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Ankle Sprain

Ankle Sprain

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ANKLE SPRAIN:

Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries presenting to Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine. We provide Physiotherapy and Podiatry services to Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding suburbs and are extremely experienced in managing your rolled ankle.

In this area we have a large proportion of young people participating in competitive sports such as netball, basketball, soccer and football. These are all sports that have a high incidence of ankle sprain due to the volume of running, jumping, pivoting and twisting movements necessary.

A lateral ankle sprain occurs when the ankle is forced into an internally rotated position past it’s normal range. Usually this occurs while changing direction, pivoting or twisting during competition. This causes the ligaments on the outside of the ankle – the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) – to become stretched and torn. These ligaments serve two main functions:

  1. Act as passive restrictions to limit excessive movement of the ankle joint
  2. Play an important role in proprioception. Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense the position of a joint, which helps with balance and stability
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain

The extent of the injury can vary depending on how many ligaments are affected and the severity of injury to each ligament. When these ligaments are damaged it triggers an inflammatory response from the body. Inflammatory cells are rushed to the site of injury and the foot becomes swollen, red and painful. After injury the person is likely to experience:

  • Pain: around ankle, foot and/or leg
  • Inability to weight bear (standing, walking, running)
  • Swelling, heat and redness around the ankle, leg and/or foot
  • In the days following injury swelling can increase and bruising may start to appear around the ankle, leg and foot

Management of Ankle Sprain:

An ankle sprain is almost always managed conservatively (non-operatively). The goal of treatment here at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Joondanna is to reduce inflammation, restore normal movement, and then improve strength and proprioception in the later stages of recovery to facilitate a safe return to sport.

Initially treatment consists of:

  • Rest: restrict weight bearing activities such as standing, walking, running
  • Compress: bandaging to apply pressure around the ankle helps restrict further swelling. In severe cases you may require a cam boot to immobilise the ankle
  • Ice: applying ice to the affected area for 20 minutes at a time, with at least 40 minutes in between applications
  • Elevate: Raising the ankle above the level of the heart helps reduce swelling to the area
  • Physiotherapy: your Dr7 Physiotherapist can provide additional treatments including ultrasound, massage, mobilisations, hydrotherapy, taping and exercises to facilitate a quicker recovery following acute inflammation.

Following the initial phase of inflammation, your Dr7 Physiotherapist will prescribe you with a set of exercises to restore normal movement, improve muscle strength and proprioception of the ankle. This is the most important part of your recovery as it drastically reduces your chances of re-injuring the ankle. Your exercise program will be specifically tailored to you based on your specific injury and sport. Your Dr7 Physiotherapist will then ‘coach’ you through the return to sport phase by giving advice on when to return to running, returning to agility exercises, returning to training and eventually returning to competitive play.

Returning to Sport:

Once you have completed a rehabilitation program and are ready to return to play you may need to consider whether to tape/brace during training and games. Taping/Bracing provides support and passive restraints to extremes of movement, as well as assisting with proprioception around the ankle. In moderate to severe cases where ligaments are very stretched and torn there may be ongoing laxity in the ankle, meaning that taping/bracing is recommended for future games. It is also important to continue with stability and balance exercises going forward to prevent future injury.

If you have any questions regarding ankle sprains or other injury don’t hesitate to contact Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Tuart Hill for a consultation.

 

How to book an assessment with our qualified physiotherapists

There are 2 ways in which you can secure an appointment at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry.

  1. Call (08) 9349 1777 to speak with one of our friendly receptionists to book an appointment.
  2. Book an appointment online through Health Engine. This is located on our website com.au. Simply click “book an appointment” and you will be guided through the steps.

Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry provides services to Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding suburbs.

 

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Conditions Physiotherapy Treats | Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry

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What Conditions Physiotherapy Treats, Prevents, or Manages

A physiotherapist is trained and licensed to diagnose physical abnormalities, promote physical activity and proper function, maintain physical function, and restore physical function and mobility.

