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Workout pre-menopause to boost health in later life

Haley Williams - 02-10-2020

Women who want to enjoy peak health in their later years should establish an exercise routine before they hit menopause according to recent research published in the Journal

 
World Physiotherapy Day focuses on respiratory illness

Haley Williams - 03-09-2020

September 8, 2020, marks World Physiotherapy Day, a global event that recognises the importance of physiotherapists in the community. This year’s theme, ‘rehabilitation

 
Pandemic headache keeps physio busy

Haley Williams - 03-07-2020

Roger O'Toole, Director and Senior Clinician at the Melbourne Headache Centre, said his clinic experienced the

 
Work from home set up caused spike in injuries

AAP - 17-06-2020

Makeshift work-from-home set-ups are being blamed for a spike in neck, shoulder and back injuries presenting to physiotherapists and chiropractors.

 
Coronavirus: how physiotherapists are helping patients recover

Health Times - 15-06-2020

Most people who contract coronavirvus (COVID-19) recover. But about 14% will have a severe infection, and a further 6% will become critically ill. Research shows

 
Sports injuries make their mark on Aussies

Health Times - 14-04-2020

Almost 60,000 Australians were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained while playing sport in 2016–17, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health

 
Sleep is vital in our body's immune system

AAP - 25-03-2020

At a time when Australians need their immune systems to be at their peak, we're reminded of the importance of sleep in maintaining our overall health.

 
Interactive tool helps physios with complex fine motor skills

Haley Williams - 03-03-2020

A new device is helping student physios at the University of Melbourne to improve their complex fine motor skills, which are critical to assessing and treating patients suffering

 
Physiotherapy part of the recovery for Samoa's measles patients

Health Times - 22-01-2020

How were your holidays? Ask Wintec physiotherapy tutor Oka Sanerivi this question and he’ll tell you he went to Samoa, to help fight the measles epidemic.

 
Study finds straight back for lifting may be a myth

Haley Williams - 09-01-2020

The belief that lifting with a straight back minimises the risk of injury may be busted with new research out of Curtin University. The research paper, ‘T

 

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