Social distancing can be a very helpful tool in mitigating the numbers of people that will be infected with SARS-CoV-2, especially if it is introduced early in an outbreak.
Almost every day I am recommending patients to use a heating liniment to help ease their pain. In this article I will explore their history and the safety, focusing on a common ingredient, namely methyl salicylate.
At IceFire Physiotherapy we are continually cupdating our procedures relating to COVID-19 based on information from relevant government health departments.
Adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as “frozen shoulder” is a disabling musculoskeletal condition causing spontaneous chronic shoulder pain and the gradual loss of shoulder motion.
Ross River Fever is the most common disease in Australia spread by mosquitoes biting an infected person and may cause back pain.
Dry Needling uses fine acupuncture needles inserted into muscle trigger points to release muscle spasm and into tendons to provoke a fresh physiological healing response in cases of chronic Tendinopathy.
Unfortunately more than two-thirds of pregnant women experience back pain and almost one-fifth experience pelvic girdle pain. The pain increases as the child grows in size, and this pain can interfere with work, daily activities and sleep. Many women believe that it is unavoidable and due to their concerns over drug use during pregnancy they elect to grit their teeth and bear it.
We take an holistic approach with our patients. Lifestyle factors such as consuming alcohol can affect healing and recovery. We offer insights for you to make informed decisions regarding your health.
Physiotherapy is about helping people recover, rejuvenate and reform, but it is subject to some common misconceptions about the therapies offered, who is viable for treatment and whether it’s a no pain, no gain type of situation. Here, we de-bunk five of the most common misconceptions, so to better understand the role that physiotherapy plays in transforming lives.
