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Swinging Into Trouble Part 1: Bella’s Broken Bones

Join Bella from Total Physiocare as she shares the story of her unexpected injury during an Easter getaway. From a rope swing accident to a journey through recovery, follow her personal experience as a physiotherapist turned patient. Stay tuned for insights on surgery and post-op care.

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Unlock Your Golf Potential: TPI Physical Screen Explained

Enhance your golf game with a TPI Physical Screen conducted by a Total Physiocare physiotherapist. This 40-minute comprehensive assessment evaluates your physical abilities and identifies limitations that may affect your golf swing. Discover your strengths and areas for improvement with tailored feedback and a customized exercise plan. Improve your performance, prevent injuries, and optimize your golf mechanics with the TPI assessment. Book your evaluation today for better, injury-free golfing.

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Get Ahead of Recovery: The Prehab Advantage

Discover the transformative benefits of prehabilitation before surgery. Prehab involves targeted exercises to strengthen and prepare your body for an upcoming procedure, such as a total hip replacement or ACL reconstruction. By improving your condition pre-surgery, you can achieve better post-surgery outcomes, reduce complications, and speed up recovery. Learn how prehab tailored to your needs can make a significant difference. Book an assessment with our expert physios or exercise physiologists today.

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Prepare with Confidence: Total Physiocare’s ACL Pre-Op Essentials

Preparing for ACL reconstruction surgery involves physical, mental, and logistical steps to ensure the best outcome. Total Physiocare is here to help you learn essential goals and guidelines for the pre-op phase to optimize your surgery and recovery. Discover tips on joint health, muscle strength, pain management, and emotional readiness.

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The Night Wrap: Restore Your Sleep

The Night Wrap is a topical treatment designed for conditions affecting tendons. Consult with our physiotherapists to see if this solution is right for you. Learn how to apply the Night Wrap using Diclofenac gel, Hirudoid cream, and plastic wrap for sustained overnight pain relief without the side effects of oral medications.

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Rolling Resilience: Lower Back Injuries in bjj

Discover essential injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with Physiotherapist Chris Nguyen. Learn key exercises to build core and hip strength, prevent lower back pain, and enhance your BJJ performance. Visit us in Reservoir and Heidelberg!

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Unveiling the Wonders of Clinical Reformer Pilates 

Discover the transformative potential of Clinical Reformer Pilates in rehabilitation and holistic wellness. Explore the benefits, tailored approaches, and seamless integration with physiotherapy, offered by Total Physiocare across multiple locations.

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Understanding and Managing ITB Syndrome

Learn about ITB syndrome, a common cause of lateral knee pain among runners. Discover risk factors, symptoms, and physiotherapy strategies to alleviate discomfort and prevent re-injury. Empower yourself with insights to safely increase your running volume and optimize performance.

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Physiotherapy under Workcover

Learn what to do after a workplace injury, how to claim Workcover benefits, and why Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in your recovery. Get expert guidance from Total Physiocare.

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Understanding the Brachial Plexus

Learn about Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) and their role in assessing and treating brachial plexus issues. Discover how physiotherapy at Total Physiocare can help alleviate numbness and tingling in your arms through comprehensive neural assessments and effective treatment techniques.

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Arthritis Allies: Empowering Movement with Physiotherapy

Explore the complexities of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and discover how Total Physiocare offers personalized rehabilitation plans to manage symptoms and improve daily function. From conservative physiotherapy to post-operative care, our comprehensive approach aims to enhance your quality of life.

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Understanding and Managing Elbow Pain

Learn about the causes of elbow pain, from overuse injuries to trauma, and discover how Total Physiocare offers personalized rehabilitation plans to alleviate symptoms and improve function. Our comprehensive approach includes precise diagnosis, hands-on treatment, exercises, and education to help you regain mobility and strength in your elbow.

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Headache Harmony: Physiotherapy Solutions for Pain Relief

Discover how Total Physiocare offers effective treatment for headaches, including migraines and cervicogenic headaches, while also addressing balance issues to reduce the risk of falls and enhance confidence. Our personalized rehabilitation plans focus on hands-on therapy, strength training, and balance retraining to improve your overall well-being.

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Gluteal Grief: Understanding and Overcoming Tendinopathy

Discover insights into gluteal tendinopathy, an often-overlooked cause of hip pain. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis, along with effective treatment options, including physiotherapy techniques and lifestyle modifications. Empower yourself with knowledge to overcome discomfort and regain mobility.

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Thumb Troubles: Understanding De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Pain

Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, a common source of wrist and thumb pain in adults. Learn about risk factors, diagnosis techniques, and effective non-operative management strategies to alleviate discomfort and promote recovery. Empower yourself with expert insights to regain mobility and functionality.

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Hand in Hand: Physiotherapy Solutions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Learn about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a painful condition involving compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Explore symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis techniques, along with effective physiotherapy interventions for relief and rehabilitation. Empower yourself with knowledge to manage CTS and improve hand function.

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Reclaiming Strength: Postpartum Exercise for New Mothers

Discover safe and effective ways to return to exercise after giving birth. Learn about pelvic floor exercises, abdominal workouts, and gradual reintroduction to cardio and strength training. Find expert advice to support your postpartum fitness journey at Total Physiocare.

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