Have you ever tweaked your back or pulled a hamstring? If you're an athlete, getting back to your sport as quickly and safely as possible is probably a top priority. This is where physiotherapy comes in. But within the world of physiotherapy, there's a sub-specialty:...
In recognition of International Women's Day this year, we have put together a post on the importance of maintaining healthy bones. Our practitioners see a lot of women in particular, suffering from osteopenia and osteoporosis, and in addition to the treatment they provide, we want to...
Running is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can also be hard on your body. Repetitive overuse of muscles, tendons, and joints can lead to injuries, especially if you're not careful. If you're a runner, it's important to be aware of the...
Bones. Most people don’t think about them until they need to. But your bones are living tissue. They need to be cared for just like any other part of your body. They are constantly in a state of renewal, which makes building and maintaining bones...
Do you know how an Osteopath can help you? We have many patients asking “what is an Osteopath and how could they help me?” Below, we will try to explain the ways an Osteopath can become an integral part of your healthcare team. What is an...
No matter the season, it’s important to keep up your healthy eating habits and get your 30 minutes of physical activity a day. 1. Enjoy Winter Vegetables and Fruit: Grapefruit, kiwifruit, mandarins and oranges are all delicious and in season over winter. Try involving fruit in your...
An article in The Age recently quoted that recent studies found that it only took 15minutes of exercise per day to add 3 years onto your life. 20minutes per day added 7 years! Wow - that sounds easy! But where's the catch? Am I restricted to only...
Choosing the right ski boot. So you may be asking why am I writing about choosing ski boots? Isn't that the job of the boot fitter in the local ski shop? Well yes, it is. But my experience over the years of updating my own boots...
Difference between Massage, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy Massage therapy Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being.[1] Massage therapy is the foundation for all soft tissue therapy. Training to become a massage therapist is on...
Outlined below is our Covid-19 Safe Plan as required by the Victorian Government, to prevent the introduction of coronavirus at our clinic. Dr Victor Wilk, Medical Director Brighton Spine & Sports Clinic offer spine and sports injury management services to the local Bayside community and surrounding areas. The allied...