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Headaches and Neck Pain: Can Physiotherapy Help?
Do you regularly experience headaches after a long day at your desk, wake up with tension around your head or notice a dull ache that seems to start at the base of your skull? Your neck could be playing a role. Headaches are one of the most common health complaints,
Strong Bones for Life: Why Exercise Is Your Best Defence Against Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often thought of as an inevitable part of getting older — something that simply happens with age and is managed through medication, caution and avoiding activities that might cause injury. However, maintaining strong bones is much more proactive than this. Exercise plays an important role in maintaining bone
Your Pelvic Floor Is a Muscle — So Train It Like One
When most people hear the words “pelvic floor,” they may think of pregnancy, childbirth or women’s health. But the pelvic floor is relevant to everyone — women and men — across every stage of life. In fact, your pelvic floor has more in common with your glutes, abdominal muscles or
Can Artificial Intelligence Improve the Assessment of Low Back Pain?
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions and a frequent reason people seek physiotherapy treatment. It can affect people of all ages and activity levels, impacting everyday activities such as sitting, bending, lifting, walking, working and exercising. At Motion Health, our physiotherapists regularly assess and treat
What Is Causing Your Tendinopathy?
Tendinopathy is a common condition that we see and treat at Motion Health. It can affect many different tendons throughout the body, including the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon at the knee, hamstring tendons, gluteal tendons around the hip, and tendons of the shoulder and elbow. If you have recently been
GLA:D Program Coming to Motion Health This August: A Smarter Approach to Managing Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
If you are living with hip or knee osteoarthritis, you are probably been told that “wear and tear” is simply something you have to live with. Fortunately, modern research tells us a very different story. At Motion Health, we are excited to announce that from the beginning of August, we will
Dry Needling vs Hands-On Physiotherapy: Which Treatment Is Right for You?
If you are experiencing muscle tightness, persistent pain, stiffness, or recovering from an injury, you may have heard about dry needling and hands-on physiotherapy as treatment options. Both are commonly used by physiotherapists to reduce pain, improve movement, and support recovery, but they work in different ways. At Motion Health,
In-home Physiotherapy
Recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or regaining mobility after surgery can be challenging enough without the added stress of travelling to appointments. For many people, getting to a physiotherapy clinic isn’t always practical, particularly when pain, reduced mobility, illness, or transportation difficulties are involved. At Motion Health,
Lower Back Pain Treatment in Melbourne: How Physiotherapy Can Help
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare in Melbourne, affecting individuals of all ages and activity levels. Whether it develops suddenly after lifting something heavy or builds gradually from long hours at a desk, lower back pain can have a significant impact on your
The Role of Clinical Pilates in Improving Overall Health and Strength
Clinical Pilates Is physiotherapist-led exercise approach designed to improve strength, movement control, flexibility, and overall physical function. Unlike general Pilates classes, clinical Pilates is tailored to the individual following a detailed musculoskeletal assessment, making it suitable for injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, and long-term health maintenance. A key benefit of clinical
Osteoarthritis in Knees: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
If you’re experiencing joint pain, stiffness, or loss of function — especially in your hands, knees, or hips — you might be dealing with a chronic condition called osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people worldwide. What Causes Osteoarthritis? There isn’t a
Idiopathic, non-specific neck pain
Non-specific, idiopathic neck pain is a common and recurring condition characterised by pain in the neck region without a known cause, often linked to muscle strain, joint dysfunction, and nerve irritation. Poor posture, stress, lack of exercise, and age can increase the risk. Effective management includes a combination of exercise,