What’s the most common symptom us physiotherapists treat? This is by far PAIN. Almost all issues that patients come to our clinic for involve pain. Although pain is a negative experience and we want to help it go away, in some instances it may not be as bad or as
How physio helps with pain management is in multiple methods! Physiotherapists are commonly viewed as manual therapists doing heaps of massage, joint mobilisations or soft tissue release. However, a crucial role in our job is education. This is equally important in the recovery process because it affects outcomes and helps
If you’ve just joined a gym and are looking for tips, look no more! At Pivotal Motion, we’ve compiled a list of tips to make sure you get the best out of your goals! Gyms can be a wonderful place, motivational posters all over the walls, loud pumping music, and
Looking for some top tips as a newbie runner? Running season is well upon us. If you’re only just beginning to train we have some great tips here at Pivotal Motion to help you avoid the ice-pack and smash your goals this season. We have put together our top tips
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
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, it’s
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,
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 some
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 the
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
