Upper Cross Syndrome – What You Need to Know

17/7/2017

Do you suffer from neck, shoulder or upper back pain? If so, it could be symptoms of Upper Cross Syndrome.

This condition refers to a person’s posture where the head is carried forward and the shoulders are rolled forward, which then creates a curve in the upper back. This posture type is very common in today’s society, and generally occurs in people that are desk workers or those that are primarily seated throughout the day and fail to make a conscious effort to maintain good posture.

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Just A Sprained Ankle, Or Something Worse?

26/4/2017

A sprained ankle is not only very painful, but can also be disabling for those who are unlucky enough to have one. For physios and patients alike, it has traditionally been common to hear the phrase ‘just a sprained ankle’ each time one is observed.

But what about when it begins as a seemingly simple sprained ankle, turning out to be something much worse?

Fat And Fit Or Thin And Un-exercised?

13/1/2017

A couple of years ago I went to the Australian Physiotherapy Association conference in Queensland. It is obviously important to keep up with the latest clinical and research information and this was a particularly interesting conference.

There is constant talk within the media of the growing prevalence of what could best be described as ‘fatness’ throughout the world. In Australia according to the ABS, 62.8% of adults are overweight and 27.5% of us are obese.

Sit Stand Desk – Just A Fad Or Genuine Health Benefits?

6/1/2017

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In every office, the question of sit stand desks and whether there is a genuine health benefit inevitably makes its way into the water cooler conversation. This is swiftly followed by a 50/50 split of the room, the money-men (and women) finding out how much you want to spend, and the idea quickly being dismissed for a more ’cost effective’ set up.

So, what does this mean for you and your health? Should you be requesting a sit stand desk?

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Upper Cross Syndrome – What You Need to Know

Just A Sprained Ankle, Or Something Worse?

Fat And Fit Or Thin And Un-exercised?

Sit Stand Desk – Just A Fad Or Genuine Health Benefits?

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