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January 24, 2024

The Role of Hydrotherapy in Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Current statistics indicate that over 33,000+ people live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Australia alone, with most people being diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 (MS Australia, 2021). Numerous risk factors can increase the risk of the disease developing, this includes genetic predisposition, immunological factors, environmental factors, virus and bacteria exposure (Nourbakhsh et al., 2019).
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By bodysmart
January 10, 2024

Vestibular Rehabilitation

What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?

Vestibular rehabilitation is a physiotherapy lead treatment program for those presenting with vestibular dysfunction which most commonly presents as dizziness or vertigo, motion sensitivity and balance difficulties as a result of inner ear pathology. Vestibular dysfunction can also present with a multitude of other symptoms including headaches, nausea, blurry vision or light headedness. There are many different causes of vertigo but symptoms are often as a result of your balance systems and inner ear reporting different information to your brain, causing symptoms to arise.
The goal of vestibular rehabilitation is to reduce dizziness symptoms and improve your balance and stability while walking to improve your quality of life.
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By bodysmart
Knee treatment
December 7, 2023

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

What is it?

It’s invisible but it’s certainly not inexistent, and it may be starting to disturb many aspects of your life. The good news is there are steps you can take to help. Did you know movement and exercise is essential in helping manage and treat chronic pain?
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By bodysmart
November 24, 2023

Lower back pain physiotherapy

What is Lower back Pain Physiotherapy?

In Australia Lower Back Pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that Clients present to Physiotherapists with looking for help, answers and relief. Lower back pain can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, occupation or activity levels. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 1 in 6 (16%) of Australians are currently experiencing and living with Lower Back Pain, whether that be either Acute or Chronic in nature. READ MORE

By bodysmart
March 4, 2020

How can i fix my plantar fascia pain?

Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse condition that causes pain under the foot and is a common complaint new clients ask our Body Smart Health practitioners about. So what exactly is the plantar fascia? Why does it become sore? And what can be done to fix the pain and ensure the pain doesn’t come back?

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By bodysmart
February 24, 2020

How to control weight gain during menopause

Why do we gain weight during menopause?

Menopause refers to the final menstrual period a woman will experience and marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life. Most women experience menopause around the age of 50 with peri-menopausal signs and symptoms starting 5-10 years before their final period. One of the main concerns for women throughout peri-menopause to post-menopause is weight gain. So why is it that mid-life women experience this change in body shape? Why is it that younger women tend to store fat around their hips and thighs compared to peri-post menopausal women who store fat more around their abdomen? Why is it that the lifestyle routine you once swore by (eating a healthy diet and completing quality exercise regularly) suddenly doesn’t work anymore? READ MORE

By bodysmart