Physiotherapists are required by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia to continually upgrade their professional knowledge and skills to ensure the contribution they make to healthcare is of the highest standard. To encourage members to participate in appropriate professional development activities, the APA has maintained a system of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) since 1999, which […]
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Sleepezy Pillows
Sleepezy pillows are an adjustable pillow which feature separate chambers for the filling, separated by sealed inner walls, ensuring that the pillow retains its shape, supports the neck and cradles the head. The contour of the pillows provides anatomically correct support for your head and neck which improves your sleeping postures and can reduce […]
Backpack posture
Overweight backpacks can lead to potential back pain as children transport textbooks, laptops, sports clothes and papers back and forth between school and home. Poor posture, stress from sports and activities, prolonged inactivity while studying at school – along with these factors a heavy backpack can contribute to muscles soreness, shoulder and neck pain, […]
Do you need orthotics?
Orthotics are custom made insert for your footwear which can assist in the optimal alignment of you feet, ankles, knees, hips and spine. Custom made orthotics can reduce the stress on the body by maintaining correct foot positioning throughout your stages of walking known as the gait cycle. Patients that have biomechanical abnormalities who […]
Healthy habits for healthy backs
Back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by a Physiotherapist. In order to maintain a healthy back, you can use the following tips: 1. Practice curve reversal frequently in daily activities 2. Maintain Good Spinal Mobility Stretch the stiff movement(s) 5 x per day, 10 x each to regain a good […]
Travel aids
With the holiday season fast approaching, may people start planning and booking their well deserved escapes from their daily busy lives. If you are currently carrying an injury or suffer pain on a daily basis, it is important to think about ways that allow you to travel more comfortably. No matter your size or […]
Pelvic Floor Problems
The pelvic floor muscles are one of the most important sets of muscles for a woman to keep strong at all times in her life. Keeping these muscles tuned up helps prevent problems which many women accept as a normal part of being a woman or mother. What are the pelvic floor muscles? The […]
Growing Pains
Growing pains are very common in children and do not seem to have any specific physical cause. They are pains that cause ache and cramping in the muscles in the limbs (most commonly the legs). Generally pains are felt in the fronts of the thighs, in the calves (back of the legs) or behind […]
How to lift Correctly
Lifting is one of those day to day activities that we all have to do, but you can increase your risk of injury greatly if you don’t use proper form and technique. When you lift and bend forward with your spine you put pressure on the discs and soft tissues that hold your […]
Arthritis Medication Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Pain, stiffness and inflammation are hallmarks of arthritis, which is not a single disease but a range of 150 or more separate conditions. The most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The most commonly prescribed medication for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is a group of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Paracetamol is frequently […]