When you think hamstrings what comes to mind? Tightness? I can’t touch my toes? I tore mine and it’s never been the same? The hamstrings are important muscles that people unfortunately do tend to associate with tightness and hamstring injuries. However, it’s not all doom and gloom – if looked after properly, your hamstrings will …
Ligaments are bands of collagen tissue that connect bones to bones. You have approximately 900 ligaments in your body, and their main job is to stabilise a joint and provide sensory information to the brain that is important for mobility. So, if you damage one (Ligament sprains, it could cause quite a few problems! What …
Lockdown Workouts at Home are Possible! Lockdowns around the country can make it tough to keep up your physical activity, especially strength-based workouts without a gym, and when limited with the amount of exercise outside your house per day. It’s hard to know where to start. But not to worry, you can exercise in your home or backyard with a few easy adjustments. The adjustments will …
Adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as a ‘frozen shoulder’, is a painful condition that is characterised by stiffness and a loss of motion in the shoulder. What causes frozen shoulder, what can you do about it and how can you stop it from happening in the first place? Let’s take a look! What Is A …
Why do we always associate exercising and ageing with a reduction in function or ability to do things that we love to do? Exercise is an incredibly important part of our everyday living. There is no reason why it should be stopped just because we are getting older. Yes, things may need to be modified …
There are a lot of myths out there about physiotherapy. Whilst some of them might give us a chuckle, others might be putting people off from getting vital treatment that will enable them to live fuller lives. So, we wanted to set the record straight and let you know what physiotherapy is really all about. …
Has someone inspired you to take up running, or to step up your existing exercise routine, you might have found yourself developing pain in your foot. It’s tempting to dismiss it as just a normal side effect of your new regime, but it could actually be a fracture. No, it’s probably not a completely broken …
Have you ever been told that carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder or sleeping on one side can warp your spine? This isn’t necessarily the case (although carrying heavy backpacks certainly doesn’t do your back any good). There is, however, a condition called ‘scoliosis’ that can lead to the spine becoming unnaturally curved. It …
Overuse injuries occur when a particular part of the body is subjected to repeated demand over a long period of time. Activity that involves using the same motions over and over – particularly if these are ramped up too quickly, performed for extended periods or made using an incorrect or unsafe technique – can cause …
Good riddance 2020, hello 2021! As we say a grateful goodbye to what we can probably all agree has been the worst year in a long time, we’re starting a brand-new year filled with hope and possibility. 2021 brings fresh starts and fresh opportunities for all, making this a perfect time to try something new! …
Dear clients.
Due to a fire in the Ochre Health Hub on 20 August, our Kippax clinic is now temporarily located at Higgins Medical Centre, Higgins Shops.
NEW ADDRESS: Higgins Shops, 9 Higgins Pl
All of our other details remain the same.
If you are unsure about the location of your appointment please contact us on 6254 9889.
Our Deakin clinic continues to be open as normal. Our team looks forward to seeing you in the new rooms!
Thank you.
The TM team
