Pilates: Clinical vs Regular
Pilates has maintained its popularity in the world of exercise for its ability to lengthen and strengthen all of the body’s major muscle groups, as well as improving flexibility, balance and body awareness.
X-Ray, CT, MRI? What’s the difference?
So, you’ve been sent for a scan to assist with determining a clearer diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and assessment of your injury or dysfunction – but, why have they chosen that particular scan? Following is an explanation for each type of scan that will hopefully help to clarify why a particular scan has been chosen for […]
What is DOMS?
What is DOMS? You’ve probably felt it after charging back into exercise after hibernating through Spring. DOMS or Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, as the name implies, is that lovely muscular ache that develops after exercise – usually between 24 and 48 hours after. It generally occurs after high-intensity, unaccustomed exercise, and is especially prevalent when there […]
Taping and strapping
Taping and strapping There are various strapping and supporting tapes, along with taping techniques that are commonly used by physiotherapists, for a variety of reasons. These various combinations may be used to: Relieve pain Improve joint stability Stabilize or support an injury Reduce re injury when returning to normal activity Facilitate normal movement, muscular […]
Use Pilates to ease winter stiffness
Use Pilates to ease winter stiffness As we slowly transition out of the chill of Winter, are you noticing that your body is moving with a bit more stiffness than you would like? Well, Clinical Pilates might just be the exercise to help you to ‘loosen up’. Stiffness or tightness in a muscle can have […]
The role of ultrasound in physiotherapy
The role of ultrasound in physiotherapy When most people think of ultrasound they usually imagine the type that produces images of the inside of the body, such as with monitoring the health of a developing baby in the womb. This differs to the therapeutic ultrasound that Physiotherapists have been using since the 1940s to enhance […]
Strains, sprains. Sprains, strains
Strains, sprains. Sprains, strains Is it a strain, or is it a sprain? Just like colds and flus the terms strain and sprain are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to injuries of different tissues of the body. Basically, a strain refers to the tearing of a muscle or tendon, while a sprain is […]
Pains, drains and automobiles
Pains, drains and automobiles Commuting long distances is a common occurrence in this spread-out country that we live in. Not only is this draining on our minds and bodies, but it is also commonly associated with pain in the back, neck and shoulders, particularly for those who regularly spend long hours in the driver’s seat. […]
Business Awards Finalist Certificate
We are very excited to announce that Hoppers Physio has been selected as a Finalist for the 2018 Wyndham Business Awards Professional Services Medium section. Pictures of our Practice Manager Kathy, being presented with the Finalist Certificate by the Mayor Councillor Peter Maynard and other business awards finalists of that section. >The Award night is […]
Patellofemoral pain
Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common knee complaints of both the young active sportsperson and the elderly. Below is some great to help you better understand what you pain is all about. Relevant Anatomy The patello-femoral joint is comprised of two bones; the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone). When the knee […]