What is Telehealth or Telerehabilitaion? Telehealth or Telerehabilitation is the use of video conferencing technology to allow patients to connect with physiotherapists from anywhere in the world. This is great when you are unable to attend your physiotherapy clinic due to illness, isolation, time constraints, or geographical distance. But...
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Stretching is a useful tool to move and lengthen muscles, and to keep muscles supple and functional. But when is the best time to stretch, and what are the best types of stretches to do? Lets start with two basic types of stretching: static and dynamic. A static stretch...
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People are often very concerned when they believe that they have disc injuries or have injured another structure in the back, often after being informed by a medical professional. But is this concern warranted? The short answer is most often no. The intervertebral discs are robust structures that sit...
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Congratulations to Scott Brice for getting the Bronze medal for the team event in the Archery World Cup held in Shanghai recently. Unfortunately the bow type he competes with doesn’t have a category in the Olympic Games. Both Simon and I had a try on the bow and now...
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Congratulations Scott Brice for your excellent result of Best All Round Men’s Compound at the 2015 National Archery Championships! We think it’s because he had a good Physio… well done mate!
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Alpha Physio sponsors the 16th hole sign and as well as charity events at the historic McLeod Country Golf Club, Mt Ommaney. You can visit and support this not-for-profit club below. Website | Facebook | Twitter
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Scott Hewett rides with the Alpha Physio sponsored team in the Brissie To The Bay Ride to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). They raised over $23,000 in 2014 and ranked 5th for team fundraising. You can get involved in this event and support a great cause below. Website...
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Many patients ask “what are the core muscles?” or “what exercises are good for core strength?”. Most fitness instructors will talk about the “six pack muscles” (rectus abdominis and obliques) as the core muscles, and show you exercises like crunches, sit ups, and planks as good strengthening exercises. While...
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Unexplained swelling can often be concerning, as it causes pain, heaviness and can limit your function. There are several conditions which can cause this unexplained swelling, and they can be treated very effectively with some specialist physiotherapy services now available at Alpha Physiotherapy. Causes Of Swelling Treatments For Swelling...
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There are two major types of sprained ankle: Lateral ligament (inversion) sprain in which the foot rolls inwards excessively and pain is felt on the outer ankle, usually underneath the lateral malleolus (bony prominence). This is by far the most common (70-80%). Medial ligament (eversion) sprain, where the foot...
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