Surrey Hills Physiotherapy & Pilates

Happy World Physiotherapy Day!

If you suffer from headaches or migraines come see our Physiotherapists for treatment and advice on how to manage your symptoms.

Migraine & Headache Awareness Week 2023 Join free online webinars from headache experts with live audience Q&A. Discover the latest new treatments, research and get your questions answered. Don't miss Migraine & Headache Awareness Week from 4-8 September. Registration is free when you sign up today.

Are you suffering from pain in your joints and not sure what to do?

Physical exercise maybe the answer.

Come see one of our physiotherapists to help you manage your pain this winter. We can start with an assessment and provide you with strategies to help improve your pain.

Sore joints now it's getting cold? It's tempting to be less active – but doing more could help you feel better — The Conversation AU For some people with joint pain, cold weather seems to make it worse. And pain can be a barrier to exercise and activities you’d usually do.

Two thirds of Australians aged over 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Book in with one of our physiotherapists today so they can guide you in a bone health plan to prevent or manage this disease.

How stomping can help build strong bones and combat osteoporosis - ABC Sydney Build healthy bones by stomping

New therapy developed for treating lower back pain New therapy developed for treating lower back painBy 9News Staff7:52pm May 3, 2023 Tweet Facebook Mail "Breaking old habits" is at the heart of a new therapy changing the way Australians manage long-term back pain.Nearly 500 people with lower back pain from Sydney and Perth took part in a trial of c...

This captures my main motivation for writing GIRLHOOD. Not sure who to acknowledge these words to....every girl deserves to grow up to be her own unique self - to be happy, healthy and heard.
https://www.maggiedent.com/shop/girlhood/

A few tips for all the desk workers out there!

Your body is your temple! Looking after your body should be one of your priorities, it is still not too late for 2023 new year new me.

We run Clinical Pilates classes throughout the day, we are now taking new patients who want to get better! Unlike most Pilates studio, our approach is thoroughly assess our patients to create a tailored program.

We will make sure your exercises are targeting your weakness and aim to get rid of all your twinges and aches.

Learn more about our Clinical Pilates on our website! Or call us on 03 9899 0399.

Are you aware that 1 out of 4 females over 50 years old suffer from Gluteal Tendinopathy?

Key takeaways from our Blog post:

- Gluteal pain usually located on the side of the hip
- The pain is usually aggravating by side lying, walking and stairs
- Pain arises mostly due to increased stress on tendon
- Management will include lifestyle adjustment, symptom managment and progressive exercise
- Tendon pain can take long time to resolve
- Remember to seek help early before it becomes chronic

Full Bog Post:
https://www.surreyhillsphysio.com.au/article/gluteal-tendinopathy/

Happy international Women's Day!

Hi Surrey Hills Neighbours and Friends!

Hope everyone is managing well with all the crazy traffic. This is our parking guide until the end of May! Usually there are plenty of parking on union road. If you can't find any parking before your appointment, give us a call on 03 9899 0399.

Stay well and keep it moving 💪💪💪

Come and visit us. Not much traffic, easy parking. 😉

It's the holiday season, make sure you are relaxing, having a drink and catching up with your loved ones. Also, don't forget to do regular exercise during this period and keep the body moving.

Research has shown that if an individual never smoked, maintains a healthy weight, does regular exercise, has a healthy diet and consumes moderate amounts of alcohol, by the age of 50, his/her life expectancy is increased by 14 years (female) and 12.2 years (male). 🤯🤯🤯

Pelvic pain is a common and debilitating problem affecting many women and men. To learn more about what we can do to help you, call to speak to one of our wonderful physios who has a special interest in pelvic health.

🧎‍♀️ You can also check out these handy stretches from the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia🧘‍♀️

Pelvic Pain Foundation - For Women - Easy Stretches to Relax the Pelvis - Women These stretches are designed to loosen the muscles inside and around the pelvis.

