The vast majority of people we see in the clinic with hip, knee, shin and ankle pain while running, have poor rotational control when standing on one leg or running.

Without the control from the glutes, the leg will naturally rotate inwards which generates a huge amount of force through the leg. This can lead to many different overload injuries.

A tradies’ health is their most important tool, yet Australian tradies experience some of the highest rates of injury and time off work compared to other workers. In fact, 3 in 5 serious workplace injuries involve a tradie, despite tradies making up only 30 per cent of the Australian workforce. The Australian Physiotherapy Association is encouraging all tradies,

We are very proud of the service and care we provide to our clients at Beechboro Physiotherapy. But the work we do with you in the clinic isn’t the only way we help you achieve your outcomes. The period between Physiotherapy sessions is crucial in maintaining the benefits you’ve achieved and progressing even further. 

Providing a home exercise program (HEP) to patients is one of the most fundamental and important aspects of physiotherapy. Research has shown that patients who adhere to their prescribed exercises are significantly better at achieving their goals and demonstrate a greater increase in physical function.

Hydration

Hydration following sport is vital to the recovery process.  The body can lose significant amounts of fluid through sweating during physical exertion, even in cooler weather.  It is important that these fluids are replenished to avoid dehydration.  For 4-6 hours following sport you should gradually restore the bodies lost fluid. 

As you are probably now all aware, the Federal Government has released private health reforms which target alternative therapies. Unfortunately, ‘Pilates’ has fallen into this category of ‘alternative’ therapy. As a result of the reforms, Private Health Insurers are no longer paying rebates on such therapies, including Pilates.

There was an important exception to this rule… Physiotherapy!

Footy Season Is Here!!

With pre-season games already stared, we’re ready to go for 2019!

Every year Beechboro Physio runs a Footy Tipping Competition. We have some fine prizes up for grabs as well as in-practice specials!

1st Place Prize $500
2nd Place Prize $200
3rd Place Prize $100

While the prizes are pretty serious,

This is an article released by the Australian Physio Association. It has some great points that we should all be thinking. A lack of movement in our day to day lives is an issue for lots of Australians…

The start of the school year is a challenging time for parents and children – the holidays are over and work/school routines are about to kick back in.

I have pelvic floor issues, but I haven’t had a baby?

When we talk about pelvic floor issues or dysfunction – this covers a wide range of topics including incontinence, prolapse and pain. These topics can happen on their own or in conjunction with each other and affect each other. This blog is going to focus on incontinence and prolapse in regards to women who are having issues – but haven’t yet had babies.

What to Do in the First Six Weeks After Having a Baby

Having a baby truly is a miracle. It takes 9 months (for some a little less and some a little more) to grow your baby and then next thing you know, your little boy or girl is here! After you have your baby it is a whirlwind of feeding,

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)

The iliotibial band is a long tendon that runs down the outside of the thigh and inserts on the side of the knee. It provides stabilisation to the knee in the walking and running motion. With repeated bending/straightening of the knee, the iliotibial band (ITB) rubs against the prominent bone on the outside of the femur (thigh bone) at the knee.