Shin Splints As physio’s we frequently see people with injuries that have arisen after increasing the intensity of their exercise routine. Often these injuries are

Happy New Year! Another year has come to an end. Did you achieve your new year’s resolutions last year? Most of us want to become

Exercise and Prostate Cancer In 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the national annual average for prostate cancer diagnoses sat at 150 new

Paediatric Physiotherapy It is hard for us to see our children struggling or in pain so we are here to take the stress away! Physiotherapists are movement experts and can assess the bio-mechanics, function

A Pain in the Knee Knee pain is a common complaint in the adult population; however, adolescents and teenagers are not immune from it either.

To Ice, or Not to Ice? In this month’s newsletter, we will be talking about the rather cool topic of icing soft tissue injuries. It

Tarryn Jeftha- Neurological Physiotherapy We are thrilled to welcome Tarryn Jeftha to our 4 Life team this April. Tarryn is a Physiotherapist with extensive experience

What is it and how can Physiotherapy help? Whether you’re getting back into the sporting season, doing a big home DIY, or starting to exercise

Children are not just mini-adults. The most common reasons for a child to present to physiotherapy are generally as follows: Trauma Trauma Trauma More often

Raise your hand if you have ever had any elbow, wrist or hand concerns! Here at 4 Life Physiotherapy, we can help all the above.

GROWING PAINS  OR  ‘TRACTION APOPHYSITIS’   Have you ever wondered why adolescents experience growth related pains? Where does it come from and how should it

Getting Better at Stress Do you have an endless list of things to do and not enough time available? Are you studying for a test

What is Neurological Physiotherapy? Neurological conditions are any problems that occur in the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. People can experience difficulties in physical function,

Using Neuroscience to Make Exercising a Habit Exercise prescription is central to the treatment of many problems that present to our clinic. This may include stretches,

How can physiotherapy help with my shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is a common symptom of many different injuries in the neck and shoulder region. It

The “Laws” of Lifting (and other tips to reduce the risk of low back pain)     We have all heard the saying, “lift with

HIP PAIN (lateral) Lateral Hip Pain is a painful condition that affects the outside of the thigh.   Patient’s of ours often complain of a ‘burning’

Anterior knee pain, aka pain towards the front of the knee, is extremely common. Pain in the front of the knee may vary from a

“Evidence suggests that those with acute low back pain experienced less pain and improved function when staying safely active compared to rest in bed.”  

“90% of people who present with back pain do not have a specific cause and are easily treated by Physiotherapy”   What causes back pain?

It is important to know when the “wait and see” approach is appropriate for your injury as opposed to when early intervention is advised.