Manual Release, Myofascial Release
Manual Release, Myofascial Release

 

This is why physiotherapy, similar to what Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry offers, is beneficial for people of all ages, but most especially, for seniors in home care or aged care residences. With musculoskeletal functions going through changes as people age, any strategy that can help deal with such problems would be most welcome.

Conditions That Can Be Treated by Physiotherapy

Arthritis

This is a condition that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and heat. Physiotherapy can help manage symptoms and provide pain relief through exercise and other forms of therapy. There are exercise programmes that you can take advantage of.

Asthma

Physiotherapists can help asthma patients by showing them how to retrain breathing and to breathe in a more relaxed way. They can also recommend activity and exercises that can help manage asthma.

Back Pain

Managing back pain is among the speciality of physiotherapists and seeing one can mean speedy recovery and future prevention. Physiotherapy may involve manual treatments, exercise, acupuncture, and other ways to treat and prevent back pain.

Osteoporosis

Don’t wait for osteoporosis to lead to broken bones, especially when you are at an age where falls and fractures are common. Once diagnosed, you should see a physiotherapist right away, so he can recommend ways to prevent thinning of bones, strengthen bones and muscles, manage pain, and reduce falls.

Chronic Pain

Physiotherapy can help manage the condition and minimise its impact on a patient’s life. If you are suffering from chronic pain, reducing its intensity is a welcome relief. Physiotherapists can also provide massage, hands-on treatments, and other options to manage long-term pain.

Neck Pain

The kind of neck pain that physiotherapists treat is unlike the ordinary pain that you may sometimes experience. It is a musculoskeletal disorder that also includes repetitive strain injury and back pain. Apart from hands-on treatments, such as acupuncture and manual therapy, physiotherapy will also create exercise programmes and provide tips that meet your needs and provide pain relief.

Cardiovascular Disease

Heart attack, stroke, and angina are just some of the problems that seniors may face. One way to prevent these is to exercise and stay active, something physiotherapy can help with. But that’s not all. Physiotherapists also offer cardiac rehabilitation programmes that can improve your quality of life and health.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes are considered extremely effective in treating this particular condition, and a physiotherapist is one of the most important health professionals who make up the team that runs the programmes.

Falls and Fractures

What physiotherapist can do is to improve balance, help reduce the risk of falling, strengthen bones, and advise on activities that will maintain or improve your mobility.

Diabetes

What physiotherapists can offer diabetes patients are strategies to help manage lifestyle changes and ensure blood glucose levels are kept under control. These include a healthy diet, exercise regimen, and assessment for a foot splint in case a dropped foot is developed.

Cancer

Research shows that exercise can increase a cancer patient’s chances of survival or prevent some cancers from coming back. Physiotherapy can help keep patients active and find ways to treat side effects such as lymphoedema, osteoporosis, and tiredness.

Other conditions that physiotherapy can treat, prevent, and/or manage are high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, incontinence, and multiple sclerosis.

The same health professionals will also provide recommendations for occupational health and rehabilitation programmes.

Needless to say, young and old alike can benefit from what physiotherapists can offer, whether they are affected by the conditions listed above or not. With the kind of preventative tips that they can provide, seeking their help will definitely work to your advantage.

With this in mind, get in touch with Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry on 9349 1777 to make a booking.

We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.

We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.

Dry Needling

Dry Needling or Acupuncture Perth?

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Dry needling is a great tool employed by staff at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine to enhance your treatment and rehabilitation.

 

Confused about dry needling and acupuncture ? Read on to find out more.

 

 

 

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a unique procedure whereby small pins are introduced into dysfunctional tissues to help promote pain relief, tissue healing and restore muscle function.

Trigger points are tight areas of fibrous muscle that impact performance and can cause pain or discomfort. Dry needles ( nothing is injected ) are inserted into trigger point zones to can help to reduce pain and may obtain a twitch response which allows the muscle to relax.

 

What is the difference between Acupuncture and dry needling?

Dry needling is easily confused with Acupuncture. Even though the same type of pin/  needle is used, the theory and clinical reasoning behind the placement of the needle is different.

