Top 4 Things to Know Before Your Physiotherapy Appointment
This is a list of the top things to know and tick off before seeing your physiotherapist. 1. Length of appointments At Yates Physiotherapy, our initial appointments are 40 minutes long and our follow up appointments are 30 minutes. This means that if it's your first time seeing a physiotherapist or if the appointment is […]
In the picturesque landscapes of Australia, where the outdoors beckons and active lifestyles thrive, achieving optimal wellness is a common pursuit. But here's what might be the missing piece of your health puzzle—regular physiotherapy! It's not just for rehabbing athletes or nursing an injury; it's a golden ticket to unlocking numerous health benefits you probably […]
One of the main challenges physiotherapists face in practice is proving to patients the need for either specific or general exercise and motivating them to get it done. Exercise is one of the most evidence supported medicines, proving to be very efficacious for a wide range of health issues including osteoarthritis, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, […]
Concussion is a highly topical and often contentious talking point in the sporting landscape from grassroots to the elite level. Commonly asked questions by those affected are how long should I wait before returning to sport? How do I know if I am safe to play sport after a concussion? Should I play sport again, […]
In Australia, treatment usually focuses on surgery and the GLA:D™ Australia program offers a safe alternative that may avoid the need for surgery within individuals experiencing hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. GLA:D™ Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity. You may participate in the GLA:D™ […]
A foam roller is a tool that a Physiotherapist will often recommend for a ‘home treatment’ option. You might have seen them around the clinic or in the gym – a thick blue tube of foam. Foam rollers, spikey balls and other self-massage tools all fall under the same category, and are used for self […]
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 […]
