Do you have pain under the sole of your foot that is worst in the morning or after getting up from a period of rest? You may have ‘Plantar Fasciitis’ (more correctly diagnosed as Plantar Fasciopathy). This condition is notorious for having a long recovery...
The Australian Government removed Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) items from the Medicare Benefits Schedule in 2005 and replaced them with Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items. The terminology Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan never took off and people still refer to their ‘Care Plans’ as EPC Plans. For...
Although Brad has left us, he continues to contribute to our knowledge by providing this week’s blog Should I see my GP or Physio First? Did you know that physiotherapists are first contact practitioners? That means that you don’t need a referral to see a physiotherapist. But...
There are varied opinions about the reported incidence of neck pain in the population, but a leading research team in Melbourne (Hoy et al., 2010) have established an average prevalence of neck pain of 25%. Higher rates of neck pain are reported by office workers, particularly...
Many people entering their 40's and 50's believe that their knee pain is the result of 'wear and tear' - and often assume it must indicate the early stages of osteoarthritis. Sadly, many also believe that nothing can be done to alleviate their symptoms,...
Low back pain will affect 80% of people at some point in their lives, and at any given time 1/4 people will be experiencing low back pain. While these might seem like sobering figures, the reality is that back pain is normal. Yes, it is often...
About a week ago, whilst The Physio Fit team were having a great time at a Trivia Fundraiser Night in Pottsville, Frauke was in Grafton at a tendon conference. She spent the weekend with two physio gurus from Melbourne, updating her knowledge on tendons. Here is...
Have you ever had an X-Ray, CT Scan, or MRI and tried to read the report that accompanies it? It’s not a fun read – full of technical jargon and overwhelming language – they tend to feel like a science textbook. But if you did persevere, you...
If you've been to one of our mat-based group physio classes this week, you would have enjoyed (or endured!) a glute-centred workout. Our glutes (or buttock muscles) are incredibly important as they stabilise our hips and play an important role in stabilising and protecting...
Shoulder pain can severely restrict daily activities, including work, sport, and household chores. For those suffering with shoulder pain, even simple tasks such as putting on a jumper can be difficult and painful. To understand shoulder pain, it’s important to understand the anatomical structure of the shoulder. While...
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