Exercise has numerous benefits for mental health. Regular physical activity has been linked to various positive effects on the brain and mental well-being. Here are some of the key benefits: Reduced Stress: Exercise helps in reducing the levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, and triggers the release of endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. Improved Mood: Physical activity has been shown to have a positive impact on mood and can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. It promotes the release of neurotransmitters like ..read more

Texters thumb (AKA Gamers thumb!), also know as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. It can make simple tasks like gripping and pinching painful. Physiotherapy can be a valuable part of managing and recovering from this condition. Here are some physiotherapy advice and exercises for De Quervain’s tenosynovitis: 1. Rest and Immobilization: Initially, it’s important to rest the affected hand and avoid activities that aggravate the pain. A wrist splint or brace may be recommended by your physiotherapist to immobilize the wri ..read more

Your ankles are the unsung heroes of mobility, allowing you to walk, run, and jump with ease. However, when ankle pain strikes, it can disrupt your daily life and limit your activities. Whether it’s due to an injury, overuse, or chronic conditions, physiotherapy offers effective solutions to relieve ankle pain and get you back on your feet. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes of ankle pain and how physiotherapy can provide relief and enhance your ankle’s function. Understanding Ankle Pain: Before we delve into the benefits of physiotherapy, it’s important to understand the common cause ..read more

Lower back pain is a common ailment that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It often hinders our ability to perform everyday tasks, leading to discomfort and reduced quality of life. While there are various treatment options available, physiotherapy stands out as a holistic and effective approach to alleviate lower back pain. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes of lower back pain and how physiotherapy can provide relief and long-term benefits. Understanding Lower Back Pain: Before delving into the benefits of physiotherapy, it’s crucial to understand the underlying causes o ..read more

Healing Headaches: How Physiotherapy Can Bring Relief” Headaches are a common ailment that can disrupt our daily lives, making even the simplest tasks feel like a burden. While many people reach for painkillers to alleviate the pain, physiotherapy offers an alternative approach that focuses on addressing the root causes of headaches. In this blog post, we’ll explore how physiotherapy can be an effective treatment option for headaches, providing much-needed relief and long-term benefits. Understanding the Types of Headaches: Before we delve into how physiotherapy can help, it’s essential to und ..read more

Snapping Hip   What is snapping hip? Snapping hip is a condition in which you feel a snapping sensation or hear a popping sound in your hip when you walk, get up from a chair, or swing your leg around. There are a few different causes of snapping sensation; External (most common): where the Iliotibial band is snapping over the greater trochanter of the femur. Internal:  where the Iliopsoas tendon is snapping over a bony prominence of the pelvis Intra-articular (least common): usually from traumatic injury. Although snapping hip is usually painless and harmless, the sensation can be ..read more

The past few months have been a testing time for everyone, especially for those who contracted COVID. At Aspire physiotherapy we have worked with many people who have recovered from COVID and what we have seen is that everyone recovers differently. There is limited research or guidelines on how to best return to training or exercise following COVID infection. Considering this I felt that it was important to look at what evidence there was out there and attempt to provide a summary of what to expect when returning to exercise. What are some of the symptoms you’ll experience after COVID-19? Some ..read more

New to Aspire physio in Liverpool is the VALD Performance ForceDecks – Dual Force Plate System  At Aspire physiotherapy in Liverpool we aim to be the best place for rehabilitation. The ForceDecks are pioneered to measure, train and monitor athletic strength; the world’s fastest, easiest and most powerful dual plate system for analysing neuromuscular strength and imbalance. One-click analysis. The force platforms have long been confined to university laboratories, but ForceDecks finally makes them accessible and practical for day-to-day use in fast-paced high-performance clinical ..read more

Make it an active summer! Spring may have sprung but Summer is where we have fun in the sun. Lockdown has kept us inside during the winter season. With the restrictions easing in time for our Aussie summer, it’s a good time to go out for some fresh air and exercise. Schools finished and the Christmas-New Year holidays are around the corner. It’s the perfect time to go out and have some fun. The sun is out and the weather is lovely. Exercise doesn’t always mean going to the gym for a workout or going for a run around the local park. Playing sports is another form of exercise. Maybe it’s time to ..read more

I am sure you have heard that exercise is important in maintaining your physical well-being as it improves your cardiovascular and general health, but did you know that exercise can also to help keep you mentally healthy? Given the current NSW COVID-19 restrictions things haven’t been as normal as they used to be. The lack of social interaction with family and friends, ability to travel and explore and exercise in areas outside your 5km radius have really taken a toll on peoples mental well-being. A reduced mental state can lead to increased stress, reduced fitness levels thus reduced physical ..read more