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HOW FASCIA-NATING! REDUCE PAIN AND TIGHTNESS WITH MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Myofascial release aims to reduce tightness and restore normal movement by applying sustained, gentle pressure to release tension, improve blood flow, and encourage healing.
EMPOWERING PERFORMANCE & REHABILITATION WITH VALD TECHNOLOGY
VALD technology is a collection of advanced assessment tools that provide real-time, objective data to guide your treatment and improve physical performance.
COMMON FRACTURES OF THE ANKLE AND FOOT
Ankle fractures, or broken ankles, are common and occur when one or more of the bones in the ankle joint are broken. These bones are the tibia (shin bone), fibula (outer ankle bone) and talus.
MAXIMISING YOUR RECOVERY: THE POWER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY
Pre-surgery physiotherapy strengthens muscles, reduces complications and shortens recovery time. Backed by research, our personalised physiotherapy plans help you heal better and regain function faster.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PHYSIO
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a physio or what goes on behind the scenes at Shellharbour Physio? I'm here to give some insight into the day of a physio.
NEW AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS FOR ARTHRITIC KNEES MEAN YOU PROBABLY WON’T BE GOING UNDER THE KNIFE
In August 2024, the Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard was revised meaning you probably won’t be going under the knife.
RISKY BUSINESS
Risky play is exciting and thrilling play that involve the potential risk of injury. Here's how and why us as parents can relax our thoughts on these “risky” behaviours.
PARIS OLYMPICS 2024
Join me as I share my firsthand experiences from the Paris Olympics. From the initial overwhelming moments in the village to the excitement of race day.
STUDY SORES – WHY POSTURE IS IMPORTANT WHEN WE STUDY
Once upon a time in history, chronic neck pain, back pain, obesity, and arthritis were all put down to people spending too many years sitting with shoulders hunched, looking at keyboards, numbers on papers and more recently down at phones and tablets. The good news is this isn’t all true.
ISOMETRIC EXERCISES & BENEFITS
Isometric exercises are widely considered as a safe, simple, and a time efficient form of exercise that has the ability to improve strength, reduce injury, and even lower blood pressure.
THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT
Part of training to be a Physiotherapist includes the use of therapeutic equipment such as ultrasound, traction and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).
MY INJURY JOURNEY
Even Physiotherapists can have tough injuries. Read about Kyle’s rare hip injury, post-surgery recovery & rehabilitation journey including Hydrotherapy.
WHERE HAVE THE SPORTY KIDS GONE?
Since the COVID lockdowns in 2020/2021, there has been a downturn in children between 3 – 14 undertaking individual and team sports across the country.
ADVANCES IN PHYSICAL TESTING: VALD & BLAZEPODS
We provide clients with real time feedback and prescribe individualised programs using VALD ForceDecks & DynaMo as well as the very fun Blazepod reflex training system.
GRIP STRENGTH: BENEFITS, TYPES & EXERCISES
Avoid long-term issues, reach sports goals and maintain a high quality of life by strengthening your grip! Most people only need to strengthen a few types.
THE BENEFITS OF WALKING
The consensus is that we benefit from more daily steps, but what's so great about walking and how can such a simple activity improve our overall health?
SPRAIN PAIN: HOW TO DEAL WITH AN ANKLE SPRAIN
Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries caused by the ankle moving outside it's normal range of motion and stretching or tearing the ligaments.
HYDROTHERAPY: BENEFITS & TREATMENT
Hydrotherapy is an effective, safe and low-impact exercise therapy that can help to improve strength and mobility for people of all ages.
