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 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 […]
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 […]
NOW HIRING! Our busy Physiotherapy practice in Hoppers Crossing requires an experienced Receptionist who can work in a team environment but also independently. Our ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be able to manage and multitask telephone calls in […]