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# Activate Physiotherapy

We heal what hurts, so you can get on with living your life

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- [How Do I Know if My Ankle Is Broken or Just Sprained?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/ankle-fracture-vs-sprain-know-the-difference/) - Learn how to differentiate between ankle fractures and sprains. Discover symptoms, care, and expert guidance at Brisbane's Activate Physiotherapy.
- [NDIS Frequently Asked Questions](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/ndis-frequently-asked-questions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Get the answers to all of your NDIS frequently asked questions from Activate Physiotherapy At Activate Physiotherapy, we are dedicated to providing tailored support and services to meet the unique needs of each individual. We understand that navigating through the options
- [What is Cupping?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/what-is-cupping/) - What is cupping therapy and how can cupping treatment at Activate Physiotherapy in Brisbane help you to manage your injury and recover faster?
- [Physiotherapy Job Brisbane](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/physiotherapy-job-brisbane/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-123px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ min_height=”1257px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]We’re looking for you! Full-time ongoing role with a prominent and trusted Brisbane clinic Great opportunity for ongoing career development and progression Long-term potential to step into a leadership and business management position Rare opportunities to join our passionate
- [Great Gift Ideas for Christmas](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/great-gift-ideas-for-christmas/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”4050px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Whether you’re looking for a last minute gift or trying to find a unique gift for the person who has everything, our team have put together a list of their favourite things. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]HEAT PACKS Be the ultimate
- [Say Goodbye to Pain with Shockwave](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/shockwave/) - Shockwave Therapy is a revolutionary treatment designed to provide natural, effective pain relief and promote long-term healing, all without the need for surgery, pain medication, or injections.
- [What Are Those Metal Tools Physios Use? A Guide to IASTM Treatment](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/what-is-iastm/) - Seen a physio using metal tools on muscles or tendons? Learn what IASTM is, how it works, what conditions it treats, and whether it's right for you.
- [Why Do Aches and Pains Feel Worse in Winter? A Physiotherapist Explains](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/why-do-aches-and-pains-feel-worse-in-winter-a-physiotherapist-explains/) - Cold weather can make joints, muscles and old injuries feel worse. Learn why winter pain happens and what you can do to keep moving.
- [Why Movement Is Medicine: The Truth About Managing Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/why-movement-is-medicine-for-pain/) - Can exercise help pain? Learn why movement is medicine and one of the most effective ways to manage aches, stiffness and chronic pain at any age.
- [3 Ways to Ensure Your New Year's Resolution Sticks](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/3-ways-to-ensure-your-new-years-resolution-sticks/) - Setting Yourself Up for Success: New Year’s Fitness Resolutions That Stick. The New Year often inspires us to embrace new beginnings and set ambitious goals for our health and fitness.
- [How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-does-shockwave-therapy-work/) - Discover how shockwave therapy works in detail. A proven, effective, non-invasive treatment for plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, bursitis, and fracture healing.
- [Saying "Au Revoir" to Justine: A Fond Farewell from Activate Physiotherapy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/farewelljustine/) - We say farewell to Justine, an international Physiotherapy student at Activate Physiotherapy Stafford clinic for a 6 week placement.
- [Meet Abin Varghese - the best Physio in Tingalpa!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/meet-abin-varghese-the-best-physio-in-tingalpa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Meet Abin Varghese: The best physio in Tingalpa! Abin is your go-to physio in Tingalpa for a healthier you Hey there, Tingalpa! Have you heard the buzz? We’ve got a new physiotherapy star shining bright at Activate
- [How do I know when it's time for a knee replacement?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-do-i-know-when-its-time-for-a-knee-replacement/) - Unlock the Secret to managing pain in your Knees! When to Say Yes to Knee Replacement - Expert Insights Await 🦵💥
- [The Remarkable Benefits of Exercise in Managing Diabetes](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/exercise-delivers-remarkable-benefits-in-managing-diabetes/) - Unlock the incredible potential of exercise in effectively managing diabetes with Activate Physiotherapy Brisbane. Discover how our expert team utilises exercise as a powerful tool for remarkable benefits in diabetes management.
- [Back Facts](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/back-facts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Fact 1. Persistent back pain can be scary but it’s rarely dangerous Persistent back pain can be distressing and disabling, but it’s rarely life-threatening and you are very unlikely to end up in a wheelchair Fact 2. Getting
- [Hydrotherapy for Disability](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/hydrotherapy-for-disability/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_5″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Hydrotherapy could be an integral part of the support which help you to stay healthy and happy if you live with any disability – ranging from physical disability right through to cognitive. Hydrotherapy involves doing
- [Posture Facts](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/posture_facts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Posture Fact 1. There is no single “correct” posture despite common posture beliefs there is no strong evidence that one optimal posture exists or that avoiding “incorrect” postures will prevent back pain. Posture Fact
- [Muscle soreness or injury?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/muscle-soreness-or-injury/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”8px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]If you’ve gotten back into activity as a new year’s resolution or maybe just getting back into the routine after a Christmas break you might have experienced some aches and sore muscles as a consequence. And trust us… we know it can be painful!
- [How do I buy SRC Recovery Shorts?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-do-i-buy-src-recovery-shorts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] As SRC stockists “How do i buy SRC Recovery shorts” is a common question our team get at Activate Physiotherapy. Luckily the answer is quite simple but before we get to that lets give
- [How do I buy SRC Pregnancy Shorts?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-do-i-buy-src-pregnancy-shorts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]As SRC stockists “How do i buy SRC Pregnancy shorts” is a common question our team get at Activate Physiotherapy. Luckily the answer is quite simple but before we get to that lets give you a little more information
- [SRC Pregnancy & Recovery Garments: How do they Work?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/src-pregnancy-recovery-garments-how-do-they-work/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″ min_height=”3807px” custom_padding=”13px||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]SRC Pregnancy and Recovery Garments: how do they work? what are they? and why is everyone talking about them? Before we answer those questions we want to take a quick step back to help everyone understand why we’re even talking about these pants
- [How does NDIS funding work?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-does-ndis-funding-work-brisbane-physiotherapist/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″ custom_padding=”4px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Great news! You’re NDIS plan has been approved. Now its time to find out more about how NDIS funding works and how it could be of benefit to you. NDIS funding is used to provide you with reasonable and necessary disability related supports. The
- [Nutrition for Competition](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/nutrition-for-competition/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”] Nutrition is an essential factor that can help you to reach your peak performance. This guide can assist to provide some general ideas for what you should be eating at different stages leading up to, during and after competition. You’ve trained so hard
- [How to Manage Urinary Incontinence](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-to-manage-urinary-incontinence/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ min_height=”2879px” custom_margin=”-2px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”2562px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] 6 Tips to Help Your Wee Problem It’s a play on words but urinary incontinence issues are far from small for those who suffer them. Whether incontinence is no longer being able to play sports
- [What is the cause of my heel pain?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/causes-of-heel-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The two most common causes of heel pain we see at Activate Physiotherapy are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. Both conditions result in heel pain caused by overuse, therefore they tend to build up over time into a chronic problem. Heel pain
- [How to Tell if My Shoulder is Frozen](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-to-tell-if-my-shoulder-is-frozen/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.5.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″]Shoulder pain is one of the most common conditions we treat as physios. Many people attend the clinic with a sore, stiff shoulder, worried they may be developing a frozen shoulder. They’ve heard horror stories from friends at a BBQ about a long drawn
- [7 Early Warning Signs You Might be Developing Shoulder Tendonitis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/7-early-warning-signs-you-might-be-developing-shoulder-tendonitis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″ custom_padding=”8px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″] Our shoulders are a wonderful joint! Although, like the hip the shoulder is a ball and socket joint, they have such an amazing degree of movement that allows us to perform many tasks that require the enhanced flexibility that the hip joint simply cannot. But, like
