In efforts to avoid the ill effects that come with sitting long hours at a desk job (“sitting is the new smoking” has become a common saying), people are increasingly taking to the idea of standing rather than sitting down. Upon the discovery that...
Running is a fantastic way to stay active, keep healthy and have fun, but at the end of the day, it comes with a few risks as well. With increased regular impact on your joints and consistent use of tendons and ligaments, it pays to keep yourself informed...
Being a mum is back-breaking work! So in honour of mums everywhere - and with Mother’s Day coming up (at the time of publishing) - we’ve put together a few bits of advice for keeping the back and spine in good order.
Back Health for New Mums
Pregnant...
In this weeks episode, Tony talks about heel pain - what it is, how it happens, how to treat it, and how to get back to a pain-free state.
It’s one of the more common complaints he sees at Morley Physiotherapy Centre, and Tony has taken the time...
For professional athletes and weekend warriors alike, sports injuries are a reality that one must be prepared to handle. In order to help point you in the right direction in the event of an injury, we’ve put together a list of tips from identification...
In this episode of the Morley Physiotherapy Centre Podcast, Tony talks all about ankle sprains - how they happen, when to see a doctor, and how to achieve the best possible recovery.
Ever had an ankle sprain? Worried you might get one? Do you play...
Getting back into sport or exercise? It's easy to injure your lower back following a period of lower activity or inactivity.
The lower back gets put under a lot of pressure in many sports. Running, golf, weightlifting, and any sport that involves...
If you’re injured and keen to make a complete recovery after an injury, adhering to a proper rehabilitation framework and schedule is critical.
Without effective treatment which follows a proven series of processes and exercises your injury and recovery...
In this episode of the Morley Physiotherapy Centre Podcast, owner Tony talks about “Text-Neck Syndrome.”
What is it? It’s the unofficial term for an increasingly common problem - neck soreness from hours spent looking down at phones, tablets...
From kicking a ball around in the playground at school or at the soccer club on weekends, to having a game on the beach with your mates in summer, there’s no denying that soccer is one of the most popular team-based sports in Australia and worldwide.
Unfortunately,...