Blog - The Joint Physiotherapy

How Do I Choose Between Physio, Chiro and Osteo?

Working out who is best suited to tackle your rehab can be difficult Written by Adam Joffe, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio At the Joint, we are often asked about the differences between a physiotherapist, osteopath and chiropractor, and who is best suited to...

What is a Cervicogenic Headache?

Dysfunction of the neck can often be a cause for the common headache Written by Katsu Inoue, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio Do you have a nagging pain in the back of your head that hasn’t gone away? Are you suffering from regular migraines but medications don’t...

Why is Adam in a Sling?

A common shoulder ailment explained Written by Nathan Laios, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio Those who have visited The Joint in the last few weeks may have noticed our director, Adam, floating about the clinic in an arm sling. He unfortunately required...

Vertigo and Dizziness

Have you ever suffered from vertigo? We take a look at the common causes and symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, also known as BPPV Written by Katsu Inoue, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio Do you or have you ever suffered from vertigo when you...

Modern Technology and Neck Pain

Neck pain caused by modern device use is becoming increasingly common. We explore the measures that can be taken to prevent this pain and allow us keep up with our busy daily lives. Written by Nathan Laios, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio Technology - Very...

Australia Finishes 4th in Lacrosse World Championship

Congratulations to Stella Justice-Allen, Rachel Kirchheimer and Sue McSolvin! Adam has been working hard with Stella, Rachel and Sue ‘Macca’ McSolvin to prepare them for the Lacrosse World Championships in Guildford, England. While Macca unfortunately couldn’t quite...

Bernie Helps Australia Win Silver

WSBC Men's Softball World Championships 2017 - Whitehorse, Canada Bernie Simai is our Sports Physiotherapy Title Holder at The Joint Physio Bernie Simai has just returned with a silver medal from Whitehorse, Canada, following a heroic campaign that ended with...

Growing Pains or ‘Traction Apophysitis’

Have you ever wondered why adolescents experience growing pains? Where does it come from and how should it be treated? Written by Katsu Inoue, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio Apophysis is a normal bony protrusion located at the growth plate of the skeleton,...

What is Proprioception?

What is proprioception and why does it need to be rehabbed as much as strength and range of movement? Written by Katsu Inoue, Physiotherapist at The Joint Physio In my last blog about ankle sprains, I mentioned that it is essential to complete a thorough rehab program...