Today is World Diabetes Day, a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on millions of lives. This day not only serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those living with diabetes but also highlights the importance of education,...
Understanding Pilates Beyond Rehabilitation Pilates has long been associated with injury recovery, but did you know its benefits extend far beyond rehabilitation? Pilates isn't just for healing the body; it’s also a transformative practice that builds strength, flexibility, and awareness. Let's discover how it can be...
The importance of lifting heavy weights, especially when it comes to our bone health as we age, is getting a lot of attention in the media lately – including the ABC who ran a story just last month on Virgina Trioli’s fall that led her...
In a world where aches and pains are as common as morning coffee, finding an effective treatment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Myotherapy emerges as a beacon of hope for many, offering relief where other therapies fall short. How does...
Living with arthritis can be a daily struggle, but it doesn't have to take over your life. Denmark is known for its effective arthritis management strategies, including the GLA:D program. In this blog, we'll explore strategies from Denmark that can help you lead a good...
Earlier this year, our physiotherapist, Bruce Gilmore, attended the World Congress on low back and pelvic girdle pain. There, he learned about the groundbreaking WalkBack Trial. In this blog, Bruce shares insights from this important study and explores how walking can benefit those living with...
In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Australia, we spoke with Brighton Spine and Sport’s Dietitian Amy Peng. Amy who takes a special interest in the area, explains how she works with a patient who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and the role nutrition can...
Osteopathy is a fast-growing field of the Allied Health industry (according to an AHPRA report release June 2022, in the fyears between 2018-2022, the Osteopathy workforce grew by 31.7%!), but there is still a lot of confusion around Osteopaths and what they do. If you've...
ACL tears are unfortunately a common injury our Sports Physiotherapists see at Brighton Spine and Sports Clinic, and while it may be something some people are more predisposed to, there are certainly ways to minimise the risk. And if it does occur, treat and recover...
Dr Victor Wilk provides us with his insights into the story 4 Corners ran last week - 'Pain Factory'. Last week’s episode of Four Corners highlighted the many adverse events people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain have experienced when undergoing spinal fusion and spinal cord stimulator...