Acupuncture is a Tradition Chinese Medicine tool that utilises meridians which are paths of energy flowing through the body. Acupuncture is aimed to restore balance and improve systemic medical pathologies through the restoration of Qi (flow of Yin and Yang energy).

 

The benefits of dry needling:

  • Reduce pain levels
  • Accelerate healing
  • Promote blood flow
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Restore normal tissue function
  • Desensitise the muscular system
  • Break scar tissue

 

Dry needling is most effective when combined with other treatment options. At Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatristry Joondanna our therapists are trained to compliment dry needling with therapies such as massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation and individualised stretching and strengthening program to enhance recovery.

 

Tess at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry dry needling a patient.
Tess at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry dry needling a patient.

 

What does dry needling feel like?

It is important to acknowledge that all patients respond differently. Our therapists at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Dianella ensure that the patient is comfortable and warning and consent is given at all times.

Dry needles are much thinner than a normal needle used for injection or blood tests.  Thinner needle = less pain.

Initially you may feel a sharp pinch as the needle is inserted into your muscle fibres. This may be followed by a muscle twitch and/or a dull ache. Some patients experience referred pain, whilst others feel no pain sensations. Some mild post treatment soreness is normal, although not always present.

 

What training do your professionals have?

All of our therapists at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Tuart Hill possess a bachelor in either Physiotherapy or Podiatry. Additionally they have post graduate training in dry needling so you are in safe hands with our professional therapists.

So call us today on 9349 1777 to make a booking with a Physiotherapist or Podiatrist today for dry needling, acupuncture Perth.

We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage to  Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.

We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.

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What To Expect From Physiotherapy

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If you are heading into your first physiotherapy consultation, you might be feeling nervous. You are already in pain,  might be worried about the condition and the prognosis and additionally, you might also be uncertain about the session itself. You don’t know what to expect. Even if you’re dealing with a medical professional, you probably can’t help but feel a little unease. Are they good? Experienced? All this confusion is normal. At Dr7 Physiotherapy Perth and Inner Northern suburbs, we will make you at ease and set you on your path to recovery.

To help ease these concerns, we’ll outline how a typical treatment plan will go. We hope that this will help you better understand how the process works.

The initial session begins with our experienced physiotherapist looking for a way to gain an understanding of the patient. The source and the cause of the discomfort is the focus, but the questions will vary.

In many cases, relevant documentation and a full examination are the starts. Questions asked may include things like medical history, general physical condition, and any existing illnesses or problems. The key here is getting a complete picture of you along with the condition that needs treatment.

You’ll want to keep your clothing loose and comfortable. Physiotherapy assessment often requires you to move or do some physical tests, as a means of assessing mobility , strength and range of motion.

Reflex and nerve testing might happen. It varies based on the condition.

In cases where clothing covers the pained area, you might be asked to remove it. This is, so the therapist gets a better view of the troubled area. Try to not wear anything tight or  clothing that would take a long time to remove or put back on. You will be in a screened-off treatment area and draping with towels are used as appropriate.

After the observation, you’ll get a proposed treatment plan.

The therapist will determine how many sessions are needed. What might just be a few sessions for one could end up taking weeks for another. There is no singular approach, but instead, things are adjusted to fit specific individuals. Different conditions and different degrees of the same condition will affect treatment session and progress.

The average session lasts only about half an hour but this will vary based on the individual.

Treatment techniques vary and may include massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, taping , acupunture ( dry needling ), electro-therapy such as ultrasound, interferential and TENS, laser. Specific exercises will be outlined for your condition. Education and advice is a vital part of a good physiotherapy session. Hands on treatment is important in most cases, but ironically it’s the physio’s knowledge and their words that will benefit your recovery the most.

Dr7 Physiotherapy is here to help. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

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Dr7 Physiotherapy Podiatry BUPA members first

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Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine is calling out to all BUPA members as we are a BUPA preferred clinic- aka Bupa members first. Since June 1st, 2016, Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Yokine is part of the BUPA Members First Network. This means that BUPA members will receive a discounted rate on initial and subsequent consultations for physiotherapy and podiatry, as well as 60% – 100% rebate for these services. Also, there will be NO out-of-pocket expense for physiotherapy and podiatry services for dependent kids under 25.

