Stretches for wrists and hands
Our hands perform a variety of tasks every day, from gripping a steering wheel to typing on a keyboard to the overuse of your mobile phone. But, these repetitive motions can actually create weakness and stiffness in your wrists and fingers. Practise some TLC for your wrists with some simple exercises our Hoppers Crossing team of Physiotherapists have put together that may help prevent injury. Exercises may strengthen your wrists and keep your hands and fingers flexible. The importance of…
Returning back onto the pitch after injury
At Hoppers Physio, located in Melbourne’s west, we believe that a person's wellbeing is a primary concern and we’re driven to get you back into what you love doing most after experiencing events such as injuries and surgeries. Recently, our physiotherapist Jason supervised one of Werribee City Football Club’s matches and recounts an inspiring story of how a player recovered from such an experience and got back onto the field doing what he loves most! “It was great to be…
Is your smoothie bowl actually good for you?
It’s no surprise smoothie bowls are right up there in popularity, they can be filled with so many different ingredients we love and they look sooo good, filled with their bright colours making them defiantly insta-worthy!Read More
Staying fit over your next holiday break
As the Easter holidays have just only past us, let's take a moment to reflect on holiday breaks and exercise; as social occasions and treats become ever-so-tempting! And not having our usual routine can make it a bit harder to stick to our fitness goals. Read More
Changes to private health care
It’s that time of year where we have heard a lot of talk about sourcing private health insurance. But are you aware of the recent changes altering private health care? Read More
Shoes fit for exercise
When you’re working out, you may already be aware of the importance of performing exercises correctly, to avoid experiencing any pain or injury. This is the same concept for choosing the right footwear for exercising.Read More