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1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives, and it is estimated that chronic pain is the third most costly health problem in Australia. Chronic pain is long-lasting, ongoing pain that doesn’t go away and affects the quality of life of those affected. It is estimated that 60-83% of Australian…

Ninety-two percent of Australian children aged 5-14 years use information and communication technologies including computers, with increased use correlated with higher age. 87% of boys and 80% of girls regularly participate in electronic screen-based activities. As a result of this increased usage, physios are treating more young patients suffering from unhealthy computing behaviours, which can…

The year that was 2014: Sorrento Sports Physio
Find out whats been going on and whats ahead

Working out in the sand adds a tonne of resistance to any exercise you’re doing. However there is an increased risk of injury with high intensity exercise. Find out how to minimize your risk and maximize your workout. 

Spring is here which means two things:
1. It’s nearly time to take our beach bodies out of hibernation 
2. It’s time to move away from winter casseroles and towards fresh summer salads

When you go to the effort of exercising, you want to get the most out of the work out.
But what’s the best way to do that?
Here are TEN things you can concentrate on this month to ensure you get the most out of your work out.

As a physiotherapist, I get asked this question all the time. Physiotherapists pride themselves on being able to provide their clients with research & evidence based treatment options.
So time to answer a few nagging questions. 

Between now & the end of the year there are no less than a dozen adventure, outdoor & fun run events happening in & around Perth. Such events include City to Surf, Tough Mudder, Armadale half & the Oxfam Trailwalk to name a few. It is common for people to leave their training regime to the very last minute & participate in events under prepared or worse, with a niggling injury that they haven’t attended to.

Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help to minimise such injuries. Important points to note : Site in front of…

Most people base their health on how they feel. Just because you feel healthy and in perfect fit now, does not mean you do not need supplements. When it suddenly strikes – an illness, a health problem, a sign of old age, weakness – we begin to search for a dietary or herbal supplement to…