In this blog, we'll explore the significance of posture and ergonomics, how they impact our well-being, and practical tips to maintain a healthier alignment in our daily lives.

Exercise therapy (formerly Pilates) is often thought of as an activity for adults, however it is just as effective for children and is something that can be done at any age or ability. There are many reasons why you should bring your child to Pilates:

Heart disease is still Australia’s leading cause of death affecting families and communities around the country. It’s highly likely that if you are reading this blog, you know someone who has been affected by heart disease

There are many factors that affect the quality of your sleep. One of thesefactors is your pillow. Choosing the wrong pillow can cause or exacerbateheadaches and neck and shoulder tension.

As February rolls in, we are not just welcoming the month of love; we're also marking Heart Health Awareness Month. This is a timely reminder for us to prioritise our cardiovascular well-being

Hip abductor (leg moving away from midline) muscle impairment is the most common impairment seen across a range of joint and soft tissue related hip and groin pain conditions.

Sciatica. What is it and what can we do about it? Sciatica is the name of the pain which is caused by something compressing, irritating or inflaming the sciatic nerve or one of the nerve roots that eventually become the sciatic nerve. It is pain down your leg anywhere from your buttocks to your foot.

Setting up your bike is about more than just whether you can reach the pedals - though this is obviously important too! The features of the bike that are most readily adjustable are your seat and handlebar height.When your pedal is at the bottom of its revolution (think 6 o’clock position), your knee should still have a soft bend. Studies show that a 25 degree knee bend is best at the bottom of the revolution.

Did you know, 70-80% of people once they have their first episode of neck pain will have a second and a third episode. Manual treatment, mobilisations or massage of the neck can help reduce the pain. However impairments to the neuromuscular and sensorimotor systems often remain. Therefore, even when we know that rehabilitation of the neck is vital for long term recovery, this is often cut short when the pain has resolved.

Language and the context of who is using it can influence how we feel about our body and conditions we may have and have a huge impact on our outlook and futures.

Sleeping in pregnancy can be difficult at the best of times, but what are the safest positions to sleep in for both Mum and Bub?How can I sleep during pregnancy? There is NO DIFFERENCE laying on your LEFT or RIGHT hand side in all stages of pregnancy!

For those who have recently suffered an ankle injury though - we have you covered!Today we follow on from out recent blog on acute/ short term management of your ankle injury - AKA what to do in the week that follows. Today we would like to talk about your best strategies in the months that follow!

Ankle injuries - like rolling your ankle - are a common day to day injury that affect most people at some time. However once you have sprained or strained your ankle once, there is a high likelihood you will do it again!

When asked about cardiovascular health, most people's thought go straight to blood pressure and cholesterol, and forget the bigger picture (which do include the lungs). Yes, it is vital that the heart itself is in good working order, but there are ways that we can make the hearts job easier. Here are a few ways we might do this:

Stress urinary incontinence refers to an involuntary loss of urine where there is physical stress on the bladder associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure. What does this mean? Pressure on the bladder during activities such as jumping, sneezing, laughing or coughing maybe even standing up from a chair may result in urinary leakage.

PGP in pregnancy is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms caused by a misalignment or stiffness of your pelvic joints. Some ladies may experience a shooting pain over their pubic bone (front), also known as pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD) and others may find pain moving into their lower back, causing Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, or sometimes into the hip or thigh. 

Welcome to a Fresh Start at Chevron Island Physio!
Happy New Year from all of us at Chevron Island Physio! The arrival of 2024 offers a fresh slate and a wonderful opportunity to set health goals that are not just inspiring but also achievable. This is your year to shine in terms of health and wellbeing!

5 Components of Wellness

Wellness is optimal health, a way of life, making responsible decisions about lifestyle choices.

There are 5 main components of wellness. Each are imperative wedges of the pie that add up to complete and well rounded wellness.

Over the next 5 weeks we will dive into each component more thoroughly and give practical tips for enhancing them in your own life.

With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching, many of us have extensive “to-do” lists for the week ahead. From holiday shopping to cooking and cleaning for guests, wrapping presents and traveling to see friends and family, it’s simply a very busy time of year. So perhaps it’s not surprising that the holidays are also a prime time for back pain, with GP's and physiotherapists reporting a seasonal high in patients seeking help for an acute or chronic issue.

What are the glutes?They are 3 large muscles on the back of your hip. Gluteus maximus, minimus and medius.  Why are they so important?They are the biggest group of muscles in your body and they should be the strongest & most powerful mover of the body. They have many actions- they help to move the leg backwards, stabilise you as you walk, stand on one leg, get up out of a chair, squat and much much more. Having weak glutes can lead to problems with your back, knees, feet and balance.