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
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 injury,
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 that
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 here
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
This article is educational and is not personal medical advice. Pain, injury and rehabilitation are individual. A Pivotal Motion physiotherapist can assess your specific symptoms and recommend treatment. To book a consultation, visit pivotalmotion.physio or call (07) 3352 5116. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Pivotal Motion Education
Have you ever had the feeling of your foot falling asleep or noticed burning pain on the top of your foot? It is usually followed by a few minutes of pins and needles and a tingling sensation as blood enters the foot again. The cause of these funny feelings is
