How do I know when it’s time for a knee replacement?
Let's delve deeper into a question we often hear from our patients at Activate Physiotherapy: "How do I know when it's time to get a knee replacement?" This is an important query, especially for those dealing with the discomfort of knee osteoarthritis. So, grab a...
How Do I Know if My Ankle Is Broken or Just Sprained?
Ankle injuries are a common occurrence, and they can happen to anyone at any time. Whether you're an athlete, a busy parent, or just someone going about their daily activities, a sudden twist or impact to the ankle can leave you wondering have I broken or just...
The Remarkable Benefits of Exercise in Managing Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide. While medication and dietary changes play a crucial role in its management, there are remarkable benefits of exercise in managing diabetes. Regular exercise can be a powerful tool to...
Hydrotherapy for Disability
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 exercises in a swimming pool which are tailored to...
Posture Facts
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 2. Differences in posture are a fact of life...
Back Facts
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 older is not a cause of back pain Though it...
Muscle soreness or injury?
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! So how do you know...
How do I buy SRC Recovery Shorts?
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 you a little more information on what SRC Recovery garments do and what options...
How do I buy SRC Pregnancy Shorts?
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 on what SRC Pregnancy garments do and what options...
SRC Pregnancy & Recovery Garments: How do they Work?
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 or tights. If you're...
How does NDIS funding work?
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 first thing to learn...
Nutrition for Competition
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 and now it's...
How to Manage Urinary Incontinence
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 or run about with your kids or constantly worrying about the potential...
What is the cause of my heel pain?
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 from plantar...
How to Tell if My Shoulder is Frozen
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 our rehab and are...
Physiotherapy Job Brisbane
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...
7 Early Warning Signs You Might be Developing Shoulder Tendonitis
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 a...
Nutrition and Exercise Tips for Social Distancing
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 a...
10 FAQ About Back Pain Answered!
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.1. What's the fastest way I can get my...
Great Gift Ideas for Christmas
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. HEAT PACKS Be the ultimate gift giver with a luxurious heat pack to ease away all those aches...
Activate Physiotherapy are open for business this Christmas and New Year
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...
Managing the Psychological Impacts of an Injury
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 downs that come with this injury and...
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...
What is Physiotherapy?
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...
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME?
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...
Introducing PhysiApp: Clinical Exercises at your Fingertips Through the Power of an App
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...
Isn’t 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...
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...
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME?
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...
Why general exercise alone is not enough to fix your Hip Osteoarthritis
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 you're one of the 25% of women and 16% of men over the age of 55 who suffer from osteoarthritis of the hip...