Would you like to have an injury free festive season and finish 2018 on a high?
That time of year when the man in the big red suit comes to visit is fast approaching. All too often it is the time of the year where injury rates increase. In fact a study in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) reported a 9% increase in hospitalisations during the Christmas and New Year holiday period (25 December to 1 January)....
Patients often ask why their knees are making creaky, crunching, grating or grinding sounds especially when performing repetitive knee bending and straightening eg. Squats, lunges or stairs....
Do I need physiotherapy after an ankle sprain??
YES!
After an ankle sprain you are at a much higher risk of another ankle sprain (if you don’t not have proper rehabilitation)...
A common question we receive in clinic is - Should I use heat or ice? Surprisingly most people are not aware of what we should be using in certain circumstances. There is alot of conflicting advice surrounding this question but we are going to make it simple for you....
Your office desk ergonomics are crucial is assisting you to minimise pain as a result of long periods of sitting. Changing your desk layout may be important however, one posture is not perfect for everyone all of the time. Regular breaks from sitting help to reduce fatigue. Try to organise your work schedule to allow you to move from the one position....
Our sitting posture is one of the biggest drivers of neck pain. You don't need trauma to end up with neck pain. With us all sitting more, and the progress in technology we are finding more and more that sitting posture is getting worse....
Neck injuries are common in contact sports. More then what most people think. This blog is targeted at, but not limited to contact sports as we all know life happens and anything can be hurt at any time. Before reading this always remember that neck injuries are not always obvious. ALWAYS Err on the side of caution....
How many times have you had an ankle injury and just thought "it will be fine, walk it out". The fact is if you’ve ever rolled your ankle you’re probably going to do it agai...
Did you know that joint pain can be largely attributed to being overweight? Studies have shown that peoples body weight can be amplified by 5-7 times when running, thereby placing a huge amount of pressure on the joints. Given this slice of information, it’s reasonable to think that a loss of only 5kg can make a massive difference in your joint pain....
EXOS CAST - your probably thinking it wont be for you or that it will be too expensive. At Village Physiotherapy we have a passion for making life easier for all of our clients. Your happiness comes first. As a result we try to find tools and treatments that work in best with your lifestyle....