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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Have you ever experienced a sudden sensation of spinning or dizziness when you roll over in bed or stand up suddenly? If so, you might have encountered a condition known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). What is BPPV and what are some of its symptoms? BPPV is a common

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Diabetes and Exercise

Diabetes and Exercise Diabetes Mellitus, commonly just known as diabetes, is a condition in which the body has the inability to convert sugars (glucose) in the blood into energy. Having high levels of glucose in the blood affects the function of the pancreas, which is responsible for creating and releasing

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10 Exercises to do on the Plane to Avoid DVT

Winter is here and that means it’s time to hop on that plane and chase that sunshine! Often though, this involves a long haul flight and many hours sitting down. The limited leg room and inability to move around cannot only be uncomfortable, but can also lead to stiff, sore and

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Return to Exercise Post-Isolation

We are all going through extraordinary times currently with the impact that COVID-19 is having on our lives, the potential isolation periods that come with this and the interruption this causes to our lives – and exercise routines. To ensure that we exercise and challenge our bodies in a safe

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COVID-19 Statement

December 2021 Dear Motion Health clients, We are excited to confirm the Victorian Government and our governing bodies, ESSA and APA that Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology 1:1 and all group classes have resumed. In order to visit for group classes we will require you to be double vaccinated.  However, proof of

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Ankle Sprains

How common are ankle sprains? Acute ankle sprains are one of the most reported musculoskeletal injuries amongst the general population, with up to 70% of people reporting an ankle injury in their life time. Representing roughly 15% of all injuries reported, the highest rates of ankle sprains are typically reported

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September 2019 – How to Fix your Lateral Hip Pain

By Catherine MacRae I was inspired to write this blog after listening to a recent webinar by Tom Goom (www.running-physio.com) on ‘Lateral Hip Pain – 5 Mistakes that are ruining your results’ Chances are, if you are suffering with lateral hip pain (pain at the side of your hip), you

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August 2019 – Load Management for Injury Prevention

By Catherine Macrae Whether you are training for a marathon, a hiking holiday, a week at the ski slopes, or even just maintaining the ability to cope with tasks of daily living, managing load is relevant for everyone. Research highlights the need for education on modification of load in addition

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July 2019 – Acute Ankle Sprains

By Kirsty Allen Acute ankle sprains are one of the most reported musculoskeletal injuries amongst the general population, with up to 70% of people reporting an ankle injury in their life time. Representing roughly 15% of all injuries reported, the highest rates of ankle sprains are typically reported in sports

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June 2019 – Physiotherapy for cervicogenic headache

By Adrian Pranata Headache is a common problem in society and is one of the most common reasons one would seek medical help. There are myriad causes of headaches ranging from stress, hormone imbalance, balance and sight problems to serious medical conditions such as a stroke or brain tumour. However,

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May 2019 – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

By Monica Nguyen Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is muscle tenderness and stiffness that usually starts 12-24 hours after the activity. Most of the stiffness/discomfort usually occurs 24 hours after and can even last for 3 to 5 days after the activity that caused it. It is thought to be

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