25 May
Pets: The real winners during self-isolation at Myotherapy & Allied Health
For most of us, it has been an awfully long two months in self-isolation. At least we think so…
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07 Apr
Due to the quarantine I’ll only be telling inside jokes…..
Yes, dad jokes are a great way to get through some of these tough times and I know you…
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25 Nov
Getting you from acute back pain to functionally fit
Given the correct exercise prescription we can get you from acute back pain to functionally fit. These exercises should…
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16 Sep
How to have superhuman strength (sort of)
“Engage your core” … how many times have you heard that? So much that it has probably become lost…
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13 Aug
Ergonomics for Office Workers
We are lucky enough to have our very own Ergonomic Consultant working from MAHG. We have drawn on his…
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31 Jul
Pain relief for office workers
Admin superstars this one is for you! We have put together a series of stretches for you to complete…
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05 Jun
Lift your winter spirits with a mid-year celebration
There are those
of us who embrace the crispy chill in the air, those who find the smell of rain
refreshing,…
24 May
Arthritis – Combatting the morning stiffness that Winter brings
The cold nights are upon us, and with that comes feelings of angst
for arthritis sufferers. For over two million…
18 Apr
Tumeric – the powerhouse nutrient
The powerful
benefits of including Turmeric into your health regime are undeniable. It is a noted strong antioxidant and powerful
anti-inflammatory…
28 Mar
TOOTH PAIN, EAR PAIN, JOINT CLICKING, HEADACHES? IT COULD BE YOUR TMJ.
I consulted a patient, let’s call her Mary, who had not been able to open her mouth more than…
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13 Mar
Prevent common lower leg injuries by 69% with this Injury Prevention warm up
We have created an injury prevention warm up for local sporting clubs and coaches based on FIFA, and current…
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13 Mar
Customise your footy boots for 2019
Footy is well underway and I’m excited! With Geelong not only joining the AFLW this season, but leading their…
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31 Jan
Walking for back pain can also prevent death and disease
Walking is one of the easiest and most accessible
intervention (remedy) for lower back pain that I prescribe to my…
30 Jan
Towel tearing isometric shoulder exercise
Tom McLeod demonstrates a great exercise for your shoulders. This can be done using a towel at home. Don’t…
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30 Jan
Strengthen your glutes with these easy exercises.
A Glute bridge is a great way to strengthen your glutes, back and hamstrings.
The following videos are designed to…
18 Jan
We can help you alleviate your back pain while driving, without teaching you how Vin Diesel drives!
Most adults sit down for 8-10 hours each day on average. Part
of this time is sitting in the car…
19 Oct
How to wipe out lower back pain and get back on the board
As we begin our descent into summer, more and more aussies make their way towards the beach. Whether you’re…
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11 Oct
National Safe Work Month
Last week marked the start of National Safe Work Month, a campaign to raise awareness about Work Health and…
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19 Sep
Headaches – What kind do I have!?
This article is a general introduction to headaches. We will discuss the two major types and what can be…
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18 Sep
HEADACHES – How does Myotherapy really work?
The actual pain that you present with is normally just the ‘visible’ part of your problem. Your movement patterns…
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24 May
Spikey ball demonstration
Spikey ball demonstration
Tom and Ange demonstrate in this video how to use a Spikey ball (or trigger point ball)…
23 May
Posture pole demonstration
Tom’s going to show us how to use a posture pole – which is basically half a foam roller.
It… read more
18 May
Immune boosting chicken soup
Chase away those winter time nasties!!
I love following ‘The Healthy Chef’ and this Polish inspired soup has become one…
17 May
Coughing: Can Myotherapy fix a chronic cough?
Well I bet you thought treatment for coughing was out of the scope of Myotherapy. Think again!
Coughing is a reflex.
Coughing is…
19 Feb
Could poor posture be adding to my gut issues?
Poor posture can cause havoc on our internal organs, especially relating to our digestive function.
Volloria et al. discovered patients…
19 Feb
Effects of poor posture are hard to digest
Yes life has become busy! It’s so easy to slip into the habit of having the odd quick meal…
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19 Jan
2018 best school shoes to make you a class act.
With only a few weeks left of school holidays, it’s time to hit the shops and find a pair…
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20 Dec
To heat or not to heat? That is the question..
I have this question asked every week, so here we go. The answer is not black and white so let…
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15 Dec
5 ways to survive the festive season.
Self-Care ideas to help you cope with and enjoy the busy season.
Make a Plan
Plan out your week, including…
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06 Dec
Does your desk stand the test?
Does your desk stand the test?
The problem
In the clinic we see a lot of neck and shoulder pain…
05 Sep
Trying anything to recover quicker for your finals games?
With finals just around the corner, recovery comes to the front of everyone’s mind (this should be done all…
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11 Jul
Is Achilles pain your Achilles heel?
Achilles pain and tendinopathy can debilitate an athlete and make long working days hell for sufferers with swelling and…
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24 May
Simple stretches to get ahead of the crowd
As Myotherapists we’re always looking at ways to prevent injury, and at home or work, stretching is always a…
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17 May
How to easily build strong and stable ankles
In the world of sport, ankles are the most commonly injured area of the body, so why do we…
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23 Mar
Improve your shin pain with these top 4 powerful tips.
Shin splints is a common term which encompasses all facets of shin pain, it can last months or just…
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06 Mar
How much foam rolling is too much?
This is a question which a lot of athletes and gym junkies ask regularly.
The answer is often a lot…
07 Feb
Guys fantastic new pain relief device
This tiny device will help with your pain.
Introducing the Newest toy which Guy is using to help treat pain…
27 Jan
2017’s Best Football boots!
With the football pre-season underway, make sure you give your feet the premiership treatment.
There are a plethora of football…
25 Jan
Balance Foot Care’s Best School Shoes for 2017
‘Quality school shoes can help prevent many foot, ankle and lower limb problems in children and adolescents.’
Christmas and New…
24 Jan
The road to recovery and chronic pain
Chronic pain is generally defined as ongoing pain lasting longer than 6-12 weeks. This type of pain can be…
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24 Jan
Tim is getting acquainted with Mauritius
As many of you are aware Timothy King and his family are away in 2017.
They are establishing a health…
13 Jan
Carpal Tunnel – a personal story
A number of years ago my mum was diagnosed as suffering from severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists…
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13 Jan
Myotherapy is for everyone
Over the last year I have begun working closely with clients living in Geelong’s disability care system. I’ve found…
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11 Jan
Jaw pain and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
jaw joint pain
The jaw is the most complicated joint in the body and jaw pain is often behind a…
09 Dec
The dreaded ACL injury
acl tears and rupture
This can be a season ending, (potentially career ending) injury for athletes and all sportspeople alike….
18 Nov
Difference between Myotherapy and other therapies
People often ask us what the difference is between a Myotherapist and other health professionals. This is a very…
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17 Nov
Olivia’s Hips and Bowen
Bowen therapy prevented my 3 month old daughter Olivia from having hip surgery.
Olivia was diagnosed with non clicking hip…
10 Oct
Types of stretching
Have you ever thought, “how is the best way to stretch?”
Often my patients ask when they should stretch, and…