Two words. Alignment; symmetry. As a physiotherapist in Brisbane (a city populated by relatively health conscious people), have discovered that many people are concerned about mal-alignment and asymmetry; the effect body alignment has on overall health. It appears that several people are under the impression that they come to the
I came across a study about re-spraining ankles on my lunch break the other day. As a practicing physiotherapist, I understand how difficult treating ankle sprains can be. I tend to a fair few people with similar complaints; “I rolled my ankle”, “I twisted it” and my personal favourite “I’ve
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare progressive disease of connective tissue that occurs due to a genetic mutation in the body. While little is known about the pathophysiology of the condition, it is known that the mutation occurs in the ACVR1/ALK2 gene. Occurring in approximately one in two
PAIN THAT MOVES – A BLOG ABOUT ‘REFERRED PAIN’ AND HOW IT WORKS We often have patients complaining of neck and back pains that refer to different areas such as their arms or legs; when pain caused by one area of the body is felt in a different location this is
The Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy exercise programs we design are crafted with care and tailored to maximising your quality of life and movement potential. This is achieved through a combination of methods including health promotion, injury prevention, treatment and intervention, and rehabilitation. The rehabilitation physiotherapists at Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy are highly qualified
Move better than before We pride ourselves on our client focus here at Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy. Welcoming new and returning patients equally, and giving 100% of our attention to establishing diagnosis, treatments and positive outcomes. We are here to promote overall health and positive ways of improving range of motion.
Acute low back pain can be a very debilitating condition. It is estimated that approximately 80% of Australians will experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives which is why Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy wanted to share these back pain tips to help inform you about treating your
Maintenance is my new favourite word. With the holidays coming up, it appears that we are all forgetting to look after ourselves and forgetting why regular exercise benefits us so much. I too (and bear in mind I am a physiotherapist in Brisbane!) have been guilty of not maintaining my
The thing about the really hardworking kids in school is that it all starts to weigh them down half way through the year. I mean that literally. Their bags are just poorly fitted and are far too heavy.Continue reading to discover our back to school tips that will help your
DIABETES MELLITUS – THE DIABETIC FOOT The number one request for allied health professionals is to perform a diabetic check and to provide assistance for diabetic foot and health management. WHAT IS DIABETES MELLITUS? Let’s start at the beginning. Diabetes Mellitus, or diabetes, is a condition that is caused when
