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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We don’t have to have Hulk strength to be providing our bodies with the most benefit. Yes, being extremely strong may be the goal for some, but general strength training for muscle health should be incorporated into your exercise routine. Strength is a muscles ability to withstand force. You require
