Radial Shockwave Therapy - Can it help my pain?
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic pulses to treat certain musculoskeletal disorders. It is a well-studied and commonly used treatment modality for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions around the world. rESWT is used successfully for:
Plantar fasciopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), greater trochanteric pain syndrome, etc.
Calcaneal tendinopathies & enthesopathies, fasciopathies, muscular pathologies, trigger points and spastic tissues.
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Exercise and Bone Health
While most people are aware of the benefits of strengthening their muscles for overall health and longevity, very few take into account the importance of also focusing on strength exercises for bone health. As just as muscles respond to differing stimuli and load, our bones too are the same!
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Exercise and goal setting - doing it the SMART way.
Goals can be a powerful, yet simple tool to help keep you committed and on track when it comes to exercise or physical activity. We’ve all set them at some stage in our life, whether it’s to run a marathon, be able to get up and down from the floor with greater ease or loose a few kilos. And usually these goals get completed to varying degrees of success. However the difference between those who generally succeed and those who don’t is the type of goals your setting.
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Falls Prevention: why it matters
“I’m a little unsteady on my feet, but that’s just due to old age”. You may have heard this said before from a parent, grandparent or colleague at work, you may have even been guilty of saying this yourself! In Australia, it’s been found that falls account for the highest percentage of injury related hospitalisations and deaths each year (AIHW, 2023). What is even more startling is the majority of these occur within the home, with over half of these being on a single level surface. And while those 65yrs and older are statistically at a higher risk, balance is something we need to be proactive in addressing at any age. The components that contribute to a comprehensive falls prevention program are also something we shouldn’t wait until we get older to address but rather focus on implementing throughout the lifespan.
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Returning to running after having a baby: how & when
Over the years we’ve seen many women race back into running without much thought or preparation. Just like after having a break from any sport or activity, returning with a gradual plan and sufficient strength and control to perform the activity is important for decreasing your injury risk. In this blog, we will discuss the evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for postpartum women returning to running.
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Pelvic Health @ EO: Incontinence
Incontinence is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is defined as the involuntary loss of urine or faeces, which can be both embarrassing and debilitating. Incontinence can impact an individual's quality of life, social interactions, and self-esteem. There are different types of incontinence, and it can be caused by various factors. In this blog, we will discuss the different types of incontinence, causes and contributing factors of incontinence, treatment options, and the role of physiotherapy in managing incontinence.
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EO Newborn Series - What's all the fuss about hips?
The hip is a “ball and socket” type of joint. At birth, all babies are screened for hip dysplasia, a condition where the ball and socket don’t fit together in the “normal” position. By nature and name, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) means that it can gradually develop and this is why we often continue to assess your baby’s hips in the clinic as they grow.
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What is osteopathy?
Osteopaths are highly qualified allied health professionals who offer patient-centred approaches to healthcare We understand the important link between the structure of the body and the way it works, or as we like to say, the way it functions. And no, Osteopathy doesn’t just involve the bones! We look at how your skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as one system and how they support your body and enable you to live the life you want to live and do the things you want to do.
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NEAT -the importance of both structured and incidental exercise in your day.
We all know that daily structured exercise is good for our overall health. However did you know that the general movement that we complete on a day to day basis (or lack thereof), also plays a role in contributing to our overall health and wellbeing. NEAT stands for “non-exercise activity thermogenesis” and is the term used to refer to the energy we use daily for all activities outside of those required for survival such as eating and sleeping, along with energy expended as a result of planned and purposeful exercise.
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Post Partum Exercise: Doing it for all the RIGHT reasons.
Whether you’ve had a child or not, chances are you have heard the term “bouncing back” when referring to a new mothers body. While it may seem harmless, these words can bring with them a lot of pressures during what an already be an emotional and challenging time.
And while exercise is important during the post partum period, there are so many benefits from a functional and emotional perspective that significantly outweigh focusing on physique or body composition.
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Long covid. How can an EP help?
Covid affects everyone differently in relation to both the type and severity of symptoms, The timeframes among individuals when it comes to achieving full recovery is an aspect that is also varies among individuals. Exercise Physiologists are health professionals trained in the use of exercise to assist with reducing the symptoms of long covid and getting you back to the things your love.
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Tradies health month - How we can help you stay on the tools.
Tradies Health Month aims to highlight the importance of tradies looking after their overall health and wellbeing. Common injuries we see in clinic vary across differing trade professions and include: lower back pain, overuse injuries (including tennis/golfers elbow), muscle strains, rotator cuff injuries, neck issues and knee pain.
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Exercise considerations throughout the lifespan - a women's perspective.
There is no denying exercise throughout the lifespan is important for people of all genders. This Women’s Health Week we are going to look more specifically at the numerous changes that occur in the female body across their lifespan and how exercise can help us continue to thrive during these transitions.
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Call the POLICE! The latest guidance on what to do after an acute injury
While in the ideal world we’d all survive the season without any acute injuries, this unfortunately is not always the case. Over the years the guidance on how to treat acute injuries has gone through various phases despite a lack of high quality evidence. From RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), to RICER (rest, ice, compression, elevation, rehab), to PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation) and recently a new acronym has been proposed: POLICE (Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
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Growing Pains in Kids - what are they & when to be concerned
Anything that keeps kids up at night can be stressful for parents! “Growing Pains” is a term used to refer to a common complaint in children that has had various theories of explanation over the years (but is in fact a real thing!). Current research theories for Growing Pains (GP) include a variant of a non-inflammatory pain syndrome, or a local overuse syndrome. When a child complains of pain, the important thing is to rule out serious pathology and ideally, to get a clear diagnosis. In the case of pain that may seem like Growing Pains, your clinician will be aiming to differentiate between GP and other growth related complaints.
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