If you’ve been diagnosed with costochondritis, you might be wondering how to spell it and what on earth it actually is.
Luckily, we’re here to help with the costochondritis rundown. The good news is that it’s treatable, and your local physio may be able to help you to manage your symptoms. Check out our overview here!
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Everyone’s heard of post-operative rehab: therapy after surgery to promote a full recovery. But preoperative rehabilitation? What’s that about?
There’s a growing body of evidence to show that improving pre-op fitness improves post-op recovery. Preoperative rehabilitation helps to prevent complications of surgery, reduce your time in hospital and improve your overall recovery.
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When a therapist inserts a dry needle into a tight, sore spot in a muscle, it causes a twitch response that releases muscle tension and improves circulation to the area. That’s why dry needling is now used to treat many musculoskeletal conditions including plantar fasciitis, sciatica and rotator cuff injuries.
Here are the answers to common questions about dry needling.
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Back pain is far from an uncommon problem. According to the 2014-15 National Health Survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an estimated 16% of the population suffer from back pain. It’s estimated that 70-90% of all people will experience lower back pain in their lives. Proposed causes range from poor working conditions to lack
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No matter what kind of workout you’re going to be doing, it’s vital to do the right warm ups before you get started. Working out can strain your muscles and joints and they need to be prepared for what’s thrown at them; warm ups allow you to ensure that’s the case. If you don’t, you’ll
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