I’ve been referred by my GP… What’s next? The answer is simple, Whether you have been suffering from a chronic condition for years, or even if it’s something that’s happened recently, getting treatment from an allied health practitioner is an exciting step. One of the most common questions we get asked is: “I’ve been referred by

Balance Balance training is an often-overlooked but essential part of any rehabilitation or fitness program and it becomes even more important as we age. We tend to take our balance for granted when we are younger, but as we age our ability to balance effectively deteriorates, and tasks that were once easy to perform can

Rotator Cuff Injuries Anatomy: The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles. These include the supraspinatus M, infraspinatus M, subscapularis M and the teres minor M. In addition, there are synergistic muscles that also assist in movements of the shoulder such as the latissimus dorsi muscle and the deltoid muscle. Biomechanics: The shoulder joint

Why it’s Important to learn Muscle activation before jumping into strength training! The team here at StudioXphys will have a thorough discussion with our new clients about the importance of muscle activation before you start strength training. Better activation means better muscle recruitment and quicker strength gains with less chance of injury. This includes Core

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Role of ACL One of four major ligaments in the knee. Connects femur (thigh bone) to tibia (shin bone). ACL prevents your tibia from going too far forward or rotating too much. In addition to being a mechanical stabiliser, it also provides input to your nervous system about joint position. Risk

Travel Ideas for Travel Everyone wants to enjoy their holiday to the fullest but many don’t want to give up their exercise routine while away for so many weeks. There’s no need to worry. Often many of your home rehab program exercises, from your allied health professional, can be performed with little to no equipment.

Iliotibial band syndrome, also known as iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), is a condition most commonly seen in runners and cyclists or other athletes that require frequent bending and straightening of the knee. This movement can lead to friction of the iliotibial band over the side of the femur as the heel strikes the ground

What is Posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body against gravity whilst standing, sitting or lying down. Posture control prevents the spine from becoming fixed in an abnormal position, which can cause back and muscular pain, resulting in fatigue. How do you maintain good posture? When Standing: When Sitting: When Lying

Exercise and Pregnancy Exercising during pregnancy can help keep the body strong and reduce lower back pain as well as improve the pelvic floor, decrease the risk of gestational diabetes, help to control weight gain and improve recovery after birth. Cardiovascular training as well as pelvic floor, core, lower and upper body strengthening are all

The Use of Tape for Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation There are several types of taping that can be used, including rigid tape, elastic tape and kinesiology tape, for a range of benefits. These possible benefits include things such as pain relief, assistance with posture and biomechanics, increasing the stability of a joint to potentially reduce