Martina, owner and chartered Physiotherapist at Southside Physiotherapy Clinic shares some practical tips on how to reduce your pain at work and stop technology wreaking havoc on your neck, shoulders and spine. With so many of us spending our time glued to phones and laptops, it is little surprise to Martina that she has seen an increase in the number … Read More

It doesn’t matter whether we use a backpack to go to school, to work or to go to gym, we often find ourselves carrying too much weight which may result in a sore or stiff back at the end of the day. Using a backpack is still one of the most effective ways to carry something. However if not used … Read More

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Do you have stiff and intermittently achy joints? Do you want to improve your handicap? Do you want a simple golf stretch? As you know we need to use a wide range of joint movement to complete the golf swing. For this to occur, each joint involved in the swing must have flexibility. Often times this does not occur because … Read More

Engage core. Float right hip out to the right without pelvis moving 5 times. Repeat on left 5 times. 3 sets in total           Engage core. Slide right leg away on floor without pelvis moving, and then slide left leg away. 10 times each leg alternating.               Engage core. Flex … Read More

A Pain in the Knee cap (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) This condition affects 7% of adolescents and can be as high as 50% in the military population. It affects both the sporting and non sporting population and typically pain is felt with stairs, kneeling, running, jumping and squatting.   Treatment is based on identifying the main cause of the knee pain … Read More

Quadriceps Stretch Lie on your Right side, clasp L ankle and bring it to your bum. At the same time extend the left hip back. Hold 30 sec x 3. Repeat on the other side   Calf Stretch Facing wall with back foot pointing towards 12 o’ clock. Lean forward until you feel a stretch at the back of your … Read More

Don’t put up with painful feet this summer. Did you know that you can now have sandals made that have your custom made prescription insoles built into them!! For an assessment book online Click Here or Phone 2897171

At Southside physiotherapy we understand that although aches and pains are a normal part of pregnancy there are many physiotherapy treatments can help alleviate pain and enhance your pregnancy experience. Physiotherapy can treat neck and back pain, Diastases Recti and pelvic girdle pain along with general aches and pain associated with increased load on your joints during pregnancy. Our treatments … Read More

With a growing population of people engaging in physical activity many people may have heard of a foam roller…but are you using it correctly? A foam roller when used correctly can help alleviate post work out pain along with aches and pains associated with prolonged sitting and poor postures. See pictures below on some great way to use your foam … Read More