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Cancer and Exercise: How Physical Activity Improves Cancer Survival Outcomes
Exercise and cancer recovery go hand in hand — and that’s become clearer than ever as new research comes out of Australia and around the world. Years ago, when having chemotherapy or radiation therapy, it was advised to rest and relax after treatment. In recent years we have moved firmly in the opposite direction, encouraging…
Read MoreEssential Balance Training for Cancer Patients: Reducing Fall Risk During and After Treatment
Balance training for cancer patients is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of falls during and after treatment. A deterioration in balance is extremely common among people undergoing cancer treatment, often as a direct side effect of chemotherapy or other therapies. Poor balance increases the risk of falls and fractures, injuries…
Read MoreEffective Relief for Heel Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Heel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists. If you have pain under your heel, especially with your first steps in the morning or after sitting, it is often caused by irritation of the thick band of tissue that supports your arch, the plantar fascia. This condition is commonly known as…
Read MoreProlapse and Pessary Management: A Complete Guide
Pessary Fitting Service Now Available If you’ve been told you have pelvic organ prolapse (vaginal prolapse), or if you’ve noticed a sense of heaviness, bulging, or dragging in your vagina, a pelvic floor physiotherapist can help. Pelvic organ prolapse affects up to 50% of women at some point in their lives. The good news is…
Read MoreDo I Have a Weak Hip? A Comprehensive Guide to Hip Stability and Strength
If you’ve been wondering whether you have a weak hip, you’re not alone – hip weakness is one of the most common (and overlooked) contributors to knee, back, and balance problems. Think about your average day. From the moment you step out of bed, climb a flight of stairs, or even just sit down at…
Read MoreChronic Neck Pain Treatment: A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Lasting Relief
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Whether it’s caused by trauma such as whiplash, long hours at a desk, stress, poor posture, sport, or everyday activities, neck pain can affect your ability to work, sleep, exercise, and enjoy daily life. For many people, neck pain becomes a recurring issue.…
Read MoreHow the GLA:D Program Helps Knee & Hip Osteoarthritis
The GLA:D Program is an evidence-based exercise and education program that helps people with knee or hip osteoarthritis reduce pain, improve strength, and stay active. If knee or hip osteoarthritis is making your everyday activities more difficult, you’re not alone. Pain, stiffness, and reduced confidence in movement can affect everything from walking and exercising to…
Read MoreWhy Breath-Holding Can Slow Postpartum Recovery
The Hidden Connection Between Breathing and Postpartum Recovery During pregnancy, your growing baby changes the way you breathe, move, and manage pressure through your body. After birth, your body needs time to regain strength and coordination between your diaphragm, abdominal muscles, and pelvic floor. These muscles form part of your body’s “core canister” and work…
Read MoreOsteoporosis: How to Protect Your Bones and Prevent Falls
Falls are one of the most common reasons people break a bone, especially as we get older. Many people think fractures only happen during accidents or sport, but most occur during everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or moving around the house. Understanding what increases your risk and knowing how to prevent falls can help…
Read MoreWhy Do You Have Pain at the Front of Your Knee? Causes and Physiotherapy Treatment
Pain at the front of your knee and around the kneecap is one of the most common reasons people visit a physiotherapist. This type of knee pain can affect people of all ages, from runners and gym-goers to office workers and people trying to stay active. Because several different structures sit around the kneecap, it’s…
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