SLEEP & OUR HEALTH Sleep is fast becoming widely recognised as one of the most important factors for maintaining good health across the lifespan and has even been stated as the most important pillar of health, ahead of good nutrition and physical exercise. Sleeping poorly has been linked to increases in all-cause mortality (which means […]
As physio's we commonly get asked the differences between ‘dry needling’ and ‘acupuncture’. There are definitely some similarities between the two techniques, but the two are more different than they are alike! The similarity between acupuncture and dry needling lies in the needles themselves. Very fine-gauge needles (of varying thicknesses & lengths) are used for […]
Lately we have discussed several of the key minerals required for healthy bones and bodily function (magnesium, calcium and vitamin D). But now let’s review what else is required for healthy bones. Many minerals are needed to support our bones, but did you know that up to 50% of our bone mass is made up […]
WELLNESS REVIEWAuthor: Hannah Lewis- Yates Physiotherapy, Friday, 29th March, 2019 PRE-habilitation – what does this mean? Rehabilitation is a concept that is very familiar to most people – the process of regaining strength after surgery. But what is prehabilitation? Undergoing major surgery can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. It is usually followed by […]
Lower Back Pain – to move or not to move, that is the question!
Low back pain is arguably one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain that we as a society experience today. Increased body weight, repetitive movements, more time spent sitting and less time being active are all factors that can contribute to the development of ongoing or intermittent back pain. When back pain strikes it […]
News from our Fullarton clinic at Living Choice Retirement Village!
We always love to receive feedback from our clients! Here is a little write up of what we do at our Fullarton clinic within Living Choice Retirement Village and how our clients are improving their quality of life! To read the full newsletter please head to https://livingchoice.com.au/choice-living-april-2019/
Author: Hannah Lewis- Yates Physiotherapy, 12th April, 2019Osteoarthritis in winter Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint, and is one of the main culprits for joint pain that we see as physiotherapists, most commonly affecting the knees, hips, necks, wrists and thumbs. Everyone has heard of OA – but what actually is it? In a healthy […]
Our fab physiotherapist Hannah has a special interest in Women's Health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Hannah will be joining the women at the SRC stand this weekend to discuss any pre- or post-natal aches and pains, caring for your body during or after pregnancy and to chat about all things pelvic floor and abdominal muscle recovery. […]
Mum's and Bub's Reformer Physiotherapy! Great news! Yates Physiotherapy is now pleased to offer specialised Mums and Bubs classes for women pre and post pregnancy at our new Erindale Clinic. Throughout pregnancy many women find that they develop weakness in various areas including their stomach muscles, back, and core stability. Reformer Physiotherapy, a machine based […]
