Have you ever wondered why we call it the “funny bone” when hitting it isn’t exactly a laughing matter? We all know that intense tingling sensation that shoots down our arm when we accidentally bump or hit our elbow in just the wrong way. But what exactly is the funny bone, and why does it.. read more →
As we have done every 5 years or so we make an update to the clinic. This allows us to bring further services to our patients in Mt Eliza. Clinical Pilates has been an important part of our clinic for over 5 years since our last renovation and we new it was time to increase.. read more →
Hip pain can significantly impact our daily lives, limiting our mobility and causing discomfort during activities as simple as walking or climbing stairs. One common cause of hip pain is hip bursitis, an inflammation of the bursae located around the hip joint. In this article, we will delve into a specific type of hip bursitis.. read more →
Spoil someone special or why not spoil yourself this Christmas with a 60 min massage for the price of a 30 min massage. Vouchers can be picked up at the clinic or we are happy to take payment on the phone and mail one out for you. read more →
Michelle Acker comes to us from previously working in Mordialloc and Armadale. Michelle has a strong background in Clinical Pilates especially in regards to pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. Some of you may have already seen her around the clinic as she has co-teaching some pilates classes with Tracy. She is commencing Osteo treatment from.. read more →
For those of you unaware Tracy is expecting her first child early in the new year. Therefore she will be taking a period of leave from Christmas and may return in a limited capacity towards the end of 2023. Everyone is very excited for Tracy and partner and wish them all the best for parenthood… read more →
There has been ongoing debate recently in the medical world about whether ACL surgery is in fact necessary for all patients that sustain an ACL tear. While reconstruction of an ACL tear used to be the most common and respected approach, many professionals are starting to question whether it is actually the best option? Reconstruction.. read more →
Did you know that this week is Women’s Health Week? This is a great opportunity to set a reminder to set aside time for your health and wellbeing. Have you been putting off any medical care because you are too busy, or have been pushing exercise off to the side? Use this week to set.. read more →
You may have seen a recent article in the Age about someone attending a stretch therapist with amazing results. Stretch therapy is a form of manual therapy which focuses on muscles and fascia to evoke a change in the resting length. They claim to use a combination of static stretching (when a therapist moves a.. read more →
Back injuries are extremely common in the population, with studies showing up to 80% of people will have an episode of back pain in their lifetime. Most people have heard of or know of someone who has damaged their disc, whether it’s a bulge or herniation and this can be what people think of immediately.. read more →