Choosing the right physiotherapist for your condition or injury can feel like trying to find a needle in a complicated haystack of qualifications and professional titles. With thousands of Google physiotherapists at your fingertips how do you know if the Lane Cove physio you choose...
As a general rule employment is great for health and wellbeing. Studies have consistently demonstrated that people with stable employment live longer, have more positive mental and physical health outcomes and use health services less than those who are unemployed. [1] Research conducted by the...
How a musculoskeletal physio can help with upper back pain. Pain in the upper back or between the shoulder blades, also known as pain in the thoracic spine region, is the slightly less common ugly cousin of lower back pain. Pain in the upper back can...
Like hydrotherapy and other forms of physical therapy, the use of massage therapy dates back thousands of years to Egypt, Greece and Japan.[1] Massage therapy is essentially the manual manipulation of the soft body tissues including muscles, tendons and ligaments with the goal of enhancing...
In the 1920’s, when Joseph Pilates first created his new method of physical training he named it ‘Contrology’ due to the immense focus on control of the body and mind. Pilates was developed over the course of many years, with a combination of anatomy training, acrobatics, Yoga principles, and...
Last week we looked at the History of Hydrotherapy, how it affects the human body and the positive ways aquatic therapy can benefit recovery. This week we will be looking at the specific conditions where hydrotherapy can be used to help treat and reduce pain...
NEW MUMS-AND-BUBS HYDROTHERAPY CLASS COMING TO LANE COVE PHYSIO Lane Cove Physio is offering a variety of exercise options for pregnant women and new mothers wanting to maintain their fitness and strength during this special time. Antenatal Classes Want to sleep better and keep fit during pregnancy? Our antenatal...
Have you ever wondered exactly what goes on in a hydrotherapy centre? Despite being practiced by physicians since around the 5th Century, many people are still unaware of exactly what Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic Therapy entails and the benefits it can have on a variety of...
With summer around the corner, Lane Cove Physio is offering a 30 minute Metabolic Health Check with our Exercise Physiologist Emma. This will be the first step to feeling healthier, fitter, stronger and ready to tackle 2019! Our health checks are conducted by our university qualified...
Are you a keen swimmer? Do you experience shoulder or any joint/muscle pain whilst swimming? Are you a competitive swimmer and looking for a way to improve your times? Monique Bain, elite swimmer and physio at Lane Cove is offering a BULK BILLED initial screening (i.e. no out...