BUPA Rates:

Our Prices at Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry Nollamara for 2017:

Physiotherapy: Initial $85 ,Subsequent:$75

Physiotherapy with BUPA: Initial: $83.50 ,Subsequent:$69

Podiatry: Initial $85 ,Subsequent: $75

Podiatry with BUPA: Initial $75 ,Subsequent: $65

Dr7 Physiotherapy Tuart Hill lets patients use the hydrotherapy pool for free after each physiotherapy consult. Dr7 Hydrotherapy Yokine allows patients to exercise and relax in the easy access 10 metre length pool and ranges from 1.1 metre to 1.8 metre in depth.

If you are with BUPA, under 25 and still a dependent child on your parents health cover come visit Dr7 Physiotherapy Joondanna for a fully covered consult. Dr7 Podiatry Osborne Park also offers the same fully covered consult if you are still under your parents health cover.

Did you know if you book via our Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiarty Coolbinia website (www.dr7physioandpod.com.au) its available 24/7 just click on the link and it will show you times and our practitioners. Select your preferred practitioner, day and time and book it in. You may also contact us on 9349 1777 from 7am to 7pm to book in appointments.

Contact us or BUPA if you have any further questions.

We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage to  Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.

We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.

Lower back pain

Lower back pain

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Low-Back-Pain

Lower back pain problems are a common issue for many patients treated at Dr7 Physio and Podiatry in Yokine Perth. Many of our patients from the surrounding suburbs such as Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill etc, are being successfully treated for back pain every week by our highly experienced physiotherapists.

Causes:

Usually lower back pain is caused by a strain in the muscles or a sprain in the ligaments in the lower back. Things that contribute to the strain and sprain to the muscles include:

  • Improper lifting, instead of squatting down and lifting with your legs you bend over and lift with your back.
  • Lack of regular fitness, running after a long time can strain your muscles because it is not use to it.
  • A ruptured disc, the disc may be pressing on the sciatica nerve causing constant lower back pain.
  • Poor posture, if your posture is bad certain muscles groups will have to compensate for the other areas. This causes strain in the muscle that is working over time.

Lower back pain relief:

  • Cold packs, applying a cold pack to your back may reduce the inflammation of the muscles. It also slows down nerve impulses which causes spasms that causes lower back pain.
  • Heat packs, this will stimulate blood flow which increases the healing process.
  • Stretching, continuous stretching daily can loosen the tense muscles in the lower back.
  • Taking medication, Pain relief medication may temporarily reduce your lower back pain.

Treatment:

  • Come down to Dr7 Physio and Podiatry in Yokine Perth to get a physiotherapist to administer dry needling, manipulation and releasing your pressure points with a massage.
  • A professional masseuse at Dr7 Physio and Podiatry can target the right muscle group and strains to relieve you from lower back pain.

Prevention:

  • Strengthening your core, this will provide support to your lower back.
  • Exercise regularly, this will keep your body healthy and strengthen other muscles in your body which supports to the lower back.
  • Be well rested, sleeping is a very important factor and sleeping sideways is also beneficial to the lower back.
  • Lift heavy objects correctly, keep your back straight and use your legs to lift and not your back.
  • maintain proper posture, keep your back upright and correct your posture so all the muscles are correctly supporting one another.

 

We are well located to provide physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage to  Yokine, Dianella, Joondana, Tuart Hill, Osborne Park, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, Bedford, Inglewood, Balcatta, Stirling, Nollamara and surrounding Perth communities.

We have been providing friendly and professional physiotherapy, podiatry, hydrotherapy and massage treatment since 2001.

Myofascial

Myofascial Physiotherapy Perth

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muscle-anatomy

What is Myofascial you might ask, so your walking down the street to the shops as the day comes onto dusk. You see a figure walking along the path towards you, even though the figure is at a distance you are able to tell from their walking style that it is a close friend of yours. How is this?

We have a tissue that weaves through our body and connects muscