What is Fascia?
Fascia means “band” in Latin, is a band or sheet of connective tissue primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilized, encloses and separates muscles, and other internal organs. Fascia holds together the entire body, it’s connected from our head to our toes. When it’s healthy it’s flexible, supple and it glides. What is fascia […]
The Importance of Rest and Recovery
Why do we feel sore after a day of strenuous exercise? When you work your muscles harder than you are used to, it is generally believed to cause microscopic damage to the tiny muscles fibres working so hard in your arms, legs, core or any other area that you are working out. These tiny tears […]
Children’s Podiatry Part 1 – what we do
Our podiatrists at Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry are highly qualified and all have special interests in children’s podiatry. From any biomechanical complaints through to common skin/nail conditions, our podiatrists are extremely adept at providing the best possible solution for parents and children alike. All appointments include diagnosis, full assessments, treatment and management plans. From […]
Blisters
What are Blisters? A blister is a small fluid-filled pocket in the upper-most layer of the skin (epidermis). The fluid in blisters is typically clear but can become cloudy, bloody or filled with pus if it becomes infected. Blisters are frequently underestimated in the amount of pain they can cause. They are commonly seen as […]