4 tips to help you sleep better The fact that sleep is important is an understatement – we spend a lot of time doing it, it is a basic human need to function well, and specifically in Physiotherapy it is an important factor for recovery and wellness. Studies show that poor and reduced sleep is…
An Exercise is Medicine Fact Sheet What is dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol)? Dyslipidaemia is the term used when there are abnormal levels of lipids (blood fats) or lipoproteins – the carriers that move fat around the body. High blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels (hyperlipidemia) are the most common dyslipidaemias. Lipoproteins can be categorised as low-density…
Repetitive strain injury or RSI is a very common term used to cover a broad selection of overuse type problems in your elbow, forearm, wrist or hand. Whether it’s talking to fellow employees or friends, someone we know has either had or is prone to RSI. It seems to affect a lot of different…
What are Flat Feet? Pes Planus (also known as flat feet or fallen arches), is a condition where the arch of the foot either fails to develop or collapses. Most feet have an arch on the inner side of the foot, however some children have a flattened arch. This means that the inside surface of…
In 2018 the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey showed that 67% of Australian adults and 24.9% of children were overweight or obese. The number of overweight or obese adults has increased from previous years. With obesity linked to multiple chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and…
All about the Active Couch Potato The term “active couch potato” may sound a little contradictory, but it is possible to be active and a couch potato at the same time! So if you are physically active, you could still be considered sedentary, putting you at risk of developing health problems. So what…
Headaches are a common condition that we deal with at myPhysioSA. There are many different causes of headaches which can broadly be broken up into 2 types, “musculo-skeletal” and “medical”. The ‘musculo-skeletal’ type, we regularly see patients with and the more ‘medical’ type usually require an assessment and intervention from your doctor. Physiotherapists are skilled at identifying…
Achy feet, heel pain, sore shins or knee pain? Orthotics Can Help! If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, Orthotics (combined with the right exercises) can help to resolve your symptoms: Heel pain Achilles Tendon pain Plantar Fasciitis Deviated or painful Big toe Shin pain Calf or knee pain Like our fingerprints,…
How much Screen Time is too Much? Pain from your posture? We live in an age where we find a television, mobile phone, computer, tablet or all of above in each room of the house, workplace or school. Information is right at our finger tips, interaction with others is so easy, and effectiveness of work…
Had a hip or knee replacement? The surgeon said I did not need physio after the operation? Getting advice on exercises and checking for any long term strength and balance deficits after surgery is critical to ensure that your recovery is as good as it can be. Hip and knee replacements are one of the…
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