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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
What is Vestibular Physiotherapy?
At Thompsons Road Physiotherapy we have a special interest in treating people with vestibular problems. These include symptoms of vertigo (a sense that you are moving or the environment is moving, usually spinning or swaying), nausea and a sense of imbalance. Most people have very little idea of how the vestibular system works. The vestibular […]