What is Clinical Pilates? It is based on the original Pilates method which was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It is a form of exercise that focuses on correct posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. The advantage is that you work on muscle control rather than strength, with the exercises working […]
Louise represented in the hurling team in the world championship in Dublin this year gives us her insight about concussion. A hot topic at present in the media/ world front as more and more concussions especially in playing sport are coming to the fore and evidence & management/ views are changing to not take this matter […]
What is a Tendon and Tendinopathy? A tendon is a strong band of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to the bone. The role of a tendon is to transmit force between the muscle and bone and act a shock absorber especially in the lower limb. Pathology or injury to a tendon is referred to […]
In a Spin?? Dizziness is an ‘unsettling’ condition that can affect 2.4% of the population. Vertigo is one type of dizziness and although it can be caused by many factors the cause if often unknown. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) typically occurs between the ages of 50 – 70 with 10% of the population who […]
Total Physiocare are pleased to have a new affiliation with Klint Intensive Neuro Therapy. Klint provides neuro Physiotherapy and will be operating out of our Heidelberg Practice. Read about Klint below or visit their website on www.klintneuro.com.au
What is an ACL? The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, commonly known as the ACL, is an important ligament of the knee. Along with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) the ACL forms a cross (cruciate) between the shin bone (tibia) and to the thigh bone (femur). Together these ligaments provide stability of the knee joint, with […]
Kinesio tape is a rehabilitative tape that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing both support and stability to muscles and joints. Due to the elastic properties, kinesio tape does not restrict the body’s range of motion and aims to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinic setting. […]
Hydrotherapy involves therapeutic exercise in warm water to treat different health conditions and is conducted by a qualified health professional.The pool is heated to around 35 degrees Celsius to promote relaxation and pain relief, whilst the hydrostatic pressure assists in promoting circulation. Exercising in water has all the same additional benefits of exercising on land, […]
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition which frequently affects adolescents and young adults. It is characterised by a gradual onset of vague pain at the front the knee (anterior knee pain), routinely under or around the knee cap. Pain is usually aggravated by activities such as climbing stairs, squatting, running, cycling or sitting […]
Should I use ICE or HEAT following an injury? This is a question I often get asked from patients in the clinic. It seems there is a lot of confusion and possible misinformation out there about this very question. In order to answer this question correctly we need to know a bit more information about […]