Category: HEALTH

Pile of winter clothes on chair | featured image for Seven Ways to Warm Up this Brisbane Winter.

Seven Ways to Warm Up this Brisbane Winter

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 7 favorite waysto warm up this Brisbane Winter at Pivotal Motion. 1. Layer Up Brisbane Winters are great! It cools down just enough to bundle up in your cosiest outfits. Wear several layers of clothes so you can layer and unlayer as the temperature changes through the day. Also

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The Focus Is On Foot Health With Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This month we’re focusing on foot health. We want to encourage you to take a step in the right direction by listening in and taking action toward a happier, healthier you. Our team is equipped with knowledge and experience to support you on your journey, whether it’s through preventative care,

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What To Wear For Working Out In Brisbane Winter

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Working out in Brisbane Winter can be hard. Especially as the early mornings and afternoon get cooler. Pivotal Motion has some easy information to follow for your Winter exercise attire. ‘Layer up’ is something we hear every time Brisbane Winter comes around. There is good reason for this, especially

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Pivotal Motion provides tips on how to meal prep.

Five Easy Meal Prep Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Meal prepping can be daunting for first-timers when you look at the overall amount of food to make. Pivotal Motion will break it down for you with simple, easy steps… You’ll be a meal prep pro in no time! Brisbane has so much to offer when it comes to

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Pivotal Motion is all about good quality movement

Pivotal Motion is all about good quality movement. The origins of Pivotal Motion were sparked when Founder, Bobbie-Jo Strong was watching a Queensland Reds rugby match at the age of 13. From the moment she saw what physiotherapy could do for others, she knew she wanted to facilitate an environment

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Swimmer | Featured Image for the Shoulder Impingement Treatment Page of Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy.

Hydrotherapy: Get The Most Out of Your Bath

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hydrotherapy physio is a modality used to treat injuries, muscle pain, and improve recovery. It may sound a little complex, but in its simplest form you can take advantage of the benefits of hydrotherapy in your bath. Did you know that different types of baths have different effects on your

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motivation on how to stay active

Exercise Right Week: Staying Active In Brisbane

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year’ theme for Exercise Right Week is “Motivation To Move” and we’re joining the conversation. We personally believe that movement is the best medicine and want to let you in on some super easy ways to stay active in Brisbane. Ready to make your move?   We get it,

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Woman and trainer practicing shoulder warm up exercises | Featured image for Shoulder Warm Up Exercises blog for Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy.

Isometric Exercises

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A type of strengthening exercise us physios love to prescribe at Pivotal Motion are isometric exercises. This form of strengthening is often not highlighted enough. Furthermore, applying it in the injury rehabilitation process can produce significant positive effects. This blog is aimed at providing our readers with the 101 on

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Dry Needling

The 101 on a Dry Needling Physio

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dry needling physio is an invasive treatment technique. Whereby the physio will insert fine filament needles through the skin to the underlying tissues, primarily muscles, to stimulate a therapeutic response. When targeted on certain dysfunctional muscle groups or sections of muscles, the needles stimulate a healing response to restore

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PFPS

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the exciting things for the Pivotal Motion Family lately is the opening of the brand spanking new Reading Cinemas at Newmarket Village! It has certainly made the shopping village more vibrant. However, to us, we can’t help but think one thing: the return of the nasty ‘Moviegoers’ Knee’.

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