Ask a Physio – Prolapse
Q: “Hi Rachel, I am 54 years old and 3 months ago I had a hysterectomy. Ever since having the kids 20-odd years ago, I have had some heaviness down below especially after doing a long walk along the beach or tending to my garden. But now since the operation, I am...
Stumped about Christmas presents again this year? Massage Gift vouchers are the way to go.
Stumped about Christmas presents again this year? Make it easy with a Remedial Massage gift voucher. Give the gift of relaxation, healing and happiness. Our gift vouchers can be purchased for a 30 minute or 1 hour Remedial Massage. Our Remedial Massage therapists are...
Ask A Physio – You could be wrong about your core!
Q: “What are core muscles, and how can I use them properly?" A: Many people have different definitions of what 'core' muscles are. If you go to the gym you are probably familiar with how to exercise the big core muscles around your trunk, i.e. your Abs and Erector...
Ask A Physio – How to prevent injuries
Q: “I recently signed up to a new gym. I am afraid of getting injured like a few of my friends did. Can you please give some tips on how to prevent injuries?" A: There are a number of factors that commonly lead to new gym members sustaining injuries. Here are my top 5...
Ask A Physio – Ankle Injuries
Q: “I recently sprained my ankle, and now I’m afraid of rolling it again. How can I be sure that my ankle gets back to full strength and that I don’t get the same injury again?” A: Balance exercises are very important for preventing ankle injuries and returning your...
Sitting gives you a fat bum – literally!
Some of you may not like the title of this article- and I don’t blame you! You see, our weight is a good indicator of our general health. It is not a pretty topic, but is definitely an important one. It also might seem obvious or elementary that sitting increases the...
Does this sound like you?
“When I wake up in the morning I have a quick breakfast then straight in the car for the long drive to work through traffic. If I leave at 630 it takes me a full hour but if I wait until 715 I can make it in 40 minutes. I get into the office and get straight down to...
The Ridgway Method
In our ongoing effort to deliver the most effective physiotherapy service on the Redcliffe peninsula, Nick and I spent our weekend learning and perfecting an exciting new repertoire of assessment and treatment techniques. We strive to ensure that you are...
Sick of Headaches and Migraines? Physio can help!
Mitch and Nick recently attended a headache conference on the Gold Coast where the latest research was presented about headaches. An overwhelming statistic about headaches is that 30% of the population suffers from headaches at any given time! The 4 main types of...