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September Update
September Update How to avoid Neck and Back pain while studying Your posture is by far the most influential factor when it comes to neck and back pain, and this is particularly true in the lead up to and during exam periods. As the end of year exams approach, we see...
August Update
August Update Choose physio for Tradies Health August is Tradies National Health Month and the focus is on you. Your back. Your shoulders. Your knees. And let’s not forget the muscles you use day in, day out. We get it, there’s a lot that goes into your trade. In...
Overtraining and the risk of developing musculoskeletal pain
Overtraining and the risk of developing musculoskeletal painBy Graceville Physiotherapist Joni Levine Overtraining is a term used to describe when someone is exercising at an increased rate compared to their usual levels. Whilst overtraining can be beneficial in the...
July Newsletter
July NewsletterAre you overtraining? Article by Graceville Physio Joni Levine Overtraining is a term used to describe when someone is exercising too much. This can lead to an increased injury risk, especially muscular and tendon injuries. Here are some tips to avoid...
June Newsletter
June Newsletter Neck Pain... how physiotherapy can help Article by Graceville Physio Michael Christensen Most people will experience an episode of neck pain at some point in their life. Neck pain can be acute, ie from whiplash or wry neck, or chronic, from...
Respiratory Physio and OPEP divices
Respiratory Physio and OPEP DevicesRESPIRATORY PHYSIO AND THE USE OF OPEP DEVICES Article by Graceville Physiotherapist Meris Tan An Aerobika is an oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device designed to loosen sputum build up in the lungs to aid in...
5 Breathing Exercises For Anxiety
5 Breathing Exercises For AnxietyIf you suffer from anxiety and find that at times you find it hard to breathe, there are a range of breathing exercises that can assist with alleviating your symptoms. These exercises can help to take your mind off your anxiety and...
May Newsletter
May NewsletterWhat is an Aerobika This article is relevant to anyone with acute or chronic lung conditions such as COPD, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, and lung infections. It will also benefit anyone with difficulty removing their phlegm. An Aerobika is...
NDIS And Physiotherapy
NDIS And PhysiotherapyAt Graceville Physio, we provide physiotherapy treatment and care to clients that receive support under the national disability insurance scheme for a range of conditions. Our services include pain management, rehabilitation, maintenance...
April Newsletter
April NewsletterNDIS & Physiotherapy We provide physiotheray treatment and care to clients that receive support under the national disability insurance scheme for a range of conditions. Our services include pain management, rehabilitation, maintenance programs,...
How to Sleep with Knee Pain
How To Sleep With Knee PainAt Graceville Physio, we get it. Trying to sleep with knee pain, or any type of pain for that matter, isn't as easy as closing your eyes and waiting a few minutes before eventually dozing off. Even worse is that not getting enough rest...
What Is Chronic Pain?
What Is Chronic Pain?Pain is a very curious phenomenon, and over the long history of humankind, the brain has used pain to develop very complex ways to keep the body protected. You might be asking yourself a variety of questions, such as: Why have I had this pain for...
March Newsletter
March Newsletter What's the deal with chronic pain? Article by Graceville Physio Matt Fowler What’s the deal with pain? Why have I had it for so long? Why am I being told to move even though I have pain; shouldn’t I let it heal first? Pain is a very curious...
LONG COVID and the role of Physiotherapy
The health burden of LONG COVID and the role of Physiotherapy in MDT managementBy Graceville Physiotherapist Matt Fowler The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is considered to be a much weaker, albeit much more contagious, version of the virus[1], but over the next few...
How To Return To Your Routine Post-Covid
How To Return To Your Routine Post-Covid.Now that your body has fought off the COVID-19 virus, how do you return to your normal routine? Persisting symptoms such post-exertional fatigue and muscle weakness have been reported in a majority of people who have recovered...
February Newsletter
February Newsletter Growing Pains ... how physiotherapy can help Article by Graceville Physio Joni Levine As children grow, they can develop various growing pains particularly in the thighs and calves. This is due to the fact that their muscles cannot keep up with the...
What to do if you have Covid
What To Do If You Have Covid.The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is considered to be a much weaker, albeit much more contagious, version of the virus[1], but over the next few weeks and months it is looking incredibly likely that most Queenslander’s will become infected....
January Newsletter
January Newsletter How to nail your marathon training in 2022 by Graceville Physiotherapist Joni Levine It is usually at this time of the year when people start to make New Year’s resolutions, which, let’s face it, barely ever come to fruition! One of the common...
Respiratory Physio FAQ’s
Respiratory Physiotherapy FAQ'sWhat is respiratory physiotherapy? Many people don’t know that physiotherapists work with respiratory conditions but in reality, like with anything that moves in the body, the muscles and joints of the ribcage are doing all the heavy...
December Newsletter
December Newsletter Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year 2021 has been quite the year! We are proud to have been able to continue to provide continuity of care for our patients throughout the lockdowns and other covid challenges! We...