- [10 Reasons to take up Pilates this Christmas](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/10-reasons-to-take-up-pilates-this-christmas/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]So it’s the season where we madly rush to the shops to buy gifts for others but why not think out of the square and give someone (or yourself) the perfect gift that keeps on giving – PILATES. There are plenty more reasons to take up Pilates but here’s
- [Nutrition and Exercise Tips for Social Distancing](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/nutrition-and-exercise-tips-for-social-distancing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.2″ min_height=”282px”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.2″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ hover_enabled=”0″]Keeping up your exercise regime and eating well while staying at home social distancing can be tough! All our usual routines are out the window working from home or trying to keep the kids occupied (or trying to both at the same time), grocery shopping can be
- [10 FAQ About Back Pain Answered!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/10-faq-about-back-pain-answered/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.2″] Back pain is one of the most commonly treated conditions we see at Activate Physiotherapy. Emily Phillips is a physiotherapist at our Gumdale clinic. She share her answers 10 of our most frequently asked questions about back pain. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.2″] 1. What’s the fastest way
- [Activate Physiotherapy are open for business this Christmas and New Year](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/activate-physiotherapy-are-open-for-business-this-christmas-and-new-year/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.7″ min_height=”195px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.7″ hover_enabled=”0″]Never fear our team will be here to help you and your family over the Christmas and New Year period. Apart from the public holidays we will be open with appointments available for physiotherapy and our fracture clinic. DECEMBER Tuesday 24th Christmas Eve 8am – 3pm
- [Recovering from Pregnancy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/recovering-from-pregnancy/) - As a new mum I was expecting the inevitable recovery process after delivering my first baby. What I didn’t realize is how hard it is to recover while you are looking after a new little person. The best way I can describe pregnancy and labour is by likening it to a sports injury. This made
- [Musculoskeletal Injuries & Kids in Sport](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/musculoskeletal-injuries-kids-in-sport/) - Having active kids inevitably means they’re more likely to suffer scrapes and knocks. This can be scary for parents but shouldn’t put you off letting your kids play sports. Carol was sitting in her office when the phone rang. “Carol? Your son, Josh, was injured during football training. His knee may be badly hurt. He
- [The Activate Boys Take on the Ice Bucket Challenge](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/the-activate-boys-take-on-the-ice-bucket-challenge/) - The Activate Physiotherapy team have taken on the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease (or ALS as its called in America). A bit of fun for a great cause! Thanks to all those who donated and came down to support us.
- [Activate Physio Clients Receive Awesome Deal at Snap Fitness Manly West](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/activate-physio-clients-receive-awesome-deal-at-snap-fitness-manly-west/) - The Team at Activate Physiotherapy have joined up with Snap Fitness Manly West. Snap Fitness is a great place to train, its open whenever you are available to train and its only just around the corner from our clinic in Manly West. Activate Physiotherapy clients recieve a special offer at Snap Fitness Manly West. Join
- [Medical Myth: Bed rest is good for back pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/medical-myth-bed-rest-is-good-for-back-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Severe low back pain is a common and dreaded problem that rivals only hay fever, asthma, hypertension and dermatitis as Australia’s leading cause of long-term illness. The instinctive response to severe pain
- [Western Acupuncture & Dry Needling](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/western-acupuncture-dry-needling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]What is Western Acupuncture? What is Dry Needling? And will they help me? We are hearing these questions more and more from our clients and people on the forums we are a member of. Here’s a simple guide to Acupuncture and
- [14 Amazing Facts About Your Spine](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/14-amazing-facts-about-your-spine/) - We've put together some fascinating facts and figures about the human spine for you to enjoy!
- [8 Ways to Roll it Out!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/8-ways-to-roll-it-out/)
- [How to do a Shoulder Sleeper Stretch](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-to-do-a-shoulder-sleeper-stretch/) - https://youtu.be/CmmQr1dgyLw
- [How to do Shoulder External Rotation Exercises with Resistance Band](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-to-do-shoulder-external-rotation-exercises-with-resistance-band/)
- [Mythbusters - Busting 5 Common Myths about Physiotherapy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/mythbusters-busting-5-common-myths-about-physiotherapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.23.3″ custom_margin=”||” custom_padding=”0px||0px” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Myth-Fact.jpg” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [What's Your Posture?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/whats-your-posture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Kyphosis. Lordosis. Scoliosis. It’s all a bit complicated. What’s the best type of posture to have and what can you do if your posture isn’t ideal? If you want to know what optimal posture should look like, start by looking at
- [When the drugs DON'T work...](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/when-the-drugs-dont-work/) - Back pain is common in Australians, with nearly 85% of the population experiencing a back pain episode at some stage in their life. Unfortunately effective treatment for back pain seems a lot harder to come by. Our natural tendency is to break into the medical cabinet, but are over the counter medications really helpful for
- [2 Minutes with Mike](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/2-minutes-with-mike/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Meet our newest Physio Michael Gray, or Mike as he prefers. He’s a Gumdale local and has joined our expanding team this month! Which uni did you attend? ACU – Australian Catholic University in Brisbane What additional qualifications have you gained?
- [To Stretch or Not to Stretch?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch/) - Stretching has long been the traditional warm-up and cool-down for many exercise participants at both elite and social levels. However, the question has been asked: "Does stretching really help?" Most health and fitness professionals would certainly agree that stretching should be included in preparation for and recovery from athletic activity, however some experts disagree. Earlier
- [10 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Active and Healthy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/10-easy-ways-to-keep-your-kids-active-and-healthy/) - Being active is essential for so many aspects of our health. Scarily up to 80% of Australian children aged 5-17years aren't getting the recommended levels of physical activity. Combined with rising rates of childhood obesity, it’s especially important for parents to make sure their children are engaging in a variety of enjoyable and age-appropriate physical
- [TACKLING MENTAL HEALTH: It's time to GET PHYSICAL! How Improving your physical health can help manage your mental health.](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/tackling-mental-health-its-time-to-get-physical-how-improving-your-physical-health-can-help-manage-your-mental-health/) - We all have days where we feel a little "down" but did you know nearly all of us will suffer an episode of mental ill-health at some stage in our lifetime. Many people think of mental illnesses as hearing voices and people who behave oddly in public but with statistics reporting as many as 1
- [7 Conditions Pilates Can Help](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/7-conditions-pilates-can-help/) - POSTURAL BACK AND NECK PAIN The postures you adopt during our day can impact on whether you experience back or neck pain. Sitting all day at the computer at work and even the posture you laying in during sleeping can all be influenced by the flexibility of your joints and the strength of the muscles
- [The Low Down on Pain Killers](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/pain-the-low-down-on-pain-killers/) - Pain got you down? Before you go reaching for the pain killers there's a few things you need to know... It's reported that one in ten Aussies are in pain at any given time, and one in five experiencing chronic pain. So it’s not surprising that over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are a
- [Will Cortisone Injections Help Manage My Arthritis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/will-cortisone-injections-help-manage-my-arthritis/) - The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has recently published findings from a study showing injection of corticosteroids or cortisone into the knee of patients with osteoarthritis was not beneficial for pain management and may worsen the degeneration of the cartilage [1]. Cortisone injections are sometimes recommended as a strategy for managing pain. Cortisone
- [Managing Arthritis? Exercise is the answer!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/managing-arthritis-exercise-is-the-answer/) - Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that mostly affects the hands, spine and joints such as hips, knees and ankles, and usually gets worse over time. It is the predominant condition leading to knee and hip replacement surgery in Australia. Osteoarthritis is a huge problem with Australian self reported data[1] showing: 2.1 million Australians suffer from
- [This is how you can beat osteoarthritis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/this-is-how-you-can-beat-osteoarthritis/) - Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of pain and disability. With growing rates of obesity in Australia, a new study has found managing your weight can be the key to stopping your osteoarthritis in it's tracks. The study published in Radiology [1] published earlier this month, showed people with osteoarthritis of the knee who
