Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is definitely one of the more eyebrow raising treatments to see advertised by highly trained musculoskeletal physiotherapists and Specialist Sports and Exercise physiotherapists. It’s not as dramatic as it sounds. A technology that has been in use since the 1980’s, Shockwave...
The term arthritis is used to describe the pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints in the body. Arthritis isn’t a single condition and there are several different types of arthritic conditions that are caused and exacerbated by a broad range of issues....
Choosing the right physiotherapist for your condition or injury can feel like trying to find a needle in a complicated haystack of qualifications and professional titles. With thousands of Google physiotherapists at your fingertips how do you know if the Lane Cove physio you choose...
As a general rule employment is great for health and wellbeing. Studies have consistently demonstrated that people with stable employment live longer, have more positive mental and physical health outcomes and use health services less than those who are unemployed. [1] Research conducted by the...
How a musculoskeletal physio can help with upper back pain. Pain in the upper back or between the shoulder blades, also known as pain in the thoracic spine region, is the slightly less common ugly cousin of lower back pain. Pain in the upper back can...
Like hydrotherapy and other forms of physical therapy, the use of massage therapy dates back thousands of years to Egypt, Greece and Japan.[1] Massage therapy is essentially the manual manipulation of the soft body tissues including muscles, tendons and ligaments with the goal of enhancing...
Last week we looked at the History of Hydrotherapy, how it affects the human body and the positive ways aquatic therapy can benefit recovery. This week we will be looking at the specific conditions where hydrotherapy can be used to help treat and reduce pain...
NEW MUMS-AND-BUBS HYDROTHERAPY CLASS COMING TO LANE COVE PHYSIO Lane Cove Physio is offering a variety of exercise options for pregnant women and new mothers wanting to maintain their fitness and strength during this special time. Antenatal Classes Want to sleep better and keep fit during pregnancy? Our antenatal...
Have you ever wondered exactly what goes on in a hydrotherapy centre? Despite being practiced by physicians since around the 5th Century, many people are still unaware of exactly what Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic Therapy entails and the benefits it can have on a variety of...
With summer around the corner, Lane Cove Physio is offering a 30 minute Metabolic Health Check with our Exercise Physiologist Emma. This will be the first step to feeling healthier, fitter, stronger and ready to tackle 2019! Our health checks are conducted by our university qualified...
During these unprecedented times, we’d like to assure you that our clinic is open and safe to attend.
We have taken extra measures to ensure our rooms are disinfected and cleaned on each visit and adhere to social distancing as required.
Although we are seeing patients in the clinic as normal, we are offering extra services for any “at risk” patients via home-visits or tele-health online physio.
All Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Exercise Physiology appointments will still be available in the clinic, at home and online via tele-health. Please call us on 9428 5772 to organise a time or email us at info@lanecovephysio.com.au
Stay healthy and we hope to see you in the clinic soon.
