Should I book an appointment with a physio near me? When booking an appointment to see a physio near me there are several things to consider, none more important than the question, is seeing a physio actually worth it??? As a physio myself clearly, I would like to think that a seeing physiotherapist can assist […]
Category Archives: Treatment Modalities
At The Movement Centre our Randwick Physio and Randwick Podiatry team have a wide variety of skills, and use a number of different treatment modalities with our client base to assist in the treatment, healing, and recovery process. As much as we are aware that patient education, activity modification and exercise prescription can make up the lion share of many sessions, there is frequently a place for manual therapy, electrotherapeutic devices and other treatment modalities in pain and injury rehabilitation.
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May
May
Prehab – preseason preparation The use of strength training for improved athletic performance is not a new phenomena. However, the value of specific strength training for injury prevention is only now beginning to be understood and applied across all levels of sport. Thanks to this, physios are becoming much more proactive in utilising strength training […]
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Mar
Mar
Physio sports taping benefits In our previous blog we have discussed the theories behind the use for sports taping. The first blog focused on taping for ankle injuries. In this blog we will look at sports taping shoulder injuries. Particularly shoulder taping for rugby and other contact sports. Anatomy of the shoulder The shoulder joint […]
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Mar
Mar
Physio sports taping at The Movement Centre Randwick Winter sports season is fast approaching. So, we thought we would address the fundamentals of strapping tape. Here we will take a look at the theory, benefits, limitations, evidence and some of the practical applications for physio sports taping. In this blog we will predominantly look at […]
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Mar
Mar
Randwick Sports Massage We now offer sports massage in Randwick at our physio practice, Movement Centre. A quick search of the internet will turn up lots of information regarding massage. It is a hot topic of debate amongst physios. Traditionally massage has made up a huge amount of time and energy spent on the physio […]
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Feb
Feb
The fundamentals of rotator cuff physio rehab In a previous blog post we have outlined the anatomy and mechanics of the rotator cuff. We also discussed the ways these muscles can be overloaded and injured. Forming a clear understanding of the muscles and tendons at play is important so we can adequately address the problem. […]
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Aug
Aug
Reformer Pilates Physio Exercises In A Physio Rehab Space At The Movement Centre in Randwick we are thrilled to have our new Pilates reformer up and running in our physio rehab gym. Pilates reformers are a great bit of equipment for a wide range of exercises – not just fancy and intricate Pilates maneuvers. Reformer […]
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May
May
Knee arthritis a common cause of knee pain Knee arthritis, or knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common conditions we see at Movement Centre in Randwick. It can affect one or both knees. OA often presents as knee pain and stiffness in the joint, especially around the inside / medial joint line. It […]
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May
May
NormaTec Recovery System At Your Local Randwick Sports Physio Practice The Movement Centre is proud to offer NormaTec compression boots and hip attachments as part of our health services. NormaTec is a world-class recovery system used with great success post-surgically, following intensive exercise and even to freshen up the legs in individuals working on their […]
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Mar
Mar
When do you need to use custom insoles? Have you used orthotics before? You may know them as insoles specifically designed for your feet, but how do you know if you need them? Custom insoles are prescribed by podiatrists for a wide range of reasons, here’s a quick summary to help you assess if you […]