what causes headaches

What causes headaches and how can Physio help?

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…

Bladder Leaking in Sport: A Womens Physio Perspective

Bladder leakage during physical activity and exercise is common, with 30% of exercising women reporting this complaint. Bladder leakage may be common, but it is never considered normal. The bladder is designed to store and comfortably hold onto urine, and only when it is an appropriate time to do so (i.e. when seated on the…

an update on exercise in pregnancy

An Update on Exercise in Pregnancy

An Update on Exercise in Pregnancy In 2020, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) reviewed and updated their recommendations for Exercise in Pregnancy. During the summer months and as we head into the new year many of us are thinking about making positive lifestyle changes around increasing physical activity…

How a Physio can help with Sporting Injuries in Adolescence

Acute sporting injuries in adolescence usually occur during a training session or game due to falling, jumping, landing or catching incorrectly or contact with other players. Other pains may come on slowly over time with no obvious incident or sporting injuries.  They feel worse after games or training sessions and continue to cause problems for…

exercise class

6 Reasons why you need to join a Group Exercise Class

Not sure if a Group Exercise Class is for you? Here are 6 reasons why you will get results from an Exercise Class at myPhysioSA.        1.Supervision All of our group exercise programs here at myPhysioSA are supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist. Supervision ensures that all exercises that you undertake…

How much Screen Time is too Much?

How much Screen Time is too Much?

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…