- [Corporate Health Using Workload Analysis to Reduce Your Risk of Workplace Injury](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/corporate-health-using-workload-analysis-to-reduce-your-risk-of-workplace-injury/) - Workload analysis is commonly used by coaches of elite sports teams and individuals to ensure training and game loads are optimal to avoid injury. But it is an equally effective tool in the workplace, particularly those who do heavy or repetitive tasks. What is Workload Analysis? Your workload is a combination of the external and
- [8 Signs You Could Have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/8-signs-you-could-have-pelvic-floor-dysfunction/) - The pelvic floor is a cluster of muscles, nerves, connective tissues, and ligaments shaped like a hammock to support the rectum and bladder. Both men and women have this useful body part. Women who have been pregnant, especially those who have had a vaginal delivery experience significant stretch and pressures on the pelvic floor. However,
- [Team Activate Take on the International Women's Day Fun Run 2018](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/team-activate-take-on-the-international-womens-day-fun-run-2018/) - It was a sea of pink in Brisbane on Sunday 4th March as the team at Activate Physio joined 13,000 people to raise money to support suffers and survivors of breast cancer in the Mater Chicks in Pink International Women's Day Fun Run. A fun morning was had by all and we arrived at the
- [DIABETES: Manage Your Risk](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/diabetes-manage-your-risk/) - There are different types of diabetes; the three most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Strong international evidence shows diabetes prevention programs can help prevent type 2 diabetes in up to 58 per cent of cases. You can do a lot to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes,
- [Activators Exercise Class Commences at Stafford](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/activators-exercise-class-commences-at-stafford/) - Hi it's Zak here and I am pleased to let you know our weekly Activators exercise class has also commenced on a Wednesday morning at our Stafford clinic. So far we have a great bunch participating regularly in the class which incorporates a mix of gentle strength and cardio exercise tailored to suit all fitness
- [What's A Fracture Clinic Appointment Like?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/whats-a-fracture-clinic-appointment-like/) - People are often curious about what actually happens at an appointment with our fracture clinic. We aim to make it as simple and painless as possible. 1. Making sure your appointment is same day, straight away 2. Having your injury assessed by our qualified physiotherapists 3. Getting you off for bulk billed xrays (if you
- [Private Practice Physiotherapy Your Dream Job?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/private-practice-physiotherapy-your-dream-job/) - We are a private physiotherapy practice with a strong referral bases, located inside busy medical centres in north and south Brisbane. Due to practice growth we are offering a new full-time opportunity for a new graduate Physiotherapist at our Gumdale clinic to start in late 2018/early 2019. Work alongside a team of 7 physios, 10GP's
- [Humans of Activate - Zak's WHY](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/humans-of-activate-zaks-why/) - Ever wondered why your favourite physio became a physio? Why do they enjoy it? How does it make them feel? and why do they come to work every day? Zak is one of our passionate team members at our Stafford Clinic. He shares why he loves being a physio.
- [Humans of Activate - Mike's WHY](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/humans-of-activate-mikes-why/) - Ever wondered why your favourite physio became a physio? Why do they enjoy it? How does it make them feel? and why do they come to work every day? Mike is one of our fantastic physios at our Gumdale clinic . He has been with us since 2016 and is a Gumdale local.
- [Humans of Activate - Adriana's WHY](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/humans-of-activate-adrianas-why/) - Ever wondered why your favourite physio became a physio? Why do they enjoy it? How does it make them feel? and why do they come to work every day? Adriana is one of our longest serving physios at our Gumdale clinic . As well as physio Adriana provides clinical Pilates as part of her treatments.
- [Humans of Activate - Scott's WHY](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/humans-of-activate-scotts-why/) - Ever wondered why your favourite physio became a physio? Why do they enjoy it? How does it make them feel? and why do they come to work every day? Scott is senior physio and works in our Gumdale clinic . He is our longest serving team member
- [Humans of Activate - Elissa's WHY](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/humans-of-activate-elissas-why/) - Ever wondered why your favourite physio became a physio? Why do they enjoy it? How does it make them feel? and why do they come to work every day? Elissa is one of our talented team from our Stafford Clinic . As well as providing physio in the clinic Elissa provides injury management at Brisbane
- [Humans of Activate - Dave's WHY](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/humans-of-activate-daves-why/) - Ever wondered why your favourite physio became a physio? Why do they enjoy it? How does it make them feel? and why do they come to work every day? Dave Sandison is our Director and fearless leader of Team Activate. He says it's more than just helping the patients he sees, it's about helping the
- [Why Pilates is the answer to fixing the pain in your neck](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/why-pilates-is-the-answer-to-fixing-the-pain-in-your-neck/) - Most people have heard that doing Pilates will help with back pain but did you know neck pain suffers get amazing benefits from physio led Pilates. Nearly 3/4 of adults will experience neck pain at some time in their lives, with as many as 50% of the population experience an episode at least once per
- [Festive Season Hours](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/festive-season-hours/) - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Check out our opening ours over the festive season to make sure you're not disappointed. STAFFORD CLINIC DECEMBER 24th : Christmas Eve - CLOSED 25th : Christmas Day - CLOSED 26th : Boxing Day - CLOSED 27th : Thursday - 8am - 6pm 28th : Friday -
- [Why general exercise alone is not enough to fix your Hip Osteoarthritis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/why-general-exercise-alone-is-not-enough-to-fix-your-hip-osteoarthritis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|43px|auto||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Did you know in 2013 in Australia, almost 26,000 hip replacement operations were performed? That number is expected to grow to a staggering 80,000 by 2030. if
- [WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/what-is-physiotherapy-and-how-can-it-help-me/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Thinking about seeing a physio? Have you been told “Physiotherapy will help that”? Are you still a little unsure about what a physiotherapist actually does? Well, you’re in the right place! We’re
- [Is physio for muscles and chiro for bones and joints?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/is-physio-for-muscles-and-chiro-for-bones-and-joints/) - This is a common misconception. The truth is that both physiotherapists and chiropractors treat musculoskeletal conditions – ie muscles, bones and joints. Both physios and chiros are university qualified, registered health practitioners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). Due to these similarities it is easy to see why physiotherapists and chiropractors are often
- [Isn’t a physiotherapist just a glorified massage therapist?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/isnt-a-physiotherapist-just-a-glorified-massage-therapist/) - We don’t like to knock other professions but it does make us a little disappointed when people ask this question. Firstly, physiotherapists are University graduates. To be able to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority physiotherapists complete 4-5years of rigorous academic study AND complete 1,200hours of supervised clinical practice. Physiotherapists training qualifies
- [WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/what-is-physiotherapy-and-how-can-it-help-me-2/) - Thinking about seeing a physio? Have you been told “Physiotherapy will help that”? Are you still a little unsure about what a physiotherapist actually does? Well, you’re in the right place! We’re here to answer all those questions and help you understand what physiotherapy is and whether it can help to heal what hurts so
- [What is Physiotherapy?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/what-is-physiotherapy/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Physiotherapy is defined by the Australian Physiotherapy Association as a “healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means.” Physiotherapists are highly skilled health professionals with extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology that assist them to assess, diagnose and treat injury and illness. The ultimate aim
- [Dave's Top Tip for Exercise](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/daves-top-tip-for-exercise/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”0px|||||”]During my years in practice I have been commonly asked “What are the best exercises to: lose weight, manage my diabetes, manage my heart condition…” So I’ve put together my top tips based on experience and the most up
- [Managing the Psychological Impacts of an Injury](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/psychological-impacts-of-an-injury/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″ custom_padding=”19px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]As some of you may be aware I’ve had an injury of my own to deal with lately in that of a ruptured Achilles. From having some restricted mobility and facing a 12 month recovery, even I am not able to avoid the psychological ups and
- [Is it better to go to a doctor or physio first?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/is-it-better-to-go-to-a-doctor-or-physio-first/) - This is not an easy question to answer in the general sense, however Physiotherapists are first contact practitioners. This means you can come straight to see a physio about your problem without seeing your doctor first. Physiotherapists are trained and qualified to assess and diagnose your condition and will liaise with other providers that may
- [The Best and Worst Diets for 2015](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/the-best-and-worst-diets-for-2015/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Weight-loss and dieting are common New Years resolutions, but which diets really work and which ones don’t? We look at the best and worst diet trends of 2015 to help you achieve your goals! If you were looking to the
