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
We often question about broken bones that won’t heal as well as others. Healthy bones week has prompted the staff Pivotal Motion to give some serious thought to all things bony. THE 3 PHASES OF HEALING FROM BONES FRACTURES The healing process is similar for most bones. Generally, there are
Leg length differences can be the source of many irregular issues in our bodies. Our bodies aren’t always symmetrical, there are small differences between each side that make us unique. Having one leg longer than the other is no exception. The length of your legs is just one example where
“I have flat feet!” Pes Planus is a medical term used to describe a foot that has a flattened arch. There are a number of causes for flat feet and ankle pronation these may include; Genetics: Many flat feet are due to some form of genetic predisposition. Bony Alignment: It may be
An ankle sprain is such a pain! A Poem by Lydia Bartram (Past) Pivotal Motion Physiotherapist Ankle sprains, ankle sprains, how common they are!As common as having a Toyota Rav car! Football pitch, netball court or falling down stairs,There is no avoiding those terrible tears! Swelling, bruising, unable to walk,it
People are different. This couldn’t be more accurate in the case of a tarsal coalition. What is a Tarsal Coalition? Tarsal coalitions are a variation found in some people where some of the tarsal bones of the foot are fused together. The tarsal bones are the seven larger bones that make up
