Flu season getting you down? Does it seem like everyone you know has been sick lately? Coughs and colds seem to be everywhere and the flu this year has been a nasty one. So far this year (as at the 26th of June) there have been 22,730 confirmed cases of Influenza across Victoria. This time last year there had been only 2,555 cases (Victorian State Government. Department of Health and Human Services, 2019). Ooph, bit of a jump! Typically, people…
Nighttime should be a time of rest and relaxation, however, for many people, it’s the time of the day when muscles begin to cramp. These night cramps, or nocturnal cramps, may occur when muscles contract or spasm involuntarily, and as the name suggests – this generally occurs at night. This often painful and frustrating condition most commonly arises in the calf muscles, but can also occur in other areas of the body. Of course, nocturnal cramps usually occur just when…
We all know that being sedentary for long periods of time is not so great for our overall health and wellbeing, especially if it occurs most days of the week. It has been said that sitting for extended periods is worse than smoking. This is because your “bodily functions” also become sedentary – your circulation and brain function slows, your muscles burn less fat, your digestive system becomes sluggish and you feel so tired, you need an afternoon kip. These…
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…
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
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
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
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
For some of us, returning to exercise is right on our list! Life simply happens and sometimes we can become caught up in other events or activities that find us stuck for time.Read More
Hydrotherapy makes use of the unique properties of warm water to assist with the performance of movements and exercises – as prescribed and monitored by a physiotherapist. Read More