Over the past couple of weeks Hoppers Physio has been taking measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Our clinics are held to an extremely high cleaning and sterility process on an ongoing basis so our focus has been to remind and reiterate processes in place. Just as we have asked our own team, our main point is that if you are suffering any cold or flu-like symptoms please reschedule your appointment. Please see below our action plan which has…
. What can you do? Our Hoppers Crossing team of Physiotherapists have a great interest in the field of sport and exercise medicine. Each practitioner keeps an eye on the latest research and uses this knowledge in the management of all our patients in order to provide the best possible care and accompanying treatment plan. Traditionally, health care providers have advised against running for people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA), particularly those who are of advanced age and/or overweight. This…
What can you do? The Physiotherapists at our West Melbourne clinic are regularly asked by patients, whether it is okay to exercise even though they have asthma? The simple answer is yes - but there are ‘terms and conditions’ to consider. The team at Hoppers Physio believe that aerobic exercise, such as swimming or cycling is an excellent and safe way to improve cardiovascular fitness, exercise performance and quality of life in those with asthma. But, doesn’t exercise cause asthma?…
HEADACHES & JAW PAIN At Hoppers Physio near Werribee, we help with many muscle tension issues which could be the cause of headaches. Do you suffer from headaches and jaw pain? If you tend to grind your teeth or clench your jaw together this can cause irritation and wear to the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and increased tone in the muscles that close your jaw. This typically happens during times of stress, anxiety and quite commonly when your sleeping. The TMJ…
WHAT IS IT? At Hoppers Physio near Werribee we believe its important to get on top of any reoccurring pains you may have and seek treatment from one of our qualified physiotherapists. Dry needling is one of many treatment techniques a Physiotherapist may choose to use to reduce excessive tone in a muscle. The dry needle is a sterile, single use, fine needle (about 0.2mm) that is inserted into the middle of your muscle. Your Physiotherapist will place the needle…
What is a mobility concern? Mobility concerns can affect a range of age groups, from babies to athletes and the elderly. Essentially, mobility is the ability to move – this could be running, walking, navigating a wheelchair or walking with aids like crutches or walkers. Your mobility may have deteriorated due to an injury, accident, operation or a disease. Our Hoppers Crossing Physiotherapists can assist with your mobility concerns to get you moving as safely, efficiently and confidently as possible.…
Wow, it’s almost the end of another year! Where did the time go? Many of us take time out over the Christmas and New Year break which can involve new activities or activities you haven’t partaken in for a while. Holiday injuries are common as a result, during the holiday season when we tend to get relax more than usual or get more active than usual – both triggers for some of the common injuries below. Our experienced Hoppers Physio…
We're excited to share this delicious vegan cheesecake recipe with you. This raw dessert is delicious, simple to prepare and is perfect for sharing with loved ones at Christmas time. You can also make it ahead of time and keep it stored in the freezer for up to 3 months (just make sure to transfer it to the fridge for about 1 hour before serving!). Vegan Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake Serves: 12Prep: 25 mins + overnight soaking + 3 hours freezer time…
Daylight savings (love it or hate it) can affect us all in different ways. Losing that initial hour of sleep may have impacted your mood that first Sunday – but an extra hour of daylight every day until early April next year can be inspiring. If the cooler mornings or evening sunshine have encouraged you to get active (or increase your activity) with daily walks, bike rides or even swims, it would be beneficial to check in with one of…
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…