- [Concussion](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/concussion/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]From a simple knock to a serious injury a concussion can happen to anyone. With tough concussion rules being enforced across several sporting codes we take a look at what a concussion really is, how to recognize it , how to
- [Fitness and Technology](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/fitness-and-technology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Technology is often blamed for the decreased activity levels of Australians. But what if technology could help INCREASE health and fitness? This quarter Josh has been out testing the popular new trend in fitness – the fitness tracker. Garmin VivoFit
- [5 Fixes for Your Lower Back](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/5-fixes-for-your-lower-back/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Back pain? Not anymore! Follow our 5 easy steps to get pain free and stay there. 1. Fix your Posture Whether you’re sitting or standing, your posture is the number one contributor to back pain. If you sit at work, try
- [Exercises to Avoid When You Have Lower Back Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/exercises-to-avoid-when-you-have-lower-back-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]If you’ve hurt your back, you’ve probably been told that keeping active is important. However, some exercises are best avoided if you want to make a speedy recovery. Here are my top exercises to avoid when you have a lower back
- [Introducing Adriana!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/introducing-adriana/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]This month we’re welcoming our newest team member Adriana Flocco. Read on to get to know Adriana a little better: Which uni did you attend? Australian Catholic University – ACU When did you graduate? December 2015 What additional qualifications have you
- [Physio vs Chiro - Which is best?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/physio-vs-chiro-which-is-best/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Answering the question once and for all and helping you to choose which treatment option will be best for you. It’s an age-old question, “I’ve hurt my back, neck, shoulder etc – should I see a chiro or a physio?” Well
- [Physical Activity in Children](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/physical-activity-in-children/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Physical activity in children is vital for development and helps children understand important foundations for a healthy and active lifestyle. Some of the benefits of physical activity in children include; Building strong bones and muscles Promoting healthy growth, development and weight
- [What is Pain?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/what-is-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]July 25-31st is National Pain Week. We take a look at the causes of pain to better understand what pain is and how best to manage it. ‘Pain’ is our body’s way of warning or protecting us from something that is
- [How to get ready for a 10km run in only 4 weeks](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-to-get-ready-for-a-10km-run-in-only-4-weeks/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Hi! I’m Adriana one of the physios here at Activate Physiotherapy. I’m participating in the Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday 28th August in the 10km run. I have participated in a few Fun Runs and Walks this year however I have
- [These Boots are Made for Walkin'](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/these-boots-are-made-for-walkin/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Could your safety footwear be doing you more harm than good? The good, the bad and the downright scary facts on safety footwear – how to be safe and avoid injury. Crush injuries to the foot are a common workplace
- [Heat vs Ice](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/heat-vs-ice/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Have you ever wondered which is better out of heat or ice to use on an injury or aches and pain you may be suffering? Here’s our quick guide to help you decide Heat or Ice? [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [American Express are Rewarding you for Shopping Small](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/american-express-are-rewarding-you-for-shopping-small/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]From 31st October to 30th November 2016, American Express Card members will get $10 back from AMEX when they spend $20 at up to 10 different small businesses like Activate Physiotherapy! Here at Activate Physiotherapy we believe you should be free
- [HOLIDAY FOOD GUIDE](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/holiday-food-guide/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]It’s that time of year again CHRISTMAS! Time for parties and family, fun and frivolity… AND that Christmas party food – YUMMO! A whole month of indulgences with celebrations stretching from December well into January. Most of us are guilty of
- [How did Cooper Cronk play the NRL Grand Final with a broken shoulder?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-did-cooper-cronk-play-the-nrl-grandfinal-with-a-broken-shoulder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]In case you’ve been under a rock, last weekend Cooper Cronk played in the NRL grandfinal with a knowingly broken shoulder blade – Amazing or just plain crazy? Let’s take a look. Firstly what is a shoulder blade
- [Introducing PhysiApp: Clinical Exercises at your Fingertips Through the Power of an App](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/introducing-physiapp-clinical-exercises-at-your-fingertips-through-the-power-of-an-app/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.4″ custom_padding=”50px||2px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.4″ custom_padding=”2px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.4″ min_height=”1847px” custom_margin=”||-16px|||”] Since opening, our team philosophy has always been to provide an active approach to our patient’s rehabilitation. We don’t use machines and believe wholeheartedly that patients should receive the best quality care. It is becoming increasingly evident that performing the right exercises at the
- [School Backpacks and Back Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/school-backpacks-and-back-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Back pain in school-aged children can be prevented and avoided simply by having the correct size school bag and correct packing technique. According to the Australian Physiotherapy Association approximately 70% of school aged children will suffer back pain from poorly fitted
- [Spotlight on Men's Health](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/spotlight-on-mens-health/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Did you know Lower back pain is much more likely to be suffered by men (61%) than women (39%) Men are more likely than women to get sick from serious health problems Male deaths from nearly every non-gender specific condition,
- [Team Activate Reach a New Height!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/team-activate-reach-a-new-height/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] As the Activate Team celebrate Christmas and the end of another great year we climbed high above the city at the Story bridge Adventure Climb! Climbing over 1,000 steps on Brisbane’s famous bridge we enjoyed a great sunset and evening
- [The Highs and Lows of Standing Desks](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/the-highs-and-lows-of-standing-desks/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Sit-stand desks have been around for a little while now are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace. The major benefits of a sit-stand desk are that they provide you with postural variety. Sit-stand desks have been associated with a decrease
- [The Low-down on Osteoporosis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/the-low-down-on-osteoporosis/) - Osteoporosis and low bone density (osteopenia) is one of the most prevalent diseases in Australia estimated to affect over 30% of the overall population with increase rates in those over 50years of age, particularly women. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease makes that causes your bones to become brittle leading to a higher risk
- [We're Looking for a New Team Member!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/were-looking-for-a-new-team-member/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Four reasons you should apply for a New Graduate position at Activate Physiotherapy We offer a supportive environment to start your career in private Practice! Enjoy a full-time salary at above award rates! Work with an experience team including 5
- [We're Ready for Rio!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/were-ready-for-rio/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Here at Activate Physiotherapy we will watch just about any sport that’s going. So you can imagine we’re all pumped for the Rio Olympic Games in a few days time. We’ve got you covered with the dates for all your
- [What's Your Running Style & Why Does it Matter?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/whats-your-running-style-why-does-it-matter/) - There's nothing quite like going for a good run, getting those endorphins going and enjoying that sense of achievement. However, evidence has shown that your running style, while presenting numerous positive health benefits, can also negatively affect the joints of the lower limb and spine, if not done properly. Obviously everybody is a little different
- [Fracture or Break... What's the difference?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/fracture-or-break-whats-the-difference/) - It's one of the most common questions we get at our fracture clinic... "Do I have a fracture or a break?" So wanted to set the record straight... A fracture is a break and a break is a fracture. So what's the difference? Many people believe a fracture is less serious than a break, often
- [DIABETES: Are you at risk?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/diabetes-are-you-at-risk/) - Did you know? One Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every 5 minutes! That's 280 people EACH . and . EVERY . single . day! More than 100,000 Australians have developed diabetes in the past year making Diabetes the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia; increasing at a faster rate than other chronic diseases such as
- [How does bone heal?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-does-bone-heal/) - From the moment a bone breaks or fractures the healing process begins. Bone healing can be broken down into 3 phases: The Inflammatory Phase, The Reparative Phase and The Remodelling Phase. When everything goes to plan most bones heal in 4-8weeks. Let's take a look at each of these a little more closely Inflammatory phase
