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The role of ultrasound in physiotherapy

The role of ultrasound in physiotherapy When most people think of ultrasound they usually imagine the type that produces images of the inside of the body, such as with monitoring the health of a developing baby in the womb. This differs to the therapeutic ultrasound that Physiotherapists have been using since the 1940s to enhance treatments. Therapeutic ultrasound works by emitting ultrasound waves that cause the vibration of soft tissues, which increases blood flow to the localized area, as directed…

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Strains, sprains. Sprains, strains

Strains, sprains. Sprains, strains Is it a strain, or is it a sprain? Just like colds and flus the terms strain and sprain are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to injuries of different tissues of the body. Basically, a strain refers to the tearing of a muscle or tendon, while a sprain is a ligament tear. Muscles and tendons work together to create and transmit forces that produce movement, while ligaments provide more of a supportive and stabilizing…

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Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage Lower back, hip/pelvic pain, fatigue, headaches, swelling and general all-over body tightness are some of the most common presentations women may experience during pregnancy, and even post pregnancy too. If you are experiencing any of these during your pregnancy, then you may greatly benefit from a pregnancy massage. A pregnancy massage can help to provide relief through soft tissue massage and stretching techniques, which aim at reducing muscle tension as well as improving blood flow. This can help…

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Pains, drains and automobiles

Pains, drains and automobiles Commuting long distances is a common occurrence in this spread-out country that we live in. Not only is this draining on our minds and bodies, but it is also commonly associated with pain in the back, neck and shoulders, particularly for those who regularly spend long hours in the driver’s seat. While newer cars often have more adjustable driver’s seats, they still tend to lack adequate lumbar support – encouraging poor posture as your supporting muscles…

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Do you need gait analysis?

Do you need gait analysis? Have you suffered from an injury, illness or deformity that may have affected your posture and/or the way that your body moves? Do you feel like walking or running is or has become more difficult than it should be? Then you may want to consider having a gait analysis. Gait analysis involves just that, the analysis of how you walk or run through observation and assessment. If you have poor technique in relation walking or…

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Do your feet suffer after running?

Do your feet suffer after running? Your feet are complicated structures, composed of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves that are “designed” to work together as a team. However, if one team member stumbles, it can impede the functioning of the rest of the foot. With time it will also end up affecting other areas of the body as adjustments are made to keep you moving forward.   There are various areas of the foot where you may experience pain…

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Repetitive ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability

Repetitive ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability Do you find that your ankles constantly give way, falling outwards, or maybe you have trouble balancing when walking on uneven surfaces? Repeated spraining of your ankle causes the connective tissues or ligaments to stretch or tear, leaving the ankle in a long-term (chronically) unstable state. This instability leaves your ankles prone to giving way, generally whilst walking or during other activities, and may also happen when simply standing. Other common experiences of…

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Business Awards Finalist Certificate

We are very excited to announce that Hoppers Physio has been selected as a Finalist for the 2018 Wyndham Business Awards Professional Services Medium section. Pictures of our Practice Manager Kathy, being presented with the Finalist Certificate by the Mayor Councillor Peter Maynard and other business awards finalists of that section. >The Award night is on Friday 24th August 2018.    

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Patellofemoral pain

Patellofemoral pain  is one of the most common knee complaints of both the young active sportsperson and the elderly. Below is some great to help you better understand what you pain is all about. Relevant Anatomy The patello-femoral joint is comprised of two bones; the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone). When the knee is bent, the patella sits in position at the distal femur within the trochlea groove (or femoral trochlea). As the knee is straightened, the trochlea…

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PART TIME – CASUAL POSITION – RECEPTIONIST – PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE

                        NOW HIRING! Our busy Physiotherapy practice in Hoppers Crossing requires an experienced Receptionist who can work in a team environment but also independently. Our ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be able to manage and multitask telephone calls in a professional manner whilst scheduling of appointments, providing information to patients and processing payments. Good tying skills and use of a dictation machine are also…

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