When you hear the word “Pilates,” what comes to mind? Most people tend to associate this form of exercise with women, but the truth is, Pilates is not just for women. In fact, it can be incredibly beneficial for men as well. Pilates is a full-body workout that focuses on building strength, improving flexibility, and […]
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Stretch and Move to relieve back pain and Improve your posture. Our world was given a little shake up and everything that was once familiar has now adapted. This has meant more people working from home and constantly sitting in unfamiliar ergonomic setups (straining your neck to look down while sitting) which can cause […]
Health Fund Extras – Woolgoolga + Yamba If you Don’t use it, you Lose it If you are like us at TPM, busy people, then I’m sure the year has flown by for you too quickly – where did the time go? Whilst we gear up for Christmas there is also another thing we could be […]
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Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes making up to 90-5% of cases according to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC). It develops slowly over a period of time making the subtle onset of symptoms difficult to pick up and while T2DM can develop at any time […]
WHAT IS A CERVOCOGENIC HEADACHE There are many causes of headaches – from migraine to tension headaches to those which are caused by irritation of the upper neck. Just as nerves in the lower back radiate into the legs and the nerves of the lower neck radiate into the arms, nerves in the upper neck, […]
Foot and Ankle Plyometrics This is where we take all the mobility, control and strength from a combination of the stretches and exercises in our previous calf posts and we add SPEED. So, what happens when you add speed? There’s an interesting feature of our muscles called the ‘stretch-shortening cycle’ where a quick stretch or […]
3 Stretches For Your Calves Here are 3 calf stretches that target different parts of the calf group which I frequently use before conditioning exercises. Now, why is it so important to have good mobility at the ankle? Stiffness of the ankle can contribute to a number of issues within the foot and ankle but […]
Pre-Race Preparation Scott sits down with our resident elite runner and physio, Reece Edwards, to give our pre-race tips to help you get the best performance on race day. Reece was the first non-pro finisher of the Chicago Marathon in 2018, debuting as the 3rd ranked Aussie over the marathon and turned heads, stepping up […]
Jaw Pain- the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) This blog is aimed at providing a little more insight into the structure, functions and problems that occur at the TMJ for anyone who has had problems in the past or is currently suffering from jaw pain, clicking or tightness that leads to grinding and what an experienced Physiotherapists […]