- [Shooting Goals - Activate Physio at Qld State Age Netball](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/shooting-goals-activate-physio-at-qld-state-age-netball/) - Earlier this month Team Activate traveled out to Ipswich with the wonderful ladies and gents from Brisbane Association to provide Physiotherapy services at the State Age Netball Championships. We really enjoyed keeping the girls on the court and seeing some great games on the court - even though the early morning starts were a bit
- [How can I tell if my finger is broken or just jarred?](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/how-can-i-tell-if-my-finger-is-broken-or-just-jarred/) - If you play sports, particularly netball, basketball, football or another ball sport chances are you've asked this question. Jarred fingers are one of the most common sporting injuries we see and they can be super painful, swollen and make school, work and life in general quite difficult. Because of our high reliance on our hands
- [Broke your right arm? Exercise your left!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/broke-your-right-arm-exercise-your-left/) - You've broken your arm or leg so there's nothing to do now but play the waiting game. Right? Wrong! New evidence is out showing people immobilised for fractures benefit from performing exercising their other limb. Wait. WHAT???? You heard me exercising the non-injured arm or leg can help to preserve muscle strength and size during
- [CASE STUDY: Why Private Fracture Clinic is a faster way to get you feeling great!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/case-study-why-private-fracture-clinic-is-a-faster-way-to-get-you-feeling-great/) - It was a Friday morning and I received a call from *Peter who had just fallen from a ladder at home and landed on the concrete. Thankfully it was on his feet but he had immediate pain and swelling in his right ankle. He'd done a google search and found Activate Physio's fracture clinic. He
- [Rise in Injuries for Girls in Sport](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/rise-in-injuries-for-girls-in-sport/) - According to new Medibank data, since 2012, there has been a 52 per cent increase in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs for girls aged 10 to 14 years. For those aged 10 to 19, it was a 31 per cent increase. When compared to boys aged 10 to 19, there was almost 20 per cent
- [Pilates... It just makes everything better!](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/pilates-it-just-makes-everything-better/) - Like… Literally! No this isn’t going to be a blog with me spouting on about how good Pilates is, it’s going to be a blog with me spouting on about how good Pilates is with science to back me up. Musculoskeletal pain in adults is real and a massive issue for many of us north
- [Mikes top tips to avoid weight gain this festive season](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/mikes-top-tips-to-avoid-weight-gain-this-festive-season/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]It’s Christmas time – parties, excess and food, glorious food – even us usually healthy physio’s love to eat (or overeat)! With all the fun and celebrations Christmas brings, it can
- [Why Pilates can't be called Pilates anymore](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/why-pilates-cant-be-called-pilates-anymore/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]You may have heard on the news/social media/grapevine that as of 1st April 2019, Private Health funds will implement some dramatic reforms that affect member’s ability to claim
- [Back Pain? It could be your feet](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/back-pain-it-could-be-your-feet/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]I often see people at our Brisbane physiotherapy practices with back problems. If you’ve tried everything to fix you back, pelvic or hip pain, have you tried looking further away down
- [My 4 Week Exercise Plan for Headaches](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/my-4-week-exercise-plan-for-headaches/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] You may have seen me recently on our Activate Physiotherapy and Activate Physiotherapy Stafford Facebook and Instagram pages talking about using exercise for the month of February to assist in improving the management of
- [5 Best Tools to Continue Your Physio at Home](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/5-best-tools-to-continue-your-physio-at-home/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ custom_margin=”|auto|25px|auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Getting up from the physio table we often feel freer with more movement and less pain. If you want to continue feeling those benefits each and every day

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- [5th Metatarsal Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/5th-metatarsal-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] 5th Metatarsal Fracture [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″ min_height=”286px” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”] Metatarsal fractures are a common foot injury. This article will focus on fractures to the 5th metatarsal affecting the bone on the outside border
- [Metatarsal Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/metatarsal-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Metatarsal Fracture[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″ min_height=”286px” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″]Metatarsal fractures are a common foot injury and are usually the result of a traumatic mechanism of injury eg direct force or crush injury. Metatarsals are
- [Toe Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/toe-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”||15px|||” hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Toe Fracture[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″ min_height=”286px” custom_padding=”5px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″]The term phalanx refers to the bones of the fingers and toes. The big toe has a proximal (first bone) and distal phalanx (closest to fingernail) whilst
- [Finger Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/finger-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Finger Fracture[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″ min_height=”286px” custom_padding=”5px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″]A fractured finger is technically called a phalanx fracture. The term phalanx refers to the bones of the fingers and toes. For the purpose of this
- [Triquetral Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/triquetral-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Triquetral Fracture [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.6″ min_height=”286px” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] The triquetral bone is the second most commonly injured/fractured bone in the wrist behind the scaphoid. It is often the result of a fall onto
- [Metacarpal Fractures](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/metacarpal-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Metacarpal Fracture Metacarpal fractures are a common hand injury and are usually the result of a traumatic mechanism of injury eg punching. That’s why you may hear them referred to as a “Boxer’s Fracture.” This article
- [Distal Radius Fracture - Adult](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/distal-radius-fracture-adult/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Distal Radius Fracture [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”] What is a Distal Radius Fracture? Distal radius fractures are very common in paediatrics (~25%) and older populations (~20%). This article will deal only with adult distal radius fractures. If
- [Distal Radius Fracture - Paediatric](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/distal-radius-fracture-paediatric/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Paediatric Distal Radius Fracture [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”] What is a Distal Radius Fracture? Distal radius fractures are very common in paediatrics (~25%). This article will deal only with paediatric distal radius fractures. For more information about
- [Distal Ulnar Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/distal-ulnar-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Distal Ulnar Fracture[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”]Distal ulnar fractures are less common than distal radius fractures but a moderate percentage can often occur together depending on the mechanism of injury. This is especially the case when someone falls onto an outstretched
- [Greenstick & Buckle Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/greenstick-buckle-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Greenstick & Buckle Fracture [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”] What is a Greenstick Fracture? Greenstick fractures get their name from the analogy of a green (new/young) piece of wood breaking. A greenstick fracture occurs when a bone bends to its
- [Hip Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/hip-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Hip Pain [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”] Hip pain is a very common musculoskeletal complaint across all age groups. It varies highly person to person and it can affect people with all types of activity levels. As the
- [Sciatica](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/sciatica/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″] Sciatica [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″] WHAT IS IT? Sciatica is the term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain felt along the path of the sciatic nerve. This leg pain can sometimes be accompanied by other nerve related symptoms such as tingling, numbness and
- [Trochanteric Bursitis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/trochanteric-bursitis-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|auto|-19px|auto||”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″] Trochanteric Bursitis Trochanteric bursitis is the inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, which is a small, fluid filled sac that lies over the prominent bony aspect on the side of the hip. The bursa acts as a cushion between the soft tissues and bone to
- [Scaphoid Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/scaphoid-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Scaphoid Fracture[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ min_height=”286px” custom_padding=”5px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]The scaphoid bone is the most commonly injured/fractured bone in the wrist. It is often the result of a fall onto an outstretched hand and occurs more
- [Growth Plate Fracture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/growth-plate-fracture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||15px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″] Growth Plate Fracture [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″] A growth plate fractures (or epiphyseal plate injury) is a potentially concerning injury in children and adolescents. The technical name for a growth plate is the physis, which are areas of cartilage located near the ends of bones. They are the last
