Aug 21, 2014 | Physiotherapy
So what present have you got planned for your Dad this Father’s Day? After Shave? Soap on a Rope? Bottle of Red? Pair of Sox? A Super Dad T-shirt? Again! Been there, done that? What about asking this question for Father’s Day: How Fit is your Dad? As your Dad gets...
Aug 14, 2014 | Physiotherapy
To coincide with Tradies National Health Month, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) released a special report in early August “Stop Trading your Health Away” to educate and engage tradespeople on the importance of full body health and safety. Tradies rely...
Nov 25, 2013 | Physiotherapy
Paediatric Physiotherapist Adrienne Harvey was recently presented with the 2013 Anne McCoy Award by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) for outstanding contribution towards the advancement of Paediatric Physiotherapy in Victoria. This prestigious award...
Sep 28, 2013 | Physiotherapy
Physiotherpist Jack Mest acknowledged in OA Knee clinical trials Physioworks Physiotherapist Jack Mest participated as a treatment provider in a clinical trial in a University of Melbourne NEXA study: ‘The Role of Neuromuscular Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)...
Sep 19, 2013 | Physiotherapy
PCN Sports Medicine Alliance Providing our players access to the best sports medical providers Our post today is written by: Samuel Myers, Physiotherapist Key difference: A Soleus or a Gastrocnemius strain? An injury to a calf muscle could be in one of two potential...
Jul 15, 2013 | Physiotherapy
Ankle injuries are very common on the sporting field. Most ankle injuries will occur to the lateral aspect on the ankle joint, causing disruption to the ligaments that support the joint (see diagrams below). In Football and Netball, the typical mechanism of an ankle...
