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Low Back Pain

The back is an essential part of all human movement. It is estimated that 70-90% of all Australians will experience low back pain at some point in their life. It can be very debilitating and is the second leading cause of disease burden in Australia. A Brief Anatomy...

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is the technique of inserting a fine needle (like an acupuncture needle) into a muscle thought to be responsible for symptoms of pain. It is an adjunct to standard therapy used by clinicians who have been specifically trained in its use. Dry needling has...

What Makes Macquarie Physiotherapy Great

What Makes Macquarie Physiotherapy Great? Well established practice Having been in business for over 30 years, we have met a lot of people and formed several close working relationships. Being on good terms with various neurosurgeons and orthopaedic specialists means...

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Anatomy Ligaments are strong, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones. The ligaments in the ankle help to keep the foot bones in their correct...

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Running

In this blog we are going to shed some light on a running version of the supramaximal Eurofit method (our favourite type of HIIT) with the help of Dr Josh Secomb. Supramaximal Eurofit method? Developed by French researchers, it involves calculating a person’s 100%...

Office Ergonomics

As promised in Back to the Office Part One, below are some stretches we find helpful to ease the tightness in your muscles, along with a brief background on the muscles they are trying to address. Trapezius The trapezius muscle group originates...