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 […]
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain
The temporomandibular joint is formed between the mandible (bottom jaw bone) and the temporal bone of your skull in front of your ear. Joint dysfunction occurs due to cervical spine stiffness, cervical postural abnormalities, night teeth grinding and clenching which cause overactivity of the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication), affecting their ability to function, causing […]
The Importance of Sleep
We all know that we feel better after a good nights sleep. It improves our mood, gives us energy and makes us more focussed. But how important is it from an injury management and prevention perspective, well the answer is very important. A recent study found that extra sleep reduced the risk of stress fractures […]
Shin Splints and Strengthening Exercises
Strengthening is a key aspect of rehabilitation for shin splints to progressively load your muscles and adequately prepare them for running increased distances. Furthermore, building your running distance/intensity over time will help progressively load and condition them, thus reducing the risk of re-aggravation. Running at high intensities/longer distances immediately after a long period of rest […]
Smelly Feet
Bromhidrosis, also known as osmidrosis is the term used to describe body odour. In Podiatry, this term is specifically used to describe smelly feet or unpleasant foot odour which emanates from the skin. Smelly feet can occur as a result of atypical sweat regulation via hormones. Although having smelly feet can be an embarrassing condition, […]
Tendon Pain
Tendon issues are common in various parts of the body. We most commonly see them around the elbow, Achilles and hip region, however, they can occur nearly anywhere in the body. They are usually insidious, meaning they come on overtime. In saying this, acute ruptures are not uncommon. When tendon pain comes on insidiously, it […]
Do you suffer from persistent neck pain?
Neck pain is particularly common as there are so many causative factors: Trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident Poor posture Poor ergonomics in the workplace Degenerative diseases Chronic muscle strain Abnormalities in the joints or muscles But there is good news regarding persistent neck pain. New research reveals that massage can relieve neck pain […]
Summer Sandals – how do you know which is the best?
With summer fast approaching, the season of beaches, barbeques and tanning is upon us. Out goes the closed-in sneakers to keep your feet warm and in comes the slip-on sandals to keep your feet cool. However, as many people soon realise, most thongs and sandals aren’t the most foot-friendly footwear to be wearing, particularly if […]
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET REGULAR REMEDIAL MASSAGES?
4 KEY BENEFITS OF REGULAR MASSAGE THERAPY WE OFFER DIFFERENT TREATMENTS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS: Remedial Myofascial Cupping Sport Pregnancy MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) Relaxation The benefits of regular massage are more than those feel-good moments. Each session is a building block, training your body to maintain its relaxed state and teaching your muscles to […]
CALF STRETCHING
CALF STRETCHING Your calf muscle is located on the back of your lower leg and is composed of two different muscles. Your SOLEUS is the smaller, flat muscle that lies under your GASTROCNEMIUS, which is the larger surface muscle. The gastrocnemius has two heads which create its diamond shape. These two muscles merge at the […]
Shin Splints and Running Pain Part 2
As a continuation from the first blog discussing shin splints, this blog will discuss the importance of muscle massage release work and gentle stretches to help with soreness and recovery post-running. If the pain is adjacent to your shin bone then running an ice cube/block adjacent to your shin will assist, otherwise applying an ice […]
Dry Needling (Acupuncture)- the info you need to know
As practitioners, we often use the description of acupuncture and dry needling interchangeably. This is usually to increase patient’s awareness of the intervention we are attempting to practice. The correct definitions of the two are as follows Acupuncture- the use of the modality within a traditional Chinese medical field. The insertion of fine needles into […]
What to expect on your first Physio visit to Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry
So you have recently decided to deal with your pain head-on and have a Physiotherapy consult! The next step is figuring out which Physio to visit and wondering what to expect from your consult. Look no further than Mount Lawley Physio and Pod, where you are greeted by our lovely team and guided each step […]
Tennis Elbow: Why, Where and What to do
Tennis elbow is one of the most deceptive terms in a Physiotherapist’s vocabulary. Why, because I estimate that over the course of my career, less than 10% of the ‘Tennis Elbow’s’ I’ve seen are actually caused by tennis. Tennis elbow is a form of tendinopathy (previously called tendinitis). It is caused when one of the […]
