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...
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...
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...
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...
I have recently attended a Body Pump class and found it incredibly enjoyable (although I was sore for a few days afterwards). Body Pump (or similar) is a great class as it combines the effects of resistance training and cardiovascular training at the same...