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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
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
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,
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
April 2019 – Lower Back Pain and Exercise
Lower Back Pain? Keep Moving By Joel Wallace Almost everyone at some point experiences back pain, and for some this might be a regular occurrence. It is very easy to fear back pain and treat it differently to how we would other pains and aches. This may be for many
March 2019 – Explaining Pain
Explaining Pain by Catherine Macrae ‘All Pain experiences are a normal response to what your brain thinks is a threat’ The construction of the pain experience in the brain relies on many sensory cues. There are danger sensors throughout the body (Nociceptors), that when excited to a critical level, pass
January 2019 Newsletter – Benefits of Exercise Physiology
Benefits of Exercise Physiology In Australia close to 60% of people do not meet physical activity guidelines. This has played a major factor in the increased rates of obesity, metabolic disease and numerous other conditions. Along with the preventative aspect of exercise, research has shown that exercise is just as
December 2018 Newsletter – Health Insurance
Changes to Pilates rebates through Private Health Insurance will take effect from 1st April 2019. These changes mean that Pilates classes taken by a Pilates Instructor will no longer be funded, as part of a reform to eliminate rebates for non evidence based natural therapies. This reform will NOT impact Motion Health
November 2018 Newsletter – Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain is usually defined as a type of pain that persists longer than 12 weeks or, beyond the healing time of a normal injury. It differs to acute pain which is usually caused by tissue damage and alerts us to an injury. Chronic pain may begin with an initial
October Newsletter – Exercise Considerations for the Pelvic floor
The pelvic floor refers to the group of muscles that run from the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis to the coccyx (tailbone) at the back of the pelvis. This group of muscles play an important role within the body. The pelvic floor is responsible for voluntary control
September Newsletter – Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome – A pain in the behind
What is GTPS Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome GTPS is common cause of hip pain affecting the outer portions of the hip, thigh, or buttock regions of the body. People experiencing GTPS commonly report painful symptoms over the posterior aspect of their hip joint or buttocks when sitting or standing for
August Newsletter – Tradie Health
A tradies’ health is their most important tool, yet Australian tradies experience some of the highest rates of injury and time off work compared to other workers. In fact, 3 in 5 serious workplace injuries involve a tradie, despite tradies making up only 30 per cent of the Australian workforce.