In-season Gym Maintenance for the Footy Player
Image courtesy of Brothers Rugby Club Most of our sporting population in the clinic are our footy players. Rugby is a...
Our tips for in-season body maintenance during the sporting season
With the winter season upon us, our focus in the clinic shifts yet again to athlete maintenance. Proper maintenance of...
Why do we deload to reload?
What is de-loading? Deloading is a short period of recovery deliberately done as part of a training programme. This is characterised...
Is pain really that bad or harmful?
What’s the most common symptom us physiotherapists treat? This is by far PAIN. Almost all issues that patients come to our...
How Physio helps with Pain Management
How physio helps with pain management is in multiple methods! Physiotherapists are commonly viewed as manual therapists doing heaps of massage,...
Why do sudden changes in load worry physio’s?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Whether you are an active individual who has recently begun a new training regime, or an individual who is just...
Tips for the gym newbie
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’ve just joined a gym and are looking for tips, look no more! At Pivotal Motion, we’ve compiled a...
Tips for newbie runners
Looking for some top tips as a newbie runner? Running season is well upon us. If you’re only just beginning to...
Is grading your exercises necessary?
A common question for physios is about the grading of exercises and why this is so important to prevent an...
How to avoid overuse injuries?
Running season brings about a unique profile of injuries called overuse injuries. These are injuries resulting from repetitive microtrauma of...
Best warm up stretches before running
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s common knowledge that we need to complete stretches before running to prepare the body for what’s to come. At...
Do you suffer aches or pains sitting at a desk all day?
Believe it or not, office workers present to physiotherapy clinics in equal numbers, if not greater, than athletes and sports...
We’re talking all things Prehab!
How Prehab Can Assist With Injuries And Post-Surgery Recovery It’s the month of March and that means a change of season,...
Prehab and its’ benefit in a non-complicated recovery post-surgery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Recovery following surgery can be long-winded and frustrating for many patients. At Pivotal Motion, we understand this and therefore try...
Prehab in Retirement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Prehab in retirement is a critical component of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. At Pivotal Motion, we cater to a wide...
Five ways to get the most out of your physiotherapy appointment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy, we have a good split of frequent flyer patients as well as new patients. As always,...
Butch’s Back to School Tips
At Pivotal Motion, our focus is always on the prevention of injuries. We often see a surge of students come...
Back to school – How to find well fitted shoes
With school commencing for yet another year, parents and kids are busy preparing for a smooth start to the year....
Our top tips for back-to-school health
The holidays are over, so it’s time to get back into the swing of the school year! Whether you’re dealing...
How to avoid injury, the do’s and don’ts for the newbie joggers
Running is a fantastic exercise to incorporate into your training routine. The health benefits that arise from jogging help reduce...