Rolled Your Ankle? What the First Week Should Look Like
Most people roll an ankle, hop around for a minute, and decide it is probably fine. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it turns into months of twinges, a wobbly feeling on…
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Falls Prevention: Why Being Careful Is Not Enough
After a stumble, most people adopt the same strategy without ever deciding to. They become careful. They take the stairs more slowly, stop using the step ladder, hold the rail…
Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain: What the Labels Actually Mean
Shoulder pain generates more confusing diagnostic labels than almost any other area of the body. People arrive having been told they have impingement, or bursitis, or a tear- sometimes all…
Home Visit Physiotherapy: Who Benefits and How It Works
There is a common assumption that a home visit is clinic physiotherapy with the inconvenience removed. Same assessment, same treatment, delivered on your couch instead of a treatment table, for…
Telehealth Physiotherapy: What It Handles Well and What It Does Not
Telehealth physiotherapy carries a reputation problem. A lot of people first encountered it during lockdowns, decided it was a stopgap, and filed it away as the version you accept when…
Do You Need a GP Referral to See a Physio in Victoria?
The short answer is no. You can book a physiotherapy appointment in Victoria today, without speaking to a doctor first, and be assessed and treated the same way as anyone…
What Actually Happens at Your First Physiotherapy Appointment
Plenty of people put off booking a physiotherapy appointment for reasons that have nothing to do with their symptoms. They are not sure whether their problem counts as bad enough.…
The GLA:D Program for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: What It Actually Involves
By Ramneet Shergill, Senior Physiotherapist, I Motion Physiotherapy Ringwood East. If you have been told you have osteoarthritis in your knee or hip, there is a reasonable chance the conversation…
Is Hydrotherapy Safe For Everyone?
If you’re thinking of taking hydrotherapy sessions, knowing its benefits and risks is crucial. Even though hydrotherapy is one of the most effective and safest healing treatments, it should be…
Why Is Water-Based Exercise Easier On Your Joints?
Water-based exercises are highly effective for joints. They reduce swelling, inflammation, improve mobility and help people who have sore knees, hips, backs or ankles. This makes it a life-saver for…
TMJ Headaches: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments That Actually Work
According to a recent report by the Australian Dental Association, around 70% of Australians experience at least one symptom of TMJ disorder in their lifetime. And 67% of them experience…
Benefits Of Hydrotherapy For Pain Relief
Living with chronic pain is a hell of a challenge. It affects our daily lives, takes joy from our souls, and leaves us feeling helpless. However, with a new emerging…