Warts
Plantar warts (also known as verucca / verrucae pedis) are a common benign viral skin infection, affecting around 7 to 12% of the population at any one given time. These lesions are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) – most commonly HPV 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 27 and 57. They can present as […]
Athlete’s foot (Tinea Pedis)
What is Athlete’s foot? Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a common contagious fungal skin infection caused primarily by fungi called dermatophytes. It typically affects the sole of the foot and the skin between the toes. It is easily spread between people and can be contracted from walking barefoot in communal areas such as showers, bathrooms and […]
Big Toe and Joint Pain and Stiffness
Hallux Limitus & Hallux Rigidus – What is it? Have you started experiencing pain, swelling and stiffness when moving your big toe which is worsened or brought on by the cold, damp weather? This could be the result of a condition called hallux limitus which means there is a ‘loss of motion in the big […]
Shin Splints
Calf and shin pain during running Have you recently commenced running or trying to increase your loads and getting shin or calf pain? This could the result of weakness through your arch muscles particularly your tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle originates deep to your main calf muscle, the gastrocnemius, attaching onto your shin bone, the […]
SpeedFit
Over the last month I was invited by Paula at North Perth SpeedFit to give this “smarter” workout a go. I wanted to know whether this form of exercise was going to be appropriate for my clients and the overall benefits…the answer is YES ! What is SpeedFit? SpeedFit uses EMS technology used mainly once […]
Footwear and Developing Milestones in Children’s Feet
From a young age, children’s feet are constantly evolving and changing shape. As a result, footwear is very important as your child progresses from their first steps to running around playing sports. Here are some common milestones to look for in your kids’ feet, and what to look for in footwear. 6 months – 2 […]
Headaches, Headaches, Headaches
Headaches: Are They Being Caused by My Neck There are numerous triggers that can cause headaches and discerning the source can be difficult. So, what are the key signs that suggest it may be related to your neck. Let’s look at the where, when and type of symptoms. Where: Neck related headaches are usually located […]
Thoracic Spine
Do you get any upper to middle back pain or stiffness? It could be due to your sitting or standing posture or a lack of strength through your thoracic spine. This can potentially place more pressure on your neck or lower back. If you have a job involving prolonged sitting or standing always be conscious […]
Podiatric Medical Pedicures
Our podiatrists at Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry are highly qualified and experts at providing a relaxing medical pedicure for patients from all walks of life. We follow strict, sterile protocols to guarantee healthy, beautiful feet. We have created a medical pedicure treatment as patients often attend for pedicures at nail salons, who may use […]
Vestibular Physiotherapy
Our Head Physiotherapist Saleena has recently completed a course on Vestibular Physiotherapy. Download the below link to find out more about Vestibular Physiotherapy or call us on 9271 8805 or book online with Saleena if you have symptoms or are suffering from Vestibular.
Part 3 of 3 – A Dancers’ Feet, Foot Care for Dancers
Last month our Podiatrist Catherine released part 2 of 3 of her blog that covered Common Issues for Dancers and Preventing and Managing – Defective Padding. This is the last part of Catherines 3 part blog which will cover; Common Injuries Preventing Injuries Click on the below link to find out more
ACL Injuries: To have Surgery Or Not
Not all that long ago this wasn’t even a question, if you tore your ACL, you had it surgically repaired. However, in recent times things have changed, and non-surgical management is becoming more common. Why is this? Well, a lot of people can function quite well with a torn ACL. Currently most athletes who are […]
TREADMILL GAIT ANALYSIS
At Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry, we now have access to treadmill gait analysis for all patients. This is particularly handy for patients suffering from lower leg injuries, knee and hip pain, and chronic muscular pain. Treadmill gait analysis allows our physicians to diagnose your injury, assess biomechanical failures/deficiencies, formulate a treatment protocol and help […]
What to do after your massage?
The following blog covers some advice and tips to get a healthy experience with your remedial massage treatment. Rest and recover and avoid heavy exercises after your massage: Exercising after a session can both increase muscles soreness and compromise the value of the soft tissue work you’ve just received. Give your body time to heal […]