Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
<br><br>Do you or your child have difficulty making eye contact in social situations? Do you or your child get easily overwhelmed by sensations such as sound, light or smell? If you answered yes to either of the above, you may fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. While there is no “typical” presentation, there are four […]
How to cope in “Fight or Flight” mode
Do you often feel anxious and stressed?Do you tend to breathe using your chest rather than your tummy?Are you in pain?Do you feel overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these, chances are you’re spending too much time in “Fight or Flight” mode. In this quick 4-minute read, we will go through the differences […]
How To Reduce Knee Pain With Running?
Do you suffer from knee pain with running or jumping?Can climbing or descending stairs cause pain in your knee?Is your pain localised to the front of the knee or kneecap?Does kneeling cause pain in your knee? You might be suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is also known as “runner’s knee” or “jumper’s knee”. Patellofemoral […]
Physiotherapy and NDIS Care for Parkinson’s Disease
WHAT IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s is a progressive disease that affects the nervous system and gradually affects movement. Gradual onset of symptoms can include a mild hand tremor, generalised stiffness and slowing down of movement. The symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease HOW DOES PARKINSON’S OCCUR The body requires neurotransmitters to pass signals. Neurotransmitters can be thought […]
Exercises for Tennis Elbow Pain
Do you suffer from pain in the elbow? Do you feel pain when holding a cup or a mug? Does using the mouse cause pain in your elbow or does your work involve repetitive movements that cause you pain? If so, you might be suffering from tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylalgia as it is known […]
Exercises for Gamer’s Elbow
Do you spend hours at a time playing your favorite video game? Are you starting to notice that your arm and elbow are becoming sore? You may be experiencing discomfort from something called “Gamer’s Elbow”. Luckily, there are ways to treat this condition and get back to gaming in comfort! Keep reading for more information. […]
Management of Lumbar Fusion
If you’re like most people, you probably take your back for granted. Unless you experience pain, you likely don’t think much about it. But when something goes wrong – whether it’s an injury, arthritis, or another condition – that’s when you start to realize just how important your back is. If you have recently undergone […]
Inversion Ankle Injuries
Have you twisted your ankle in an awkward way, or landed on it wrong after a jump? You may have suffered from a lateral ankle ligament injury and you would know just how painful, unstable and debilitating it can be. This article will explore the treatment of inversion ankle injuries as well as their causes […]
Gamer’s Thumb
I’m sure many of you who are avid gamers have experienced some soreness or discomfort in your thumb joint after a long gaming session. For most people, this is just a minor annoyance, but for some it can be quite debilitating. Did you know that your thumb is one of the most important muscles in […]
ACL Injuries
SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY TIME FOR ACL INJURIES Have you sustained an ACL injury from pivoting movements? Do rapid changes of directions or kicking cause knee pain? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located in the knee joint and plays a big role in joint stability. The ACL’s main purpose is to prevent excessive forward […]