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Shoulder injury not getting better? Could it be the Rotator Cuff?
Have you injured your shoulder? Whether it is the result of a crash, accident or repetitive use strain, shoulder pain is a common complaint for many of our patients at Doveston Health. Traumatic shoulder injuries often result from a direct fall onto the shoulder, onto an outstretched hand or from a fall whereby the arm is hyper-extended […]
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7 Tips For Women on Staying Strong and Healthy at Any Age
It is essential these days to maintain strength and health. We are all living longer and what is the point of a long life if we are plagued by health issues. We as physiotherapists here at Pain Slayers, also known as Graceville Physiotherapy, believe that it does not need to be difficult to maintain and […]
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5 Reasons Why Cyclists Get Neck Pain and What You Can Do About It
Are you a cyclist who sometimes or often gets neck pain during or after your ride? Do you suffer from neck pain after only a short ride? Is your neck pain then difficult to get rid of forcing you to take medications that you would not rather take or spending your hard earned cash on expensive […]
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Eat your way to recovery – Part 1: Inflammation
When you suffer an injury, your first thought might be to seek treatment from a doctor or physiotherapist. And while that’s the correct action to take, people often forget to think about how their diet can impact their recovery process. We sat down with nutritionist, Kate Jeffries from Katalyst Nutrition to talk through how you can […]
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Cycle Injury….. Falling On an Outstretched Arm
FOOSH is short for Falling On an Outstretched Arm and is common in sports like cycling, snowboarding or skateboarding. This type of upper limb injury occurs when breaking a fall with your outstretched hand. This can lead to an injury anywhere from the wrist forearm, elbow and shoulder. With the busy traffic on the roads, […]
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3 Simple Techniques to Get to Sleep with a Whiplash Injury
For this month’s contribution from Maximize Health Group, we decided to get some advice on how to get to sleep with a whiplash injury. We have again enlisted the help of Physiotherapist, Sean McCoola. Sean brings experience to his clients from 20 years as a physiotherapist and has a particular interest in sporting teams and rehabilitation […]
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Part 2: What to do at each stage of your recovery: The next 2 weeks
Whether you have rolled your ankle, broken a rib or torn a ligament, your body goes through the same painful and uncomfortable process to repair itself. We sat down with Nick Marshall from Surf Life Physio in Miami, QLD earlier this month to get a better understanding of the recovery journey. Nick has over 17 years’ experience […]
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The bridge that threatens to wipe out all cyclists.
“The government has knowingly left a substantial hazard for cyclists. Every time it rains a new cyclist is injured. In our opinion, something needs to be done” Emily Billau – Principal CyclelawThe Goodwill Bridge – it’s probably one of the busiest cycle routes in Brisbane and now it’s become unsafe. We represent far too many clients […]
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1 Simple Legislative Change That Would See More Motorists Prosecuted
In June 1817, Karl Drai’s a prolific German inventor, took his two-wheeled Laufmaschine (“running machine”) for a 13 kilometre ride along the banks of the Rhine. The voyage may have only lasted an hour, but it sparked a craze which has lasted centuries. The number of people riding today is phenomenal, something Karl Drais surely never […]
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How Much of a Gap Should Motorists Leave When Passing a Bicycle Rider?
” “Every motorist that overtakes a rider within the legally-required 1 metre could be liable for the mental harm they cause that cyclist.” Emily Billiau – Cycle Law, PrincipalFinances are one thing, but the trauma of a near-death experience is something else entirely. Road safety isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting lives. Knowing how […]
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