What is a mobility problem? Mobility problems can occur at whatever age or ability you are; ranging from babies to athletes and to the elderly. Mobility is the ability to move – this can be running, walking, navigating a wheelchair or walking with aids like crutches or walkers. Your mobility may have deteriorated to some […]
Wry neck Have you ever felt like your neck has ‘locked up’ and all of a sudden you can’t turn your head properly? It may have happened quite suddenly after you performed a seemingly inconsequential movement, or perhaps you woke up from a poor night’s sleep with sharp pain and an inability to look to […]
Flu season getting you down? Does it seem like everyone you know has been sick lately? Coughs and colds seem to be everywhere and the flu this year has been a nasty one. So far this year (as at the 26th of June) there have been 22,730 confirmed cases of Influenza across Victoria. This time […]
Nighttime should be a time of rest and relaxation, however, for many people, it’s the time of the day when muscles begin to cramp. These night cramps, or nocturnal cramps, may occur when muscles contract or spasm involuntarily, and as the name suggests – this generally occurs at night. This often painful and frustrating condition […]
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 […]
It’s no surprise smoothie bowls are right up there in popularity, they can be filled with so many different ingredients we love and they look sooo good, filled with their bright colours making them defiantly insta-worthy!
As the Easter holidays have just only past us, let’s take a moment to reflect on holiday breaks and exercise; as social occasions and treats become ever-so-tempting! And not having our usual routine can make it a bit harder to stick to our fitness goals.
It’s that time of year where we have heard a lot of talk about sourcing private health insurance. But are you aware of the recent changes altering private health care?
When you’re working out, you may already be aware of the importance of performing exercises correctly, to avoid experiencing any pain or injury. This is the same concept for choosing the right footwear for exercising.