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What is DOMS?

What is DOMS? You’ve probably felt it after charging back into exercise after hibernating through Spring. DOMS or Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, as the name implies, is that lovely muscular ache that develops after exercise – usually between 24 and 48 hours after. It generally occurs after high-intensity, unaccustomed exercise, and is especially prevalent when there have been eccentric movements. Eccentric exercise involves movements where the muscles are contracting whilst lengthening, e.g downhill or long-distance running. You may love it or…

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Taping and strapping

  Taping and strapping There are various strapping and supporting tapes, along with taping techniques that are commonly used by physiotherapists, for a variety of reasons. These various combinations may be used to: Relieve pain Improve joint stability Stabilize or support an injury Reduce re injury when returning to normal activity Facilitate normal movement, muscular or postural patterns Prevent injury The different tapes used include: Rigid strapping tape – also known as sports tape or athletic tape. As the name…

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Use Pilates to ease winter stiffness

 Use Pilates to ease winter stiffness As we slowly transition out of the chill of Winter, are you noticing that your body is moving with a bit more stiffness than you would like? Well, Clinical Pilates might just be the exercise to help you to ‘loosen up’. Stiffness or tightness in a muscle can have one or even several different causes. During the cold season, you have likely been tensing up in an attempt to keep warm, as well as…

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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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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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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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TMJ Dysfunction

The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) allows movement of jaw in relation to the skull. A number of muscles attached to the skull and jawbone cause the jawbone to move as the mouth is opened and closed. The joint contains cartilage disc lubricated by fluid to ensure movement is smooth and frictionless. TMJ dysfunction is a very common problem affecting up to 33% of individuals within their lifetime. TMJ symptoms may occur on one or both sides of the jaw. Why does…

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Nothing Like a Good Night’s Sleep!

Sleep is an investment in your health and wellbeing. Yet, we all try to cram so much into our days, that we end up stealing our precious sleep time, to our inevitable detriment! Then, we are so wired when we finally get to bed, that we can’t sleep! But, as sleep is a prized goal for optimal mental and physical health, what should we do? Here are some useful pointers: 1. Reduce the temperature in your bedroom to between 18C…

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Netball Injuries

Netball is a game of fast movements, including jumping, throwing and rapid changes of direction. Injuries involving the knee and foot are a common consequence. While fitness helps, good jumping and landing techniques, a thorough warm-up before the game, and cool-down after the game will help prevent injury. Should you become injured, it is important to see a qualified physiotherapist for a rehabilitation program tailored specifically for you. The physiotherapists at Hoppers Physiotherapy are well trained to do this. They…

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