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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...