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Prebirth acupuncture specifies a course of treatments given in the final weeks of pregnancy to prepare women for childbirth. Studies have shown that the mean duration of labour was reduced by approximately 1.5 hours for women whom received acupuncture, compared to...

Every profession has a unique perspective of life that can only be achieved from years of experience in that area. Here are three things that experience has taught your Physio: 1. Problems that seem to arise for “no reason” are usually a result of disuse or lack of...

Over 65? Osteoporotic? Pilates is the way forwards for you.... In Australia, individuals over the age of 65 have shown to suffer a high prevalence of osteoporosis, which is loss of bone mineralization (1). Osteoporosis can have a major effect on one's quality of life...

Most people experience joint pain at some point in their lives, and many will assume that their joint pain is arthritis-related, especially as they get older. But what is arthritis? How do medical professionals determine if the condition of “joint pain” is truly...

For many of us, a typical day can involve hours of sitting in front of a desk. When you have a seemingly never-ending list of tasks to complete, your long-term health can be the last thing on your mind. However, we know that prolonged sitting, especially in a poorly...

How to Stretch Properly? While there are many benefits to be gained from effective stretching, employing an improper technique can actually result in injury. Here are some tips and guidelines for you to follow when stretching: Warm up first with an activity such as...

Between adjacent vertebrae sit flexible discs that provide movement and shock absorption in the spine. In the thoracic region these are completely fibrous while the discs in the lower back and neck are filled with a jelly like substance and surrounded by protective,...

WHAT IS A HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN? The ankle consists of three bones, the tibia, fibula and talus, all held together by thick fibrous ligaments. At the bottom of the leg they form a mortise or hinge joint with the foot. The bottom parts of the tibia and fibula join together...

For someone suffering from pain, to be told “It’s all in your head” can be a frustrating experience. What many people don’t understand is that pain is a complex process and the mind plays a role in the perception of pain for everyone. All pain, no matter the cause,...