Karen Westcott
Diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopaenia? For the most part 90% of us reach our peak bone density in our early 20’s. From our late 20’s it is a slow and steady decline where we don’t build much more bone strength on top of this. Osteoporosis is the term we use when our bones become more…
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What is an Exercise Physiologist? An exercise physiologist is a University qualified health professional who specialises in using exercise for therapeutic and medical reasons. They have a wide range of clientele they treat from the elderly to children, everyday people to high level athletes, and people with one or multiple conditions. The role of…
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You are in a lot of pain and have just seen your doctor who has recommended a cortisone injection. You have probably heard many conflicting opinions from friends and family on their experiences with cortisone, some will have great stories of miraculous pain relief, some people may have found it an invasive procedure that offered…
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Ice or Heat? It’s a commonly asked question we hear every day. The application of either heat or ice can be an extremely simple and effective way of treating pain in a number of different conditions and injuries. Both are easily accessible and cheaply available. The problem is knowing what situations calls for heat, and…
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[Updated April 2026] It can help some people feel short-term relief, improve comfort, and make movement feel easier, but it is rarely the full solution on its own. For knee pain linked to running, patellofemoral pain, or iliotibial band irritation, foam rolling is best used alongside targeted strengthening, load management, and a proper physiotherapy assessment.…
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Pelvic floor problems are common, but many people do not realise their symptoms may be linked to the pelvic floor. These muscles sit out of sight, but they play an important role in supporting the bladder, bowel, and pelvic organs. They also help with control, stability, and normal day-to-day function. Even though the pelvic floor…
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Are you recovering from an injury or experiencing chronic pain and looking for natural relief? Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy is a groundbreaking modality that allows our practitioners to deliver natural pain relief using the body’s own healing abilities. Lilyfield Physio is pleased to a provider of Shockwave therapy in Sydney and we would like to explain…
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Shoulder pain is common because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It allows you to lift your arm overhead, reach behind your back, throw, carry, push, and pull. That freedom of movement is useful, but it also means the shoulder relies on good strength, coordination, and control from the muscles around…
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High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of training modality used in exercise to get maximum bang for your buck. HIIT is a type of workout using short bursts of exercise that get the heart rate elevated, followed by a short rest period, and then repeated multiple times to match the fitness level of…
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Soccer is a fast, physical game that places heavy demands on the legs, particularly the hamstrings, groin, knees and ankles. Sprinting, sudden changes of direction, tackling and repetitive kicking all increase injury risk, especially when fatigue or workload spikes are involved. While many soccer injuries are common and well recognised, the good news is that…
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