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What is Hydrotherapy?

Many people have heard the word ‘Hydrotherapy’ but don’t really know what it involves.So, our Hoppers Crossing Physiotherapy team at Hoppers Physio want to take the opportunity to take a little dive into what hydrotherapy physio is all about… Hydrotherapy is a specific form of physiotherapy treatment conducted in a heated pool with one of our Hoppers Physio qualified physiotherapists. It is a gentle and therapeutic approach that uses aquatic exercises designed to aid in the rehabilitation of various injuries and…

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Spring back into action!

Spring is upon us and with it comes the beginning of longer days and warmer weather. It's a great time to start moving your body again if you've been hibernating over winter. There are numerous activities that can get you moving out in the inviting weather, from a long run, to a walk on the beach, or even just tending to your garden and getting the veggie patch ready for planting. Here at Hoppers Physio in Melbourne's west, we are…

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CASUAL POSITION – RECEPTIONIST

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 required with knowledge of Microsoft packages, Hicaps and Medicare. Experience using Nookal would be an advantage.  The position is Casual with split shifts Monday – Friday between 7am – 9pm and occasional Saturday mornings between…

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Running Recovery Tips

Running is a fantastic way to get your blood pumping and let off a bit of steam. It can be a great way to get some alone time if you're always surrounded by work colleagues or young children, or it can be a fun way to fit in a work out whilst spreading your social butterfly wings with a group of like minded exercisers. Whilst it is important to move your body, the question is are you guilty of doing…

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What is inflammation?

Have you ever broken a bone or sprained your ankle? Did you notice that the area became swollen, red and warm, and it hurt a lot? Did you ever wonder what that's all about? Today we're talking about inflammation and what, if anything, you need to do about it. The body has a first line of defence when it comes to injury. It senses when some sort of damage has occurred to the cells and tissues in your body and…

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We’re Hiring – Full-time Senior Physiotherapist Role

Full-time Senior Physio Role -  Be in charge of your future and be part of a large multidisciplinary clinic in the fastest growth corridor of the Western region Specialised therapists with post grad qualifications preferred, including Women’s Health, Musc, Sports, Paeds Varied role including MSK, Sports clubs, Pilates, Hydrotherapy Excellent admin support Professional 25+ year old community clinic with friendly genuine culture This large expanding practice is seeking a senior physiotherapist to join their team. The practice is built upon…

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“I’m so dizzy, my head is spinning…”

Those make for fun song lyrics (thanks Tommy Roe!) but unless you're a kid twirling around on a swivel chair or twisting the swing around at the park and making the world fly past you in a blur, dizziness is not actually a very fun experience.  Unfortunately, dizziness and vertigo are not uncommon and can often lead to falls. For the elderly, falls are particularly problematic and can lead to hospital, and subsequently nursing home admissions. But vertigo and dizziness…

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Is screen time bad for your body?

Do you often feel stiff in your upper back or find that your neck and shoulders feel tired and sore? Is it a bit of a strain to sit up straight? Are you starting to feel like your back resembles Quasimodo a little more than you’d like it to? It’s possible the amount of time you spend staring at your phone, tablet or computer screen is contributing to these issues. Is screen time bad for your body?  In today’s society…

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Stronger when you’re older!

Physical therapy is ideal for an ageing person because it is aimed at reducing pain, increasing mobility, and regaining function and balance. Benefits of Physiotherapy for Seniors 1. Helps manage pain Back, neck, and joint pain are common complaints for older people. One of the main culprits is arthritis, and as the pain progresses for some, they are more likely to remain idle. However, the lack of movement and exercise can actually worsen the condition. The lack of physical activity…

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How can Physiotherapy help your mobility?

What is a mobility problem? Mobility problems can occur at whatever age or ability you are; ranging from babies to athletes and to the elderly. Mobility is the ability to move – this can be running, walking, navigating a wheelchair or walking with aids like crutches or walkers.  Your mobility may have deteriorated to some degree due an injury, accident, operation or a disease. How can physio help with mobility problems? Here at Hoppers Physio, our Physiotherapists aim to get…

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