Part 1 of this blog gives an overview of Medicare in the context of Physiotherapy conditions and how you may be able to use it for Physiotherapy.

In Part 2 of this blog, Jess talks about how concussion SHOULD be managed and strategies for recovering from post-concussion symptoms if they arise.

Jess talks about her personal experience with concussion and the effects it had on her life. As well as how it was poorly treated initially. She hopes to bring more awareness to this dangerous injury.

In sport the middle of preseason is often when loads are high, the fatigue is starting to set in and niggles are raising their heads. Unfortunately, pre-season niggles can escalate to in-season injuries if they are not managed appropriately.

The 3 phases of injury management in sport are: Early identification = early management = reduced injury risk.

Some words from our Physio Jess on her personal experience with disability, Physiotherapy and the NDIS.

What you can do in the first day or two of acute back pain or “when you’ve done your back”.

Ankle sprains or "rolled ankles" can happen when your joint is accidentally bent too far and the ligaments which hold the bones together are stretched or torn.

The first aid we normally recommend for acute sprains is the POLICE principal, rather than the previously used "RICE".

Pain in the neck can often be related to a lack of strength and mobility in the upper back (thoracic spine).

The best way to build strong and healthy bones, that are resilient to stress injuries later in life, is by exposing them to varied loads which encourages them to adapt and become stronger.

Why orthotics and excessive arch support shouldn’t be forever, and how you can train yourself out of them.