We all know that being sedentary for long periods of time is not so great for our overall health and wellbeing, especially if it occurs most days of the week. It has been said that sitting for extended periods is worse than smoking. This is because your “bodily functions” also become sedentary – your circulation […]
At Hoppers Physio, located in Melbourne’s west, we believe that a person’s wellbeing is a primary concern and we’re driven to get you back into what you love doing most after experiencing events such as injuries and surgeries. Recently, our physiotherapist Jason supervised one of Werribee City Football Club’s matches and recounts an inspiring story […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pregnancy Massage Lower back, hip/pelvic pain, fatigue, headaches, swelling and general all-over body tightness are some of the most common presentations women may experience during pregnancy, and even post pregnancy too. If you are experiencing any of these during your pregnancy, then you may greatly benefit from a pregnancy massage. A pregnancy massage can help […]
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. […]
Do you need gait analysis? Have you suffered from an injury, illness or deformity that may have affected your posture and/or the way that your body moves? Do you feel like walking or running is or has become more difficult than it should be? Then you may want to consider having a gait analysis. Gait […]
Do your feet suffer after running? Your feet are complicated structures, composed of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves that are “designed” to work together as a team. However, if one team member stumbles, it can impede the functioning of the rest of the foot. With time it will also end up affecting other areas […]
Repetitive ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability Do you find that your ankles constantly give way, falling outwards, or maybe you have trouble balancing when walking on uneven surfaces? Repeated spraining of your ankle causes the connective tissues or ligaments to stretch or tear, leaving the ankle in a long-term (chronically) unstable state. This instability […]
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 […]