Make time for exercise!
Private Health Insurance reforms – what’s it all about?
Private Health Insurance Reforms – what are the changes in 2019? You might have noticed recently there has been a lot of talk about changes to private health insurance funding for exercise classes. So we have put together a summary of what these changes are, and how they may affect your insurance rebates. These changes […]
Prescribe exercise for cancer treatment!
Based on the growing body of compelling research and evidence, exercise should be part of a cancer treatment plan. A recent statement from COSA recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise (walking, swimming) and 2-3 sessions of resistance exercise (weights, pilates) per week for cancer patients. Evidence shows that exercise is safe during cancer treatment […]
Changing how we manage lower back pain
Research released from the University of Sydney this week supports a more natural approach to managing lower back pain. Rather than hitting your pain with strong opioid based analgesics and avoiding activity, your can now expect your doctor advise you to keep moving, avoid heavy pain killers, and perform gentle exercises to recover. They will […]
STEP into SPRING
The sun and the blossoms are out! It’s time to shake off your winter cobwebs and get active. Book an appointment with our physios to get moving again, or join a pilates or yoga class! Book now on 9850 4437
Why does it ache more in winter!?
It is a common patient complaint in the world of physio – “My joints seem to ache more in winter – is it possible?” The answer is “Yes!” There are a combination of reasons as to why people experience more pain during the colder winter months – especially when the temperature drops down here in […]
Respiratory and Oncology Physiotherapy
We are pleased to welcome Megan Howard, Respiratory and Oncology Physiotherapist, to the TRP team! What is respiratory physiotherapy? Respiratory physiotherapy is a field of physiotherapy that specialises in the assessment and treatment of diseases in the heart and lungs that can affect the process of breathing, as well as reduce exercise tolerance and quality […]
Yoga Assessments with Lauren
Are you keen to try yoga, but not sure how to get started? Or maybe you’re coming back from an injury and not sure if you can safely return to your usual yoga class? Or are you finding yourself stuck with a few key poses in class and want to work out how to master that […]
Women’s Health Lecture Series: Breasts, Bras and Biomechanics
On Wednesday 8th March – we had the great pleasure of welcoming Tish Monahan from She Science, a specialty sports bra store in Kew, to Thompsons Road Physiotherapy. Tish kindly presented to a group of our clients for a free women’s health lecture on breasts, bras and biomechanics. It was the first in a three-part series we […]
Osteoarthritis and exercise
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It mostly affects people over the age of 45 years. It involves the degradation and loss of cartilage in joints, which causes joint pain and stiffness. These symptoms lead to reduced activity, which in turn can lead to loss of muscle strength and flexibility, as well as negatively […]