- [Cervical Spine / Neck Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/cervical-spine-neck-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]NECK PAIN What is Acute Neck Pain? Acute neck pain is pain felt in the region of the neck that lasts for a short time (i.e. less than three
- [Achilles Tendinopathy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/achilles-tendinopathy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Achilles Tendinopathy AKA: TENDONITIS/TENDINOSIS WHAT IS IT? A tendinopathy is the acute or early stages is basically tendon overload, where the tendon has been stressed and strained beyond its current capacity. At this point in time
- [Knee Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/knee-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Knee pain can arise from soft tissue injuries, bone conditions, and biomechanical dysfunction. It may even be referred from your sciatica! Your Physiotherapist is trained in a variety of tests to best diagnose your knee pain They may
- [News](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_color=”#1f1f1f” parallax=”on” transparent_background=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”News” subhead=”Helpful articles and videos on how to FEEL GREAT” header_scroll_down=”on” scroll_down_icon=”%%0%%” scroll_down_icon_color=”#ffffff” scroll_down_icon_size=”32px” background_overlay_color=”rgba(31,31,31,0.8)” content_max_width=”50%” subhead_font_color=”#bebebe” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ title_font=”|||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”24px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”Montserrat||||” content_text_color=”#bfbfbf” content_font_size=”19px” content_line_height=”1.8em” subhead_text_color=”#bebebe” subhead_font_size=”40px” subhead_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Header-Physiotherapy.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”on” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#7ac142″ button_one_border_width=”2px” button_one_border_color=”#7ac142″ button_one_border_radius=”2px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Montserrat|||on|” button_one_icon=”%%3%%”
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- [Physiotherapy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/services/physiotherapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Hero” module_class=”appointment” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ background_color=”#1f1f1f” parallax=”on” transparent_background=”on” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Physiotherapy” subhead=”University qualified health professionals who work in partnership with their patients to help people get better and stay well.” header_scroll_down=”on” scroll_down_icon=”%%0%%” scroll_down_icon_color=”#ffffff” scroll_down_icon_size=”32px” button_one_text=”Book an Appointment” button_one_url=”#appointment” button_two_text=”Free Phone Consultation” button_two_url=”/phone-consult/” background_overlay_color=”rgba(31,31,31,0.8)” content_max_width=”70%” subhead_font_color=”#bebebe” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ title_font=”|||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”24px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”Montserrat||||” content_text_color=”#bfbfbf”
- [Shoulder Exercises: Beginner](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/shoulder-exercises-beginner/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Your Physio will select the appropriate exercises from the list below for shoulder conditions/injury. Do not continue with the exercises if you experience any severe pain and/or discomfort. If
- [Temporomandibular Joint Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/temporomandibular-joint-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) allows movement of jaw in relation to the skull. A number of muscles attached to the skull and jawbone cause the jawbone to move
- [Shoulder Exercises: Range of Motion](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/shoulder-exercises-range-of-motion/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Your Physio will select the appropriate exercises from the list below for shoulder conditions/injury. Do not continue with the exercises if you experience any severe pain and/or
- [Osgood Schlatters Disease](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/osgood-schlatters-disease/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Osgood Schlatter’s syndrome, it’s a mouthful to say but it can be a relatively common and debilitating condition in adolescents. Osgood Schlatter’s affects the apophysis or growth plate of
- [Low Back Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/low-back-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]The lower back or lumbar spine is made up of the 5 vertebrae of the lumbar spine, the cartilage discs, ligaments and muscles as well as the spinal cord
- [Disc Bulge](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/disc-bulge/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] BULGING SPINAL DISC Hearing you have a slipped or bulged disc can be a terrifying thing. Many people come across the diagnosis after reading their own xray, CT
- [de Quervain's Tenosynovitis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/de-quervains-tenosynovitis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]De Quervain’s tenosynovitis… what a mouthful! ​ But this condition has nothing to do with your mouth, it’s a painful condition of the hand and wrist caused by inflammation
- [Ankle Sprain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/ankle-sprain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]A sprain is defined as a tearing of the ligaments that connect bone to bone and help stabilise the joint. Sports requiring jumping, turning and twisting movements such as
- [Shoulder Pain / Shoulder Dislocation](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/shoulder-pain-dislocation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.23.3″ custom_margin=”100px||0px” custom_padding=”0px||0px” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px||0px” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.1″ header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_line_height=”2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] The shoulder is a complex and flexible joint that is essential to every day activity. The shoulder, like the hip is
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## Categories

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- [Physiotherapy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/physiotherapy/) - Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is one of the allied health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological and endocrinological origins.
- [Physiotherapist](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/physiotherapist/) - Physiotherapist Physiotherapist is a person qualified to treat disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise; a physical therapist.
- [Brisbane](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/brisbane/) - Brisbane Brisbane is the capital of and the most populated city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane’s metropolitan area has a population of approximately 2.5 million,and the South East Queensland metropolitan region, centred on Brisbane, encompasses a population of more than 3.6 million.
- [Pilates](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/pilates/) - Pilates Pilates Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method “Contrology”. It is practiced worldwide, especially in Western countries such as Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. As of 2005, there were 11 million people practicing the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States. Pilates developed in the aftermath of the late 19th century physical culture of exercising in order to alleviate ill health. There is however only limited evidence to support the use of Pilates to alleviate things like lower back pain. Evidence from studies show that while Pilates improves balance, it has not been shown to be an effective treatment for any medical condition other than evidence that regular Pilates sessions can help muscle conditioning in healthy adults, when compared to doing no exercise
- [Back Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/back-pain/) - Back pain Back pain: Pain felt in the low or upper back. Causes of pain in the low and upper back include conditions affecting the bony spine; discs between the vertebrae; ligaments around the spine and discs; spinal inflammation; spinal cord and nerves; muscles; internal organs of the pelvis, chest, and abdomen; tumors; and the skin.
- [Headache](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/headache/) - Headache Headache can be a sign of stress or emotional distress, or it can result from a medical disorder, such as migraine or high blood pressure, anxiety, or depression. It can lead to other problems. People with chronic migraine headaches, for example, may find it hard to attend work or school regularly.
- [Osteoarthritis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/osteoarthritis/) - Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic (long-lasting) joint condition. A joint is where two bones come together. The ends of these bones are covered with a protective tissue called cartilage. With OA, this cartilage breaks down, causing the bones within the joint to rub together. This can cause pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. OA occurs most often in older people, although it can occur in adults of any age. OA is also called degenerative joint disease, degenerative arthritis, and wear-and-tear arthritis.
- [Exercise](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/exercise/) - Exercise Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, to aid growth and improve strength, preventing aging, developing muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, improving health and also for enjoyment. Many individuals choose to exercise outdoors where they can congregate in groups, socialize, and enhance well-being.
- [Weight Loss](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/weight-loss/) - Weight Loss Weight Loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue. Weight loss can either occur unintentionally due to malnourishment or an underlying disease or arise from a conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived overweight or obese state
- [Diet](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/diet/) - Diet Diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of a specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons (with the two often being related). Although humans are omnivores, each culture and each person holds some food preferences or some food taboos. This may be due to personal tastes or ethical reasons. Individual dietary choices may be more or less healthy.
