Hip and knee Osteoarthritis: The 5 things you just have to know.
We all know someone that suffers from hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA), it’s that age-related wear and tear disease right, and surgery is the best option? It’s frightening how many times we hear this, because surgery is actually NOT the first line treatment for hip and knee OA. Instead, education on pain management, diet and […]
Can physiotherapy help my knees? Currently physiotherapy save the australian health system $300 million per year!
What is knee arthritis and why is it important? Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and debilitating joint condition characterized by inflammation, muscle weakness and a reduction in physical activity. Approximately 10% of Australians have knee OA and it represents approximately 60% of all arthritic conditions within the Australian population. More concerningly, osteoarthritis is forecast […]
5 lessons we learned about Telehealth
As Victoria has finished a third lockdown period, we’ve reflected on what we’ve learned in developing our Telehealth services to continue delivering optimal patient outcomes.
Game Set Match: Are you being grand slammed with injuries?
With a spike in general tennis participation, this often comes with a spike in common tennis injuries. Physiotherapy can help you unlock your sudden, recurring or ongoing injuries to get back into the match.
Pain at the front of your knee? How to tell apart Runner’s knee and Jumper’s knee.
Our Senior Physiotherapist, Rochelle Kennedy, who also has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning, explains how your physio can tell the difference between these two common sources of knee pain, and what treatment options are available to get you back moving. Authored by Rochelle Kennedy, Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning With treatments and management strategies […]
The 3 Questions We Should Ask: Taking a Holistic, Biopsychosocial Approach to Physiotherapy
It’s a no-brainer that we always want to make decisions to better the patient, and the most important thing we can do is to treat the person, not the injury. Authored by Nick Cross, Managing Director and Senior Physiotherapist at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine A patient’s problem will not simply be solved by […]
Use Your 2022 Extras
Does your private health fund cover extras like Physiotherapy, Myotherapy or Exercise Physiology? Most health funds have reset for 2022. Use your renewed Physiotherapy or Myotherapy and Exercise Physiology benefits to propel you through the year. What is my health fund annual limit? Your health fund annual limit is the total amount you can claim […]
