent research developments, two Canadian Physiotherapists, have proposed a new approach to the way we manage these injuries, including a guide to rehab after the first 3 […]
Have You Heard About Dry Needling at Our Burnside Physiotherapy Practice?
Dry Needling is a good way to relax the muscles, we insert fine, solid filament needles into your sore muscle (trigger points) which are gently manipulated. This may produce a slightly painful “twitch response” in the muscle, however, this releases the muscle pain & tension that you may be experiencing at the time. Dry Needling […]
Handy hints for travelling with kids!
If you’re heading off on a holiday, we have some tips to help your kids avoid neck, arm, or shoulder pain when travelling long distances in your car. So that they arrive at their destination rested and pain-free! There is always the temptation to pack more than we actually need, pack lightly! Make sure that […]