Helpful and Practical Articles Written by Physiotas Therapists

Movember 2020

Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 by Hannah

It’s the time of year when things start to get a little bit hairy with the annual Movember Men’s Health Fundraiser. Movember is on a mission to improve the state of Men’s Health with a particular focus on the areas of suicide prevention, testicular cancer and prostate cancer. The statistics around the current state of Men’s Health are alarming; on average, Men die 6 years earlier than women and in Australia, […]

Return to Sport – Basketball

Posted on June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by Hannah

With Tasmania doing such a wonderful job in reducing the numbers of cases of Coronavirus, this means that to everyone’s delight, that gyms are reopening, the trails are accessible to campers and hikers and… BASKETBALL IS BACK! Obviously, not in its full capacity yet, however, it will be exciting for athletes of all ages to be able to […]

Return to Sport – Back in the Pool

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Hannah

As restrictions begin ease, we can look forward to getting back in the pool and returning to swim training sometime soon. When swimmers have been out of the water for so long how can we help prevent injuries? There is a little research to guide us; however, as this is such a unique scenario, with the break well over two months, a gradual […]

Return to Sport – Reducing the Risk of Injuries Post Isolation

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Hannah

Have you started a new exercise routine because of iso? Gyms have been shut, local pools are closed, local sporting clubs are closed and even the national parks have been closed. This is the reality for us here in the North West and has resulted in large changes to exercise routines. If you’ve been for a walk recently you will notice how many people have taken up walking, […]

The Fact of the Matter

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Hannah

We live in a world where we want quick fixes and the easiest way to achieve what we need. This may look like taking a pain masking medication, a blood pressure or cholesterol lowering drug, a miracle diet or the most fashionable piece of exercise equipment that will basically do it for you. The fact […]

Exercising “Right”

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Hannah

Often when we start exercising for the first time in a while, or the first time, it’s hard to know if we’re exercising right or not. Before we go any further, let’s take the negative connotations of exercise away for a moment, as well as the actual word exercise, and replace it with movement. Thinking […]

Movement is Medicine

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Hannah

Movement is Medicine Every year, Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) put together an “Exercise Right” week, and this year we think they have it spot on; Movement is Medicine. The importance of a healthy, active and fulfilling lifestyle has become evident now more than ever. With the world changing as it has recently, we […]

Working From Home: Am I Set Up Right?

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Hannah

Working from Home Is My Workstation Appropriate? COVID–19 has forced many people to stay home and not to attend their workplace. But for those who can, work must go on. Luckily with the advances in technology and connectivity we can continue working from the comfort of our own homes. However, it can come with some […]

What Exercises Are Best For Maintaining Bone Density & Balance?

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Hannah

With gyms and group classes closed due to the current global pandemic, the rise in home workouts has been evident. We know this is important for maintaining fitness and strength, but it is also very important for maintaining the health of our bones along with our balance capabilities. Those who have been performing a bone […]

Telehealth – What Is It & Is It For Me?

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Hannah

Can Telehealth work for me? Amidst the pandemic of the Corona virus and ever-changing government restrictions, it is becoming more important that people socially isolate and stay at home. To continue or establish a health plan in this time can seem challenging. However, due to Telehealth you can still have regular appointments and be seen by your […]

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