Podiatry and Foot Health at Move
Move Osteopathy
by Move Osteopathy
11M ago
Podiatry: Everything You Need to Know About Foot Health at Move Osteopathy Podiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Podiatrists, also known as foot doctors, are healthcare professionals who specialize in treating conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about podiatry. Including the types of conditions podiatrists treat, how to find a podiatrist, and the treatments available. Conditions Treated by Podiatrists Podiatrists a ..read more
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
Move Osteopathy
by Move Osteopathy
1y ago
Have you ever experienced shoulder pain before? If the answer is yes then you are certainly not alone. Musculoskeletal related shoulder injuries and rotator cuff injuries are extremely common injuries, with approximately 50% of the population experiencing at least one episode of shoulder pain each year.  What is the Rotator Cuff?  The Rotator Cuff of the shoulder consists of four muscles that work together to provide strength and stability to the shoulder as it moves. ​​ Image 1: The Four Rotator Cuff Muscles, https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-rotator-cuff-2696385 What are the sympt ..read more
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Fit Feb
Move Osteopathy
by Move Osteopathy
1y ago
Fit Feb Welcome to 2023! January has nearly passed already. Now is the time to start your fitness journey for the year. Is there an event you want to participate in, a new challenge, or just starting back at the gym? It is time to start planning how you approach your event or return to sport. A rather lengthy training period is also often needed to stay healthy throughout your training. We frequently see patients aiming for triathlons, swimming, running and riding events. It could even be to make a health comeback! Moving safely and avoiding injury is our priority, so throughout February, we w ..read more
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Mental Health First Aid
Move Osteopathy
by Move Osteopathy
2y ago
Mental Health First Aid Many of us renew our CPR every year and first aid every three years.  It has become a part of our work requirements to keep up to date with this valuable skill set.  Thankfully we may not need to use the knowledge provided very regularly. However it sure feels good to have some sort of plan ready when you do need to! …..but what about mental health first aid? As a health practitioner I have always loved learning about the body – how it works when healthy, what can go wrong and how to assist it get it back on track.  I loved going to university to study ..read more
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Chronic ankle instability
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by Move Osteopathy
2y ago
What is chronic ankle instability? Chronic ankle instability is the recurring giving way of the ankle, often developing after repeated ankle sprains. The ankle is one of the most traumatized parts of the body. Sport injuries of the ankle account for 10-30% of all sport injuries. Ankle sprains are very common making up a high percentage of those injuries. Ankle injuries have a high recurrence rate of spraining the ankle again. When someone sprains their ankle, the ligaments can be stretched or torn. This can affect a person’s ability to balance, if not rehabilitated efficiently the lack of prop ..read more
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Achilles Tendinosis
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by Move Osteopathy
2y ago
What is Achilles Tendinosis? The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It is a thick cord of fibrous tissue attaching the calf muscles on the back of the leg to the heel bone. Achilles tendinosis is a condition, involving degeneration of the tendon over time. This can lead to pain, weakening and thickening of the tendon. The chronic nature of this condition leads to changes to the type and organisation of the collagen that makes up the tendon and the blood vessels supplying it. This leads to tiny tears due to repetitive damage, without enough time to heal. This condition is common ..read more
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Our New Clinic on James Street
Move Osteopathy
by Jayden
2y ago
The end of an era and the beginning of a new one! On Sunday, after 12 years of operating at Holistic Health 46 James Street we closed the doors for the final time. The large construction site in front of our building will be going on for 2-3 years while they build a beautiful boutique hotel in what used to be our carpark. Our new clinic will be just a short stroll across and up the street in the James Lane precinct on level 1 at 65 James Street (near pineapple express and sixes and sevens).   We have a large car park at the rear (enter from Arthur Street) with 2 hour parking f ..read more
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What is that ‘CLICK’ or a ‘POP’ sound around your hip?
Move Osteopathy
by Jayden
2y ago
A serious problem in your hip joint – like damage to your cartilage. It’s not that common particularly in young people and it is usually painful. Tight tendons or muscles ‘snapping’ ‘flicking’ and ‘clicking’ over the boney parts of your hip joint. – This is really common and is often painless. The two biggest offenders are your psoas muscle in your groin or your ITB (illiotibial band) on the outside of your hip.   So is it bad?   If you have a serious problem in your hip joint then yes the reparative ‘clicking’ could be bad and causing further damage. If it is caused by ‘tight ..read more
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Avoid These Common Training Injuries With These Simple Training Tips
Move Osteopathy
by Jayden
2y ago
see our article on squats and deadlifts and how to do them to avoid injury.   See which are the most common injuries we see and the simple things you can do to avoid them. Common injuries as a result of training Back pain from spinal joint sprains and strains There are hundreds of joints extending from your neck to tailbone and rib cage. Movements during training that overstretch or overload joints can cause joint sprains and strains. These are common and can range from the mild irritation to debilitating pain. Most patients can make a complete recovery from mos ..read more
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How To Stick To Your Finess Goals When You Are Injured
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by Jayden
2y ago
It can  knock your routine and ability to keep training at the same level. If you’re not careful your motivation and training can diminish to zero and so much hard work can be undone. This article has 8 tips and advice for sticking to your fitness goals and maintaining your motivation even when you are injured. I am an Osteopath with a background in exercise prescription and rehabilitation. I treat people with training injuries on a daily basis. I have treated everyone from professional athletes to exercise beginners and everything in-between. I’ve see ..read more
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