Category: HEALTH

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How can I self test for hypermobility?

Hypermobility is common among both sport and the general population. In day to day life it may not affect us, but if we play more sport or engage in more exercise we may begin to notice the effects. So what is it? Hypermobility is characterised by having excessive range of

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Foot ‘core’ muscles are a thing

Do you know that your foot ‘core’ muscles are a thing? Looking at your foot right now, how many muscles do you think are there in your foot? Fun fact,  there are actually 29 muscles in the human foot. These muscles are subdivided into extrinsic (superficial) and intrinsic (deeper) muscles.

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Posterior Ankle Pain

Latest on plantar fasciitis

Want to know more about the latest on plantar fasciitis? The aim of this blog is to provide you an insight into plantar fasciitis, as well as effective treatment strategies.   What is the plantar fascia? And what is its role and function? The plantar fascia is a dense, fibrous

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How to strengthen your wrists: exercises and tips

As learnt in our previous blog, wrist injuries are common, especially with office jobs. They are also very manageable and treatable. With the right physiotherapy interventions and home exercise programs, especially from Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy, wrist pain can be reduced and managed. In this blog, some easy to do at

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Common Wrist Injuries

As discovered in our previous blog, wrist injuries can often occur due to prolonged office work. Below are some common wrist injuries that can occur so we have given some insight into how they can present. Wrist Repetitive Strain Injury Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an umbrella term used to

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Office jobs and wrist conditions

The impact of office work Available evidence suggests that many Australians sit for considerable amounts of time each day, mostly those having desk jobs.  For example, data from the Australian Health Study showed that adults report on average 39 hours per week being sedentary, with about 10 of these hours

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Balancing training load and life load

Trying to balance training load and life load can be difficult. Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy looks into ways to change this. How to Modify Training Load When Life Load / Stress Increases Stress or anxiety can sometimes get the best of us and can have a significant impact on our ability

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Mindfulness: how do I practice it?

Practicing mindfulness can take practice, but it’s a skill that’s important for your mental health. Mindfulness encompasses being aware and present. It’s a form of mediation where you can dedicate as much or as little time to feel the benefits. It’s a tool that can be used everywhere because all

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Long-Term Athletic Development in young athletes

Why is it important? Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) in young athletes typically focuses on building fundamental movement skills and athletic abilities over the LONG-TERM. The term LTAD is used across all ages and training levels but will generally be seen or heard in the training world when discussing youths and

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The effect of joint mobilisations

Our joints The joints in our body are constantly working throughout the day without us even realising. At any point in your body that you can bend, there is a joint responsible for it! They undergo hundreds of repetitions daily with activities such as walking, typing, driving and talking. We

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