October 17, 2023

Acute injury management- ICE,RICE, PEACE &LOVE

Injured yourself? New Guidelines for Acute Injury Management

You may have heard of the common first aid acronym RICE – standing for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. However, research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that this acronym has limited potential to improve post-injury outcomes.

So, what should we do instead? The new medical acronym developed by the British Journal of Sports Medicine is called “PEACE and LOVE”. These guidelines improve your ability to manage acute injuries - from the initial first aid procedures to long-term strategies to maximise recovery outcomes.

June 7, 2023

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a bone condition where the bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, making your bones less dense and more fragile which may increase the risk of fractures.

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April 17, 2023

How to make my walk more enjoyable

If you have hip, knee, ankle, or back pain you may find that your walking pattern will alter. This is often to avoid the pain, but with this comes the chance of overloading other structures therefore making symptoms worse.

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February 2, 2023

What is Plantar Fasciitis and how can a physio help?

If you're experiencing pain in your heel or foot arch, it may be plantar fasciitis. In this post we explain what this is & how a physio can help you get on the road to recovery and manage your pain.

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October 11, 2022

Kinetic Link Training

Kinetic Link Training (KLT) is a comprehensive full body strength training system. It is designed for anyone looking for a functional, holistic whole-body strengthening approach to exercise. The aim with KLT is to achieve a well-balanced body that can move independently in all three dimensions. The KLT concept has been developed and designed by Australian Sports physiotherapists.

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July 27, 2022

Understanding Hip Joint Replacement Surgery

Many of our clients have participated in the GLA:D program offered at the clinic: Education and Exercises for hip and knee arthritis. Whilst our goal is to avoid joint replacement surgery where possible, some clients will be unable to manage symptoms with exercise and self management tips and require joint replacement surgery. So how do you know if you have reached that point and what questions do you need to ask before proceeding with surgery?

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May 14, 2021

When should I stretch?

Stretching regularly feels good and helps you move better, yet there is debate over how often to stretch and when is the best time. There are a number of factors to consider so we will try and help you understand what’s best for you.

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January 22, 2021

How much exercise should I do?

As physiotherapists, patients often ask us about their exercise routine, and specifically, how much exercise they should be doing. It can be easy to think that more exercise is better, however that’s not always the case.

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October 14, 2020

Everyone should know these 3 neck & shoulder exercises

How are your neck and shoulders feeling today? If you’ve ever felt pain, soreness or stiffness around your neck, shoulders or arms, you should know that this is your body’s way of saying something isn’t quite right. But don't worry, we've put together this blog post to share with your our three favourite neck and shoulder exercises. Read on to learn more.

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March 19, 2020

AB Online Physio

AB physiotherapy provides online telehealth, utilising a secure videolink. This option can provide diagnosis and management of acute injuries, continue and progress your exercises and provide postural and ergonomic advice. or create a sustainable home exercise program, . You will be sent an email link prior to your appointment.
This allows you the flexibility to remain in your own home, become more knowledgeable about managing your health, and have continuity of care if you are unable to attend the clinic, so you can move well and stay well.

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