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Articles in Category: Acupuncture
Zap Your Knee Woes Away
Zap Your Knee Woes Away - Electroacupuncture (EA) to the Rescue By Chee Yeap Acupuncturist Cartilage, the tissue that cushions our joints, doesn't have good natural healing abilities. When it gets damaged, it tends to wear down over time, leading to joint problems...
A Guide to medicinal Flowers
Blossoming Romance: A Guide to Medicinal Flowers in Chinese Herbal Medicine for a Herbalicious Valentine's Day!" by Chee YeapBHSC. Acu, AHPRA Reg Acupuncturist, AACMA Member Roses are red, violets are blue, but did you know these flowers can do more than woo? This...
Articles in Category: Chinese Medicine
A Guide to medicinal Flowers
Blossoming Romance: A Guide to Medicinal Flowers in Chinese Herbal Medicine for a Herbalicious Valentine's Day!" by Chee YeapBHSC. Acu, AHPRA Reg Acupuncturist, AACMA Member Roses are red, violets are blue, but did you know these flowers can do more than woo? This...
Acupuncture FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
This article discusses various aspects of acupuncture and its effectiveness as a form of treatment. It highlights the polarising opinions about acupuncture and the need to consider the evidence and research behind it. The article mentions that a significant number of...
Articles in Category: Chiropractic
How to Manage Chronic Pain
By Don Williams Our clinic has been interested in how to manage chronic pain through treatment and management pain for many years and, generally speaking, we have had good success. However, as a category of patients, it is a fascinating and highly varied group of...
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain By Declan Wise (Chiropractor) Low Back Pain is the 3rd largest drain on the public health system in Australia making it one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions seen in the global population. This article aims to delve into the technical...
Articles in Category: Ergonomics
Do you have tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects the tendons in the elbow, causing pain and discomfort. Despite its name, tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players and can occur in anyone who engages in repetitive arm motions....
Dead butt syndrome
By Keziah Loewen Do you have sleepy glutes? “Dead butt syndrome” and how it causes back pain, knee pain, and hip pain. Human beings have come a long way from our very active hunter-gatherer ancestors. As a species, staying active was the only way to find food and stay...
Articles in Category: Newsletters
Comprehensive Nutrition Support
Comprehensive Nutrition Support By Max Cuneo At the Institute of Sports and Spines, we provide a range of services to support your health and well-being, including individualized nutrition and lifestyle guidance led by Max Cuneo, our in-house Nutritionist. With a...
How Exercise Transforms Lives for People Living with Diabetes
How Exercise Transforms Lives for People Living with Diabetes Hi, I'm Leonard Hazelwood, Exercise Physiologist. Diabetes is a complex condition that affects millions of lives globally. Beyond its well-known physical effects, such as an increased risk of heart disease,...
Articles in Category: Nutrition and Recipes
Comprehensive Nutrition Support
Comprehensive Nutrition Support By Max Cuneo At the Institute of Sports and Spines, we provide a range of services to support your health and well-being, including individualized nutrition and lifestyle guidance led by Max Cuneo, our in-house Nutritionist. With a...
Catering for athletes: Demographic and Psychological Factors
Have you ever considered that the way you eat is more than just your environmental influence and accessibility to different foods or drinks? Have you ever considered there may be other influences including psychological mood states or a huge variety of differing...
Articles in Category: Orthopaedic Injuries and Rehabilitation
Zap Your Knee Woes Away
Zap Your Knee Woes Away - Electroacupuncture (EA) to the Rescue By Chee Yeap Acupuncturist Cartilage, the tissue that cushions our joints, doesn't have good natural healing abilities. When it gets damaged, it tends to wear down over time, leading to joint problems...
Understanding Baker’s Cysts in the knee
Understanding Baker's Cysts in the Knee by Keziah Loewen Physiotherapist What are Bakers Cysts? Today we delve into a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting the knee joint, Baker's cysts. Baker's cysts in the knee are also known as popliteal cysts. They...
Articles in Category: Sporting Injuries
Zap Your Knee Woes Away
Zap Your Knee Woes Away - Electroacupuncture (EA) to the Rescue By Chee Yeap Acupuncturist Cartilage, the tissue that cushions our joints, doesn't have good natural healing abilities. When it gets damaged, it tends to wear down over time, leading to joint problems...
Understanding Baker’s Cysts in the knee
Understanding Baker's Cysts in the Knee by Keziah Loewen Physiotherapist What are Bakers Cysts? Today we delve into a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting the knee joint, Baker's cysts. Baker's cysts in the knee are also known as popliteal cysts. They...
Articles in Category: Training and Performance
Yoga Classes are now on
Yoga is an ancient practice designed to build strength and awareness bringing together the mind and body. It includes breathing exercises, meditation and asanas or poses that stretch and flex a variety of muscle groups. These asanas are used to encourage relaxation...
Cool Temp Exercise
Cooler temperatures means we must adjust our training to suit the weather. Winter training is just as important as training in the summer. Whether it is your off season, mid-season, or if you are just playing sport or exercising recreationally. Various benefits are...