If you're not sure how to deadlift, or worried that your form isn't quite what it could be, you're not alone. This high level exercise is incredibly useful, but takes some practice to get right. 🏋️‍♀️

Book in for a consultation with one of our wonderful physiotherapists to learn about how to do this exercise well.

Pay attention to your lower back: Your complete guide to the deadlift A deadlift can be the most dangerous exercise commonly performed in the gym. Here’s a physiotherapist’s guide to nailing the technique.

Learn how to make the most of the most humble of all exercises: walking, with this guide on walking for fitness.

https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/fitness/walking-for-fitness-how-to-get-the-best-workout-whether-you-have-five-minutes-or-40-c-5457340

How to get the best walking workout – whether you have five minutes or 40 Here’s how you can make strides in your physical and mental health regardless of how much time you have to walk.

Ever wondered why you feel better after a workout? Check out this informative post about why and how that "runner's high" happens. 🏃‍♀️

https://ideas.ted.com/why-does-running-give-you-a-high-heres-the-science/

Why does running give you a high? A look at the science And it’s not just running — you can get these feelings of bliss and well-being from other kinds of physical activity too. Research psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains how we can get i…

"So many changes happen during pregnancy and childbirth, so how do we safely return to running?"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-13/running-after-childbirth-baby-womens-health-fitness-pelvic-floor/100874512

So you've had a baby and want to return to running, how can you do it safely? Pregnancy and childbirth can bring about a raft of changes to women's bodies, so how do we navigate getting back to running after having a baby?

Fractured neck of femur is a common injury, with more than 25,000 older adults hospitalised each year - a figure that is expected to continue to rise. Emma Blake APAM, Brett Baxter APAM and Thomas Petrie APAM from the Orthopaedics National Group present five discussion points about the associated risk factors and management of these fractures. This is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze Heat Wrap Therapy and Handwarmers.com.au, partner of the PRF. https://australian.physio/research/prf/translation/five-facts-about-physiotherapy-and-fractured-neck-femur

Exercise is amazing for our physical health, but it's also great for the brain!

https://ideas.ted.com/why-your-brain-needs-you-to-exercise-plus-3-easy-ways-to-work-out-at-home/

Why your brain loves it when you exercise, plus 3 easy ways to work out at home Small space? No equipment? Can’t make noise? There are still a surprising number of ways to exercise at home — and the benefits you’ll gain are real and lasting, says neuroscienti…

Calling all kids who want to know more about physiotherapy! This article was written for kids and teens to help learn more about their bodies, plus how physiotherapists can help you.

If you'd like to know more, get in touch with our team today!

https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2022.639052

Why Does Movement Help? The Remarkable Science of Physical Therapy Many things happen in your body when you exercise. It is not just your muscles that get a workout. Almost every system in your body improves because of exercise. Physical therapists make the most of these changes. They provide movement-based treatments for a very wide range of conditions. In this ar...

Does working from home give you backache? 🤔
Most of us don't have ideal setups at home to accommodate working, and many people are coming in with sore backs because of it.
If you're not sure how to sit and you'd like to learn, check out this article and video from TED.

https://ideas.ted.com/youre-sitting-wrong-and-your-back-knows-it-heres-how-to-sit-instead/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social&utm_term=2022-01-26&utm_content=2022-01-26&fbclid=IwAR3rEPzeqLJRyAv-nwTXYESxaHf3_rConxYIdkdtQ_yb1-wtcGjNtLpCmmc

You’re sitting wrong — and your back knows it. Here’s how to sit instead By making just a few basic corrections, you can ease your back strain and discomfort, says posture expert Esther Gokhale.

Are you stressed about getting stressed? This article is worth a read...
"Stress is not always distress. If we choose to accept and embrace the upsides of stress, it can improve our mental health, performance and productivity."

https://theconversation.com/amp/athletes-use-stress-to-boost-their-wellbeing-heres-how-you-can-too-176065

Athletes use stress to boost their wellbeing – here's how you can too Accepting and embracing stress may just help us improve our mental health.