Shellharbour physiotherapy
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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.
THE EYES HAVE IT: INFRARED VIDEO GOGGLES & VERTIGO
Infrared video eye movement recording systems can be used simply and seamlessly in the clinical setting, to enhance and better identify vestibular conditions.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION SOLUTIONS
If we haven’t exercised in a while and do intense exercise we are more likely to get injured. How do we avoid injury and stick to our New Year's resolution?
CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES
A Cervicogenic Headache is a pain in the head referred from the neck, joint, disc or soft tissue. Symptoms can present as a migraine, tension or cluster headache.
2022 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2 MAJORS IN 2 WEEKS
The choice was made to target both the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon as well as the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
THE INJURY CYCLE
When injured, it’s common to stop doing regular tasks, losing fitness and making it harder to do regular activities such as walking or doing laundry.
TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS: WHAT IS TOE WALKING AND WHEN SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT IT?
Toe walking is a pattern of movement where someone is unable, or avoids, walking in a heel-toe walking pattern.
SHIN SPLINTS
Have you ever experienced pain along your shins after running or increasing your activity levels? This may have been what is known as shin splints.
RETURNING TO EXERCISE & SPORT POST COVID INFECTION
Once infected with COVID-19 what is being recommended for a safe return to sport and exercise?
THE COVID OLYMPICS: TOKYO 2020
When the Tokyo Olympic Games were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic we were unsure if we would ever make it to the start line in Japan.
YOU ARE NOT YOUR SCAN
Scans report on any abnormalities and are used by physiotherapists to make informed decisions about treatment. However, pain may not be accurately reflected in a scan.
MY NEW LEFT HIP IS TWO AND A HALF WEEKS OLD
Hip replacement is a commonly performed major operation which can provide good outcomes. Here's what I've been doing 2.5 weeks after surgery.
