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…
Having aching/sore arches of your feet is very common, most jobs require us to be standing on our feet for long period of time or for some women have to wear uncomfortable heals in the office. There are many ways you can help ease these aches and pains. A simple way you can reduce the pain is by some self-massage techniques. One great technique you can use is rolling on a spikey ball. Some steps you can follow are:…
Dear Valued Patient, Hoppers Physio has been a Preferred Provider for Medibank Private for 10+ years. Over this time,Medibank Private Health Insurance has controlled our amount of remuneration for physiotherapy services. Medibank Private are not providing you the customer the benefit that brings rates in line with current consumer rates. We believe, as a result, being a Preferred Provider influences the way we treat you. Over the past 5 years, Medibank Private has made little to no changes in the…
On February 15, the physiotherapists at Hoppers Physio had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Austin Vo to the clinic to hear him deliver a tutorial on the topic of shoulders. An esteemed Melbourne orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Vo shared his insights on assessment and management approaches for a variety of shoulder conditions, as well as highlighted a number of emerging orthopaedic procedures. These included the increasingly popular reverse shoulder arthroplasty, as an alternative to the traditional total shoulder arthroplasty, and Latarjet…
How to choose the right pillow for you? If you’re lucky you’ll find the right pillow on your first try, but generally it can take a bit of trial and error before you get it right. Here are a few hints to help you choose the right pillow so you can avoid any unnecessary Physiotherapy appointments! 1. Look for a pillow that holds its shape – like memory foam 2. Don’t purchase anything too expensive if you’re not sure it’s the right…
Hoppers netball had their family fun day on saturday feb 24th. A great turn out was seen with lots of up and coming netball stars and their families. As proud sponsors of Hoppers Netball association we were happy to be part of the event and show our support. Netball is a great exercise for girls and boys of all ages. It builds teamwork skills and friendships in a healthy competitive environment. Netball is a great way to work on hand-eye…
Spinach & Kiwi Smoothie This energising tropical spinach and kiwi smoothie is vegan and gluten-free, and is made with just five simple ingredients to help you keep up with this busy time of year! What you need: • 1 Banana, frozen, and cut into chunks • 1 Kiwi • 1 Cup spinach, loosely packed fresh • 1 Cup almond milk, unsweetened • 1 Granola • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds • 4 Ice cubes Instructions: Combine the kiwi, banana, spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, and ice in…
Christmas Period News 2015 Our land-based classes are scheduled to continue during the Christmas period. Please ensure to make your booking for classes conducted in the months of December and January.
Additional Active Birth Class August - 21st (Thursday) at 7pm Are you an Expectant Mum? By popular demand we've got an additional active birth class coming up. Phone up to book your spot today. What's an Active Birth Class? Our Active Birth Classes are designed to educate both you and your partner, and any other person that you’ve chosen to support you through your labour. The classes aim to teach you about the range of active birth techniques and methods…