- [Health Funds](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/health-funds/) - Health Funds Health Funds or Australian health funds can be either ‘for profit’ including Bupa and nib; ‘mutual’ including Australian Unity; or ‘non-profit’ including GMHBA, HCF and the HBF Health Fund (HBF). Some, such as Police Health, have membership restricted to particular groups, but the majority have open membership. Membership to most health funds is now also available through comparison websites like money time, Compare the Market, iSelect Ltd., Choosi, ComparingExpert and YouCompare.
- [Christmas](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/christmas/) - Christmas Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night in some traditions, Christmastide includes an octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world’s nations, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it.
- [Neck Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/neck-pain/) - Neck Pain Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, or pinching of the nerves emanating from the cervical vertebrae. Joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.
- [Sport Injuries](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/sport-injuries/) - Sport Injuries Sport Injuries
- [Children](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/children/) - Biologically, a child (plural children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty.[3] The legal definition of child generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority. Child may also describe a relationship with a parent (such as sons and daughters of any age)or, metaphorically, an authority figure, or signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; it can also signify being strongly affected by a specific time, place, or circumstance, as in “a child of nature” or “a child of the Sixties”.
- [Fractures](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/fractures/) - Fractures Fracture is a break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture can be the result of an acquired disease of bone, such as osteoporosis, or of abnormal formation of bone in a congenital disease of bone, such as osteogenesis imperfecta (‘brittle bone disease’). Fractures are classified according to their character and location (for example, greenstick fracture of the radius).
- [Broken Bones](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/broken-bones/) - Broken Bone Broken bone is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several pieces. A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress, or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone cancer, or osteogenesis imperfecta, where the fracture is then properly termed a pathologic fracture.
- [Stafford](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/stafford/) - Stafford Stafford means ‘ford‘ by a ‘staithe‘ (landing place). The original settlement was on dry sand and gravel peninsula that provided a strategic crossing point in the marshy valley of the River Sow, a tributary of the River Trent. There is still a large area of marshland northwest of the town, which has always been subject to flooding, such as in 1947, 2000 and 2007.
- [Netball](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/netball/) - Netball Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Netball is most popular in many Commonwealth nations, specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. According to the INF, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries.Major domestic leagues in the sport include the Netball Superleague in Great Britain, Suncorp Super Netball in Australia and the ANZ Premiership in New Zealand.
- [Healing](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/healing/) - Healing Healing is the process of becoming well again, especially after a cut or other injury, or of making someone well again.
- [Diabetes](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/diabetes/) - Diabetes Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells.
- [Risk](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/risk/) - Risk Risk is the potential for uncontrolled loss of something of value. Values (such as physical health, social status, emotional well-being, or financial wealth) can be gained or lost when taking risk resulting from a given action or inaction, foreseen or unforeseen (planned or not planned). Risk can also be defined as the intentional interaction with uncertainty. Uncertainty is a potential, unpredictable, and uncontrollable outcome; risk is an aspect of action taken in spite of uncertainty.
- [Osteoporosis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/osteoporosis/) - Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone weakening increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly.Bones that commonly break include the vertebrae in the spine, the bones of the forearm, and the hip.Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms. Bones may weaken to such a degree that a break may occur with minor stress or spontaneously. After a broken bone, Chronic pain and a decreased ability to carry out normal activities may occur.
- [Women](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/women/) - Women Women or a woman is a female human being. The word woman is usually reserved for an adult; girl is the usual term for a female child or adolescent. The plural women is also sometimes used for female humans, regardless of age, as in phrases such as “women’s rights“.
- [Running](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/running/) - Running Running is a method of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. Running is a type of gait characterized by an aerial phase in which all feet are above the ground (though there are exceptions). This is in contrast to walking, where one foot is always in contact with the ground, the legs are kept mostly straight and the center of gravity vaults over the stance leg or legs in an inverted pendulum fashion. A feature of a running body from the viewpoint of spring-mass mechanics is that changes in kinetic and potential energy within a stride occur simultaneously, with energy storage accomplished by springy tendons and passive muscle elasticity. The term running can refer to any of a variety of speeds ranging from jogging to sprinting.
- [Pelvic Floor](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/pelvic-floor/) - Pelvic Floor Pelvic floor composed of muscle fibers of the levator ani, the coccygeus muscle, and associated connective tissue which span the area underneath the pelvis. The pelvic diaphragm is a muscular partition formed by the levatores ani and coccygei, with which may be included the parietal pelvic fascia on their upper and lower aspects. The pelvic floor separates the pelvic cavity above from the perineal region (including perineum) below. Because, to accommodate the birth canal, a female’s pelvic cavity is larger than a male’s, the pelvic floor tends to be considered a part of female anatomy, but males have an equivalent pelvic floor.
- [Dysfunction](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/dysfunction/) - Dysfunction Dysfunction is defined as an abnormality or impairment, or a deviation from accepted social behavior. When your kidneys are not able to filter out waste, this is an example of kidney dysfunction. When a group of teens engages in drinking and other unwanted behaviors, this is an example of dysfunction.
- [Corporate Health](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/corporate-health/) - Corporate Health Corporate Health is a competitive advantage that companies demand that they get the most out of their people. What are you doing to invest in the health of your top talent? Smart companies know that well-placed investments in corporate health programs deliver substantial returns for companies and their key people. It clearly indicates that healthy, happy and motivated employees deliver higher performance, ROI and remain more loyal towards their employers over time.
- [Workplace Injury](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/workplace-injury/) - Workplace Injury Workplace Injury is a work-related injury. It is an injury or illness caused, contributed or significantly aggravated by events or exposures.
- [Arthritis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/arthritis/) - Arthritis Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint function to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia. When four or more joints are involved, the arthritis is referred to as polyarthritis. When two or three joints are involved, it is referred to as oligoarthritis. When only a single joint is involved, it is referred to as monoarthritis.
- [Cortisone](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/cortisone/) - Cortisone Cortisone is a pregnane (21-carbon) steroid hormone. It is one of the main hormones released by the adrenal gland in response to stress. In chemical structure, it is a corticosteroid closely related to cortisol. It is used to treat a variety of ailments and can be administered intravenously, orally, intra-articularly (into a joint), or transcutaneously. Cortisone suppresses the immune system, thus reducing inflammation and attendant pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Risks exist, in particular in the long-term use of cortisone.
- [Drugs](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/drugs/) - Drugs Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via inhalation, injection, smoking, ingestion, absorption via a patch on the skin or dissolution under the tongue. In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
- [Pain Killers](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/pain-killers/)
- [Mental Health](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/mental-health/) - Mental Health Mental health is the level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is the state of someone who is “functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. From the perspectives of positive psychology or of holism, mental health may include an individual’s ability to enjoy life, and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health includes “subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy, competence, inter-generational dependence, and self-actualization of one’s intellectual and emotional potential, among others.
- [Stretching](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/stretching/) - Stretching Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps
- [Rest](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/rest/) - Rest Rest means to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
- [Posture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/posture/) - Posture Posture is the attitude assumed by the body either when the body is stationary or when it is moving. Posture is attained as a result of the coordinated action of various muscles working to maintain stability. Posture in easy terms can be understood as the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting.
- [Heat Treatment](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/heat-treatment/) - Heat Treatment Heat treatment is a group of industrial and metalworking processes used to alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of a material. The most common application is metallurgical. Heat treatments are also used in the manufacture of many other materials, such as glass. Heat treatment involves the use of heating or chilling, normally to extreme temperatures, to achieve the desired result such as hardening or softening of a material. Heat treatment techniques include annealing, case hardening, precipitation strengthening, tempering, carburizing, normalizing and quenching. It is noteworthy that while the term heat treatment applies only to processes where the heating and cooling are done for the specific purpose of altering properties intentionally, heating and cooling often occur incidentally during other manufacturing processes such as hot forming or welding.
- [Cold Treatment](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/cold-treatment/) - Cold Treatment Cold Treatment: There is no vaccine for the common cold.The primary methods of prevention are hand washing; not touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; and staying away from sick people. Some evidence supports the use of face masks.There is also no cure, but the symptoms can be treated.Zinc may reduce the duration and severity of symptoms if started shortly after the onset of symptoms.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen may help with pain. Antibiotics, however, should not be used and there is no good evidence for cough medicines.
- [Men](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/men/) - Men Men comes from man, which in the original Old English was completely gender neutral, meaning “human being” or “person,” rather than specifically “male person.”
- [Resistance](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/resistance/) - Resistance Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω). Ohms are named after Georg Simon Ohm (1784-1854), a German physicist who studied the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. He is credited for formulating Ohm’s Law.
- [Shoulders](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/shoulders/) - Shoulders Shoulders is the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body between this and the neck. It is a part of something resembling a shoulder in shape, position, or function. The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone) as well as associated muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- [Walking](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/walking/) - Walking Walking is moving at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
- [Sports](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/sports/) - Sports Sports include all forms of competitive physical activity or games which, through casual or organized participation, at least in part aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals.
- [Olympics](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/olympics/) - Olympics Olympics an ancient Panhellenic festival held every fourth year and made up of contests of sports, music, and literature with the victor’s prize a crown of wild olive. It is a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four-year intervals.
- [Travel](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/travel/) - Travel Travel may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’.According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century. It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words “travail”, which means struggle.
- [Preparation](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/preparation/) - Preparation Preparation is a management principle whereby people get ready for a final product or for a successful experience. Preparation means “a substance especially prepared”. Preparation is a proceeding or readiness for a future event as a goal and an acceptable accomplished final outcome. It is to make something (e.g., child, food, procedures, machines) acceptable before you give it to others.
- [Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/pain/) - Pain Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association for the Study of Pain‘s widely used definition defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage”.In medical diagnosis, pain is regarded as a symptom of an underlying condition.
- [Spine](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/spine/) - Spine Spine is the column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The spine can be categorized according to a level of the body: i.e., cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (upper and middle back), and lumbar spine (lower back).
- [School](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/school/) - School School is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students (or “pupils”) under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools. The names for these schools vary by country (discussed in the Regional section below) but generally include primary school for young children and secondary school for teenagers who have completed primary education. An institution where higher education is taught, is commonly called a university college or university, but these higher education institutions are usually not compulsory.
- [Acupuncture](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/acupuncture/) - Acupuncture Acupuncture is a form of alternative therapy and a key component of Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is a pseudoscience because the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientific knowledge, and it has been characterized as quackery. There is a range of acupuncture variants which originated in different philosophies,and techniques vary depending on the country in which it is performed. It is most often used to attempt pain relief, though it is also recommended by acupuncturists for a wide range of other conditions. Acupuncture is generally used only in combination with other forms of treatment.
- [Dry Needling](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/dry-needling/) - Dry Needling Dry needling, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling, is an alternative medicine technique similar to acupuncture. Dry needling is sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS). It involves the use of either solid filiform needles or hollow-core hypodermic needles for therapy of muscle pain, including pain related to myofascial pain syndrome. Dry needling is mainly used to treat myofascial trigger points, but it is also used to target connective tissue, neural ailments, and muscular ailments. The American Physical Therapy Association defines dry needling as a technique used to treat dysfunction of skeletal muscle and connective tissue, minimize peripheral nociception (pain), and improve or regulate structural or functional damage.
- [Alternative Therapy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/alternative-therapy/) - Alternative Therapy Alternative therapy is not a part of current standard medical practice, it is often used instead of conventional treatment.
- [Chiropractor](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/chiropractor/) - Chiropractor Chiropractor is a licensed health-care professional who treats disorders (such as back and neck pain) chiefly of the musculoskeletal system especially through the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to correct nervous system dysfunction : a specialist in chiropractic
- [Medical Myths](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/medical-myths/) - Medical Myths Medical Myths are a light-hearted reminder that we can be wrong and need to question what other falsehoods we unwittingly propagate as we practice medicine. We generated a list of common medical or medicine related beliefs espoused by physicians and the general public, based on statements we had heard endorsed on multiple occasions and thought were true or might be true. We selected seven for critical review:
- [Technology](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/technology/) - Technology Technology art, skill, the cunning of hand is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. Technology can be the knowledge of techniques, processes, and the like, or it can be embedded in machines to allow for operation without detailed knowledge of their workings. Systems (e. g. machines) applying technology by taking an input, changing it according to the system’s use, and then producing an outcome are referred to as technology systems or technological systems.
- [Fitness](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/fitness/) - Fitness Fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest. Before the industrial revolution, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, with automation and changes in lifestyles physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations.
- [Concussion](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/concussion/) - Concussion Concussion also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is typically defined as a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness (LOC); memory loss; headaches; difficulty with thinking, concentration or balance; nausea; blurred vision; sleep disturbances; and mood changes.Any of these symptoms may begin immediately, or appear days after the injury and it is not unusual for symptoms to last four weeks. Fewer than 10% of sports-related concussions among children are associated with loss of consciousness.
- [Injuries](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/injuries/) - Injuries Injuries also known as physical trauma, is damage to the body caused by external force. This may be caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and other causes. Major trauma is injury that has the potential to cause prolonged disability or death. In 2013, 4.8 million people worldwide died from injuries, up from 4.3 million in 1990. More than 30% of these deaths were transport-related injuries.In 2013, 367,000 children under the age of five died from injuries, down from 766,000 in 1990. Injuries are the cause of 9% of all deaths, and are the sixth-leading cause of death in the world.
- [Gumdale](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/gumdale/) - Gumdale Gumdale is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) east of the CBD. The average property size in Gumdale is approximately between 5,000 m2 – 10,000 m2 making Gumdale consist mostly of acreages. However, access to Brisbane city is only 15 to 20 minutes away by car. Gumdale has several new development sites consisting of less than 5% of housing, the other 95% are acreages. It is Brisbane’s nearest acreage suburb to the CBD.[citation needed] Gumdale Brisbane, Queensland Grassdale Road, 2014 Population 950 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 4154 Location 14 km (9 mi) from Brisbane GPO LGA(s) City of Brisbane (Chandler Ward)[2] State electorate(s) Chatsworth Federal Division(s) Bonner Suburbs around Gumdale: Tingalpa Wakerley Ransome Belmont Gumdale Ransome Belmont Chandler Capalaba West History
- [Pregnancy](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/pregnancy/) - Pregnancy Pregnancy also is known as gestation, is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside a woman. A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins. Pregnancy can occur by sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology. A pregnancy may end in a live birth, abortion, or miscarriage, though access to safe abortion care varies globally. Childbirth typically occurs around 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual period (LMP). This is just over nine months, where each month averages 31 days.
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- [Tendonitis](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/tendonitis/)
- [Foot Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/foot-pain/) - Foot Pain Foot pain is a result of an injury, overuse or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause foot pain. Arthritis is a common cause of foot pain. Injury to the nerves of the feet may result in intense burning pain, numbness or tingling (peripheral neuropathy).
- [Heel Pain](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/heel-pain/) - Heel Pain Physical discomfort on the back or the underside of the heel that may make walking uncomfortable or difficult. Heel pain can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include poorly fitting shoes, wearing high heeled shoes, prolonged period on feet, overuse such as long walks or marathons, sprains, strains or trauma.
- [Womens Health](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/womens-health/)
- [Knee](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/knee/)
- [NDIS](https://activatephysiotherapy.com.au/category/ndis/)
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