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Joint Pain

Joint Pain

Joint pain typically develops over time and can be associated with age related change although it can also result from acute bony injury such as a fracture.

Joint pain often leads to cycles of inactivity and muscle deconditioning which can sadly perpetuate the pain experience.

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How we can help

We know movement and exercise can greatly improve joint pain conditions and when programmed alongside joint mobilisation, soft tissue release and dry needling (if indicated) joint pain and stiffness can be significantly improved and, in many instances, fully resolved.

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Matt Townley

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Karley Mulder

Exercise Physiologist

Sophie Garrity

Senior Physiotherapist

D’Arne Gray

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So what are some things that YOU can look out for

So what are some things that YOU can look out for to be suspicious of BPPV:

- Sensation of the room spinning
- Symptoms coming on suddenly with movements, typically with rotational movements of the head, or moving the head up and down.
- Symptoms lasting generally no longer than 1 minute (even though at the time, it can seem its going on for longer)
- May leave you feeling nauseated and light headed

If this is you, you’ll be glad to know we can help you. Through some diagnostic testing we can determine if you have this condition and often treat it right there and then with great success. We can even show you how you can treat it yourself if you do experience it again.
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The advice given is an example of what can work and does not replace any specific advice or rehab guidelines you have been given previously. Before starting any new exercise or rehab program or if you have a current injury check with a suitably qualified health care professional to make sure this is right for you.

Do you struggle with dizziness or have a spinning

Do you struggle with dizziness or have a spinning sensation, do you feel nauseous when you move your head or roll over in bed? If so, you may have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The good news is physio can help determine if you do have BPPV and very often provide fast relief from it through a simple and quick treatment!
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The advice given is an example of what can work and does not replace any specific advice or rehab guidelines you have been given previously. Before starting any new exercise or rehab program or if you have a current injury check with a suitably qualified health care professional to make sure this is right for you.

If you saw our post earlier this week, you would b

If you saw our post earlier this week, you would be aware that hydrotherapy can be a great way to get you back to performing movements/exercises that you may otherwise not be ready or able to do. Below are 3 great exercises you can perform in the pool 💦⁠
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#1 Squat 🏋🏻‍♂️standing with hands on the wall for support, keep chest upright and bent through knees and hips to lower down as though you are about to sit in a chair, then return back up to standing⁠
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#2 Wall push up ⬆start with both hands on the edge of the pool, bend elbows to lower body into the wall, then straighten arms to push away back to starting position⁠
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#3 Jogging 🏃🏻‍♀️Jogging on the spot or across the pool can be a great way to re-introduce running following an injury. Start with small bursts of 10 sec then build up as able⁠
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The advice given is an example of what can work and does not replace any specific advice or rehab guidelines you have been given previously. Before starting any new exercise or rehab program or if you have a current injury check with a suitably qualified health care professional to make sure this is right for you.⁠

You may have been encouraged to complete hydrother

You may have been encouraged to complete hydrotherapy as part of your recovery from an injury, but what is hydrotherapy? 🏊🏼‍♂️⁠
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Hydrotherapy is exercise that is performed in warm water to assist with rehabilitation and recovery! ⁠
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Exercising in the water may be used to reduce the weight or effect of gravity and allow for movements that may otherwise be too challenging or painful to perform on land. This may range from floating and walking through to high impact running and jumping exercises!⁠
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The advice given is an example of what can work and does not replace any specific advice or rehab guidelines you have been given previously. Before starting any new exercise or rehab program or if you have a current injury check with a suitably qualified health care professional to make sure this is right for you.⁠

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