A common question for physios is about the grading of exercises and why this is so important to prevent an injury. We commonly see this season bring on a unique profile of injuries. Our primary role as physiotherapists is in injury prevention. We would rather stop an injury occurring instead
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How Prehab Can Assist With Injuries And Post-Surgery Recovery It’s the month of March and that means a change of season, which may help motivate those of us who are still struggling to maintain our fitness regime after the ‘downtime’ of the Christmas holidays. If you have children,
At Pivotal Motion, our focus is always on the prevention of injuries. We often see a surge of students come into the clinic not long after the holiday period has ended and school has started, with injuries, aches and niggles from a variety of reasons. To help prevent these issues,
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The holidays are over, so it’s time to get back into the swing of the school year! Whether you’re dealing with a first-grader or a teenager who’s in their last year of senior schooling, maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is the key to a happy, well-adjusted child. Here are
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Backpacks come in all sizes, colours, fabrics and shapes. They are not just a means to carry school books and lunch packages around, they are also a way for kids of all ages to express their sense of style. Compared to shoulder bags or purses, backpacks are better because
Back pain is one of the most common injuries seen by physiotherapists. It can affect all people for a variety of reasons, whether it be structural or functional. 1. Strengthen Core Muscles Strengthening your core doesn’t just help you to get abs and look great, it assists with your posture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With summer well and truly underway, most of us have probably spent the holiday period being active with family and friends. With the start of a New Year, many of us are also possibly reassessing our health and fitness goals for the future. Whether you’re dealing with a holiday
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Swimming is Australia’s leading sport, with over 6 million Australians participating in swimming either regularly or occasionally in the last three months (Morgan, R. 2018). As swimming is a low-impact sport, most people think that the chances of getting injured are small. However, what many may now know is
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There is no denying it, the holiday season can be stressful. Whether you’re hosting, cooking, organising gifts or even just celebrating; there’s a lot of pressure during the holiday season and sometimes it can become a bit much. But it doesn’t have to be. At Pivotal Motion we are
Whether you’re spending your downtime at the beach, camping or simply lazing about by the pool at home, no doubt the upcoming holiday season will be a busy one. But unfortunately, along with the happiness and hype that goes along with all the festivities, pain can also be experienced as
