Posts by Lilyfield Physio
Our 10 Best Golfing Tips for Beginners
It goes without saying that golf is a sport that requires good technique and physical strength. However good technique is just the start of what you need to take your game to the next level. These tips below will help you continue to improve your golf and protect yourself from injury!
Read MoreTreating Abdominal Muscle Separation (Diastasis Recti)
The abdominal wall plays a crucial role in how your pelvis, spine, and trunk function. If you are pregnant, recently had a baby, had an injury to your core, or underwent abdominal surgery, your abdominal muscle may need some help recovering. Diastasis recti is a common condition that can cause a variety of side effects.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Pilates and Clinical Pilates
Pilates and Clinical Pilates may sound identical, but they have several key differences in application and practice. Here, we’ll cover what Clinical Pilates is, the benefits of Clinical Pilates, and the difference between regular Pilates and Clinical Pilates so you can decide which type would be most beneficial to you.
Read MoreHow NDIS Can Cover Your Physiotherapy Visits
Over 4 million Australians live with some type of disability that affects their mobility, mental, or sensory functions. Treatment and support for a disability can be received through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS Physio can address a wide range of health conditions and help patients improve their well-being to live a healthier happier…
Read MoreAdolescent knee pain – Osgood Schlatter’s disease
Should our kids experience knee pain? Knee pain can be a common complaint in our adolescents, one of the most common causes being “growing pain”. 2 common causes being: Osgood Schlatter’s disease Sinding-Larsen Johansson syndrome Yes, these are both a mouthful, falling under the term “growing pain” and differentiated by pain location. But what is…
Read MoreLifting – What is the safest way?
Squat or Stoop Lift! The two common ways to lift are either a squat lift or stoop lift. Squat lifting attempts to use the legs by bending the knees and keeping the back straight. Stoop lifting is quite the opposite, where the legs are kept straighter, and the spine bends forward. In the middle of…
Read MoreNew year exercise statistics
When we look at exercise, the vast majority of people normally set exercise goals towards the end or start of each year. This coincides with a trend, to exercise more when the weather is warmer and brighter. If you can establish a good routine for yourself during this period, it can be easier to…
Read MoreFrozen Shoulder
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), occurs due to an inflammatory reaction and thickening of the muscles, tendons and ligaments that make up your shoulder joint. The reason why this happens is poorly understood in the medical world. Typically, it can be detected by pain and a significant and progressive loss of movement…
Read MoreIs Your Brain Helping Your Balance?
What is good balance? Having good balance can be simply thought of as the ability to maintain your body’s centre of gravity over your base of support with minimal sway and a sense of ease. What are we training when we do balance exercises? We often work with a series of exercises to help us…
Read MoreOnline Exercise – is it really helpful?
Over the past two years COVID-19 has changed the way we are used to operating. We have had to adapt some aspects of our lifestyle to the online world, and exercise is no exception. Online individual and group exercise sessions have boomed during throughout the last 2 years and the signs are that it…
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