What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease which is characterised by the formation of areas of demyelination (plaques) throughout the brain and spinal cord. The plaques can impair nerve conduction and transmission leading to a variety of symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, balance problems, numbness and/or cognitive disability. The…
What is Lateral Epicondylalgia (Tennis Elbow)? Tennis elbow is a common condition that approximately 40% of the general population experience at some point in their life. This condition presents gradually as pain arising from the top of the forearm and/or the outside of the elbow. This is where our main gripping muscles originate from…
Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries across a variety of sports e.g., AFL, soccer, sprinting, dance etc. The severity of the strain can range from very mild (grade 1), to very severe (grade 3). There are numerous risk factors that can increase your chance of sustaining a hamstring strain including age, muscle…
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar known as glucose. The primary types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes (5%–10% of cases) is an autoimmune disease which results from cellular-mediated autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic b-cells, producing insulin deficiency. In…
by Jarrod Bowan – Allied Health Assistant Physical activity can reduce the risk of many cancers There is strong evidence that shows leading an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of breast, colon, kidney, endometrial, bladder stomach and oesophageal cancer by 10 to 24 percent. At Physio For You, we promote the benefits of a…
Our director Jacqueline Eaton had the pleasure of joining Lachlan Hetherington on an episode of the Grow Your Practice podcast. Listen here to find out a bit more about Jacqui’s start in physiotherapy and how Physio For You came to be!
Perform 3-4 times a day as required for pain relief (at least 2 times a day) Lie with yellow pages across top of sacrum and under buttocks Need to lie on the floor with none or 1 pillow only Slowly straighten and relax 1 leg at a time remain in this position for 1 minute…
Roll up a towel so that the diameter of the towel is _____cm. Use a stack of magazines or books to create a ‘block’ that is ____cm tall. Lie on a flat and firm surface with your back flat against the floor. Place the towel under the curve in your neck and the ‘block’ under…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it runs through the wrist. Symptoms can include pins and needles and / or numbness especially at night, as well as possible pain and weakness in the hand. The Carpal Tunnel The Carpal Tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist opening out into…