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How to recognise a Concussion injury
Concussions in kids is something not to be missed! Children are more susceptible to concussion than adults ‘due to the fact their brains and bodies are still growing.’ Concussion doesn’t just occur with winter sports, they can also occur in other activities such as cycling accidents and falling at the playground.
Why its not “just an ankle sprain”.
“It’s Just an ankle sprain”- hands up if you have heard that one before?
Unfortunately not! Ankle sprains that are left untreated have a 40% chance of developing chronic ankle instability within one year. This can lead to recurrent injuries and extended time off sport.
So what do we need to do to treat the simple ankle sprain and return to sport safely?…. Physio Clayton explains.
Telehealth Services
Physiotherapists can provide education, injury management, observational assessment, exercise prescription and self-management strategies via TeleHealth, so don’t be afraid to give it a go!
Tummy Time - our top tips for new parents
Tummy Time is one of baby's first exercises and the most important for their development foundations.
The key to successful tummy time throughout the day is changing it up and creating opportunity where possible, our physio’s Beck and Emma share their tips.
Torticollis
New to parenthood? Have you noticed your baby has a preference to turn or hold their head to one direction? If yes, we recommend a screen for torticollis.
Concussion Injuries - Clayton explains
Today is National Concussion Awareness Day, but how much do you know about concussion injuries? Clayton explains via video link
Treatment of jaw pain
Physiotherapists are well-positioned to treat jaw pain and temporomandibular disorders because we can address them through multiple forms of management, enabling us to adopt a holistic approach.
Assessment of the jaw - what is involved?
Before we can address your jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pains, we will first need to work out where the issue lies and what factors are contributing to it.
Preventing hamstring injury this winter sport season
With the winter sport season well underway, we have seen a spike in hamstring related injuries at our clinics the past few weeks. With such a high prevalence of the sporting population having had experienced a previous hamstring strain, how do we prevent the likelihood of doing it again or better still helping prevent one from happening in the first place?
Mask wearing: how it can affect our neck, jaw and breathing patterns
Wearing a mask is part of being a responsible citizen but it can affect our neck, jaw and breathing patterns especially if we need to wear one for a long time.
Feeling not quite right down below?
Because prolapse affects each woman differently, it is important that you have an individual assessment and diagnosis.
Recovering after C-Section Delivery
The post-partum recovery period is a precious window of time for rest and recovery.
Delivery of our babies via caesearean birth is major abdominal surgery and women need to take the time and care to recover safely and effectively.
Concussion injury - what to do in the first 48 hours.
Concussions are a serious injury and require close monitoring especially in the first 48 hours, here’s what to do:
We’re looking for our next Physiotherapist
The Physio Space is looking for our newest team member to work within our Women's Health and Musculoskeletal caseloads.
Baseline Testing for Concussion
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and the start of the winter sports season is upon us. This means contact sports are kicking off again, and these are the majority of the sports that have a higher incidence of concussions.
Our NEW Moss Vale Clinic is Now Open
We are so excited to announce that our second Physio Space Clinic is now open in Moss Vale and we invite you to come visit us!
How to best manage a cork!
We tend to see this type of injury quite often in contact sports such AFL and Rugby, though they also occur in cricket and hockey where a hard ball can strike the player. Read on to find out the best management of cork injuries and what not to do in the first 48 hours.
Supporting the Gidget Foundation and new parents
We are proud to be supporting Bun in the Oven 2020 and making a difference by fundraising for a cause that's close to our hearts.
Growing pains: Fact or Myth?
They are a commonly known phenomenon but at some points in history growing pains have been dismissed as a myth. So do they exist? Our Paediatric Physiotherapist Beck Snowden explains..
Physiotherapy and dizziness
Dizziness is a prevalent issue in our everyday life and we can all relate when someone tells us that he/she is feeling dizzy. More often than not, we put dizziness down to feeling sleep deprived or being dehydrated, and it goes away on its own. However, what happens when you have it so frequently or if it is not improving? Sounds worthwhile checking it out as there may be more to it!