Time for an update on the state of affairs . . . . Well, things have certainly been different over the last few months due to the worldwide pandemic, novel coronavirus 2019. On March 29th we were forced into a position of closing two of… Read more »
International Mens Health Week
And so another “International xxxx week” rolls around, you might wonder why we need to pay attention to this one. Surely Men are doing fine? Surely we don’t need to focus on them and their health? Wrong. Men are not doing fine, and the statistics… Read more »
COVID-19 Virus information for Hills Physiotherapy patients
**Masks are still required to be worn in the clinic by staff and patients. Exception to this is during strenuous exercise, but you must wear it in** Due to easing restrictions , Hills Physiotherapy is back to full services – Massage, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Clinical Pilates… Read more »
Posture and Pain – the science of Ergonomics
Physiotherapists have been telling people for years to sit up straight, don’t slouch or you’ll end up damaging your neck, or back or having headaches or something. This all seemed to make logical sense, because (anyone who has spend too long scrolling Facebook or reading… Read more »
Do I need to see a Doctor?
One of the most common queries we get when people ring up our clinics is “I’m not really sure if this is a physio thing, or a doctor thing, or maybe I just need a massage, but . . . ?” so I thought it… Read more »
Fried R.I.C.E – Are Rest or Ice still relevant?
One of the golden rules of first aid is that when you injure yourself, you must use ice to reduce the swelling. But is this really the case?
Lymphatic Drainage – What is it, and does it work?
What Is The Lymphatic System? In the human body we have 600-700 lymph nodes. The tonsils, adenoids, spleen and thymus are all part of the lymphatic system. It is the front-line in our body’s ability to fight disease and infection by filtering and localizing foreign… Read more »
Hills Physiotherapy and Sustainability
Did you know that Hills Physiotherapy recycles almost every sheet of paper produced at our clinics? Given that our council is not longer able to recycle from our curbside pickup bins it’s vital to find innovative ways to get rid of this waste. Read on…… Read more »
What does Massage do, really?
Massage and therapeutic touch have been used for thousands of years, and until recently we thought we pretty much knew what was going on! Therapists have been describing to patients that their skillful manipulation of the tissues of the body would cause any and all… Read more »
Why can’t I claim for Pilates?
Pilates is no longer covered by Private Health insurance You may have heard via social media, news or on the grapevine that there are about to be some changes to the way that Private Health Insurance companies fund natural therapies, including Pilates. The review was… Read more »