Village Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Shellharbour

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition affecting the nervous system with no know cure. Symptoms are varied with diagnosis sometimes difficult. Exercise therapy has been found to be effective in managing and lessening symptoms. Find out about the current guidelines around exercise therapy....

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ACL Injuries

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a thick, strong ligament on the inside of your knee. The role of the ACL is to prevent too much movement of the two main bones of the leg (Tibia and Femur)during walking, running, jumping, and landing....

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How to develop an exercise routine and stick to it

We all know regular exercise has so many wonderful benefits, yet 85% of people do not meet the current physical activity guidelines. Why then is it so challenging to stick to a regular exercise routine? Incorporating exercise into our lives can be challenging for so many people and largely depends on your own individual circumstances....

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Why Pilates?

Have you ever wondered why Pilates is recommended for you? Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses not only movements of the body but also mastery of the mind. We like to think that pilates centers around the mind body connection...

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Wrist Pain

One of the most common forms of wrist pain we manage is known as DeQuervains Tenosynovitis. Do you know what it is? Do you know where in the wrist it occurs? Read on to find out more....

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Headaches

What is a headache? What types of headaches are there? How can physiotherapy help in the managing your headaches?...

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Exercise for Mental Health

Local lockdowns are ongoing. When was the last time you checked in on your or your friends mental health? Exercise is a great way to boost your overall mental health both now and into the future....

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Dry Needling

Dry needling is used to treat myofascial trigger points (MFTPs). MFTPs are hyperirritable spots often found within a taut band of muscle or fascia and when compressed, can produce tenderness and referred pain....

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Exercise for Stroke

A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted. Physical activity levels are reported to be very low in stroke survivors however there are many benefits to remaining active post stroke....

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