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Metatarsal Stress Fracture

Check out this blog on Metatarsal Stress Fractures —-> Stress Fracture Blog. Have any questions or would like to book in to see one of our experienced Podiatrists, go to our website now or call us at 9271 8805.

Bunion’s

Want to know what a bunion is? The causes of bunions, what symptoms to look out for and how our Podiatrists at Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry can do to help. Then check out this blog that our Head Podiatrist Angelo has written. —–> Bunion Blog

Types of Massage Techniques at MLPP

Our Massage Therapist Sarah is highly qualified in a variety of massage techniques. Below is information about a few of her techniques. Click the link to find out information about some of our massage techniques  Massage Techniques

Plantar Fascia Stretches

Our Head Podiatrist Angelo has put together 5 Plantar Fascia stretches. For heel/arch pain, these are the best exercises to perform daily. Should symptoms continue or worsen, you should book in to see your GP or health professional for further advice.   Click the links to try out these stretches Plantar Fascia Stretched pg1 Plantar […]

How Physiotherapy Can Help with Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes weakening of the bones. It is a progressive disease that will worsen if left untreated or not identified. In older females Osteoporosis is more common. This is due to lower estrogen levels post menopause and increased bone loss. As a result of flexion and rotational type movements and poor […]

Why Physiotherapy?

Why Physiotherapy? Whether you’re an athlete or not, there is probably a chance that you have needed to go to see a physiotherapist over the years. It can range from a big injury to simple “knots” in your muscles where a trip to the physiotherapist can do wonders to prevent further injuries. It’s always a […]

Physiotherapy and pregnancy

Why you need physiotherapy during pregnancy? During pregnancy a woman’s body undergoes many changes. Often pregnant women experience pain either in their lower back or pelvis. Physiotherapy can come as a great relief from pain as well as facilitate childbirth. Analysis will determine how long and what kind of physiotherapy training is required. Furthermore, continuous […]

PLANTAR FASCIA PAIN

The plantar fascia is a very strong tissue that is designed to support the arch of your foot, and according to the research takes on approximately 14% of the total foot load. It originates from the underside of your heel bone and attaches to each of your five toes. It involves three main components – […]

Hip Stretching and Strenthening

Do you suffer from sore hips? Try these hip stretches and strengthening program. Hip Stretching and Strenghthening Program -2pages

Callus and Corns

What are corns and calluses? Our feet are burdened with carrying our full body weight when walking and work to distribute the forces caused by our body weight, pressure from foot bones, movement and footwear. Sometimes these forces and pressures can become excessive, unbalanced or extra unwanted friction may occur resulting in corns and calluses. […]

Winter Time Neck Pains

One of the more common injuries we see here at Mt Lawley is the “winter neck”. This is a broad term we use to cover a few common neck related injuries that are seen over the winter months. The most common of these are: – Acute Wry Neck (AWN) – Cervico-Genic Headaches (CGHA)   What […]

Swimmer’s Shoulder

Swimmer’s shoulder is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of injuries commonly encountered by swimmers. Some of the common injuries included in this term are:   –          Sub-Acromial Bursitis (SAB) –          Shoulder Impingement –          Shoulder Instability –          Shoulder Subluxation   As is common with swimming injuries, all of them are overuse injuries. In […]

Lower Back Sprains

One of the more common injuries we see at the clinic is a lower back sprain. More specifically this is called a ‘facet joint sprain’. It is typically sustained following a lifting + rotation movement. In more severe cases it can be felt immediately at the time of injury and cause moderate to significant pains. […]

Importance of Stretching

Performing stretches is important both before and after exercise to help with injury prevention as well as maintaining general flexibility and mobility throughout your body. They are an important element of your warm up combined with a low to moderate intensity bout of jogging or cycling to help prepare your muscles for exercise and reduce […]

Ingrown Nail Surgery

What is an ingrown nail? Ingrown toenails (also known as onychocryptosis) is a very common condition of the feet. It is frequently seen with the big toe, but can sometimes affect the lesser toes too. An ingrown nail is caused by pressure from the nail edge on the surrounding skin. The longer an ingrown nail […]

Orthotics

Our feet are constantly changing shape and experience stress from walking. Increased stress can lead to changes in the way the foot and lower limb function, which can lead to strain on the joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissue structures. Orthotics are designed to help support, realign, prevent and correct many foot and ankle […]

Women’s Health Physiotherapy

Pregnancy, post- pregnancy, pelvic floor rehabilitation, diastasis advice, general fitness and heath advice and osteoarthritis prevention are all common areas of women’s health. Mount Lawleys Physios are ready to help you with hands on therapy, education and exercise therapy to address these issues. If you want to be the best version of yourself and keep […]

Kids Physiotherapy

Do you find yourself questioning whether to take your child or adolescent to see a Physiotherapist? Kids have Physio for general development issues, postural concerns, rehabilitation after surgery, balance and coordination and improving on physical performance/ sports preparation. Mount Lawley Physiotherapists are experienced in all these areas. We attempt to make our sessions as fun […]

Sports Physio

Sports injuries are managed differently to your everyday injuries. The high level performance and increased demands an athlete puts on their body causes higher stress to their joint, ligament and muscle system. Mt Lawley’s Physios have extensive knowledge in sporting injuries as many of the Physios have been involved in high level competitive sport themselves. […]

Motor Vehicle Accident and Workers Compensation Claims

Have you been involved in a MVA or WC accident? If you have been injured in a car accident or at work then Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry can help. With a doctors referral and a claim number we are able to set you up with no out of pocket expense. All your consults will […]

Tennis Elbow

Do you have sore or stiff elbow’s? Try these exercises:   Tennis Elbow -2pages

Foam Roller

Do you own a Foam Roller? Why not try these positions: Foam Roller and Self Massage Program -2pages

Wrist Exercises

Do You have a sore wrist? Try these exercises to strengthen them: Wrist Range and Strengthening Program -2pages

PFJ Exercises/ Stretches

Do you have a sore knee, check out some exercises that might help you back onto your feet! PFJ Program

Lower back stretches/ exercises

Suffering from lower back pain? Gardening or sitting at a desk for too long has finally caught up to you? Then check out our lower back stretches and simple exercises that can provide immediate relief. Click the link below 🙂 Lx ROM program -2pages

Neck stretches/ exercises

Our Physios have been hard at work putting some neck stretches and exercises together. If you are feeling stiff/ sore in the neck from a bad nights sleep or too many hours at the desk, click the link below to get some exercises which will help ease your pain! Cx ROM program -2pages

Sore After Australia Day?

Feeling that post-Australia day soreness after bowling your first over in 12 months? Land a little awkwardly trying to take that match-winning catch? Not only is January 26th a day of national pride and celebration, but it’s often a day of soreness and injury for those of us underprepared and overconfident in our ability during […]