Spring in your step – Running into Spring The easiest way to improve running times, conserve energy and reduce the risk of injury is to

Head and Neck Issues in Infants Have you noticed that your baby has a flat spot on the back of their head? Or maybe you

I’ve injured my ACL! Now what? The “dreaded” ACL injury can range between a significant inconvenience for most to career ending for others. This ligament

In-growing toenails (onychocryptosis) In-growing toenails (onychocryptosis) are a common condition affecting around 1 in 20 people with the big toe being the most prevalent location.

Athlete’s Foot Our Podiatrists are seeing a rise in cases of Athlete’s Foot over this summer. Athlete’s Foot is a common condition and it is

Tiered Fees @ 4 Life Physiotherapy Please see below the updated Fees for Physiotherapy services at 4 Life Physiotherapy, effective February 1st 2024. 4 Life

Let’s talk about Exercise! Your medicine is exercise. This does not sound appealing. It hardly appears to be rewarding. How can we alter our attitudes

A Pain in the Neck Are you experiencing a pain in the neck ahead of this silly season? Neck and shoulder pain is a condition

STROKE AWARENESS Introduction A stroke is a life-altering medical emergency that can have profound effects on a person’s physical and cognitive abilities. Recognising the signs

UNLEASHING STRENGTH THE REMARKABLE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) presents a unique set of challenges, both physical and emotional.

Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle The term arthritis is used to describe painful and stiff joints. There are various reasons for the development of

8 TOP TIPS On how to stay Injury-free while training for a marathon or other endurance event Training for a marathon or other endurance event

7 Myths About Sleep Sleep is a crucial component of overall health and well-being. However, many people struggle with getting enough high-quality sleep, leading to

Why do my muscles always feel tight? One of the most common reports that physiotherapists hear is that “my muscles feel tight”. There are so

DECISION-MAKING AID: KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS EXERCISE MANAGEMENT WHAT CAN THIS DECISION-MAKING AID PROVIDE? THIS DECISION-MAKING AID IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: WHAT ARE SOME THINGS TO

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