Author: Brisbane City Physiotherapy Blog

Martin has recently completed a training course so he can deliver the GLA:D program for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. GLA:D stands for "Good Life with Arthritis in Denmark." The program involves patients committing to small group (ideally three to five) classes of two education sessions and twelve exercise sessions over six weeks. The intention is for patients to continue the program indepen...
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Injury can be a major setback to your fitness goals.  It seems sometimes that injury strikes at the most inappropriate times.  You have just started that 8 week challenge at your gym or you have just ramped up your training for that first marathon. Most people involved in fitness will experience injury at some point.   While it is true that training through your pain can make things worse, tr...
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A. Depends on “tissue loading” The buzz word in recent times with sporting injuries is “tissue loading.” While there are many factors that can contribute to the risk of a soft tissue injury a common contributing factor is to have too much or too little loading of the soft tissues leading up to the injury. The AIS has compiled data over several years with many sports and found that very simpl...
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Balance practice becomes more important the older we get and we can always learn and improve on our baseline. From the age of 40 our inner ear balance mechanisms, the little hair cells in our vestibular canals, start to break down. They in part give us the sensory orientation of our body in space. Our body also relies heavily on our sight and perceived orientation to the horizon and also...
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Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent chronic joint condition.  Osteoarthritis is the medical term for degenerative changes of the joint that can include both cartilage degeneration and irregular bony growth. Symptoms of osteoarthritis can present as pain, swelling and an inability to move the joint freely.  It is most commonly found in knees, hips and the lower back. Obesity is commonly acknowle...
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If you have been thinking about getting your nagging back problem fixed - now is the time. Brisbane City Physiotherapy will cut to the chase and assess your problem one on one and explain in simple terms what the problem is and the best course of action. We won't leave you hooked up to a machine while seeing other patients. We offer same day appointments and guarantee we will be on time. A rece...
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Benefits of walking 30 minutes a day Boots your mood and decreases anxiety - it has natural antidepressant effects by increasing oxygen delivery, raising base line energy levels, increasing the body and brain's access to Vitamin D , optimises your bodies detoxification processes Maintains joint mobility, muscle bulk, bone density, coordination and balance - quite simply use what you ha...
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It’s that time of year when Physiotherapists start to see patients with overuse injuries from running. So with the running season upon us, we have put together FIVE top tips to reduce your chances of lower limb running injuries. Whether your goal is to run 5km or a full marathon, use these tips to help you smoothly increase your distances injury-free. Pre Season Strengthening If yo...
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An interesting study in the American Journal of Neuroradiology (2015) illustrated MRI reporting of degenerative changes in people without back pain. For example, in a 40 year old cohort of people without back pain, 50% have a report of a "bulging disc," 33% have a report of a "disc protrusion," and 68% have a report of "disc degeneration." What this means for the patient with low back pain:...
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What is Pilates? An exercise system developed to improve posture,breathing, “core” stability, strength balance, muscle endurance and flexibility. It involves a series of controlled movements, performed on a machine or on the floor. It requires mental focus and improves your physical awareness. What is the “core” A term used to describe the muscles of the trunk, spine and pelvis. An effic...
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