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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
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
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
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
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
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
October 2019 – Should we re-evaluate how we look at Posture?
By Joel Wallace We are surrounded by talk around posture. This includes how we should stand, how we should sit, how posture is the cause of our pain and the amazing new devices we should get to instantly fix it. At work we often told about the correct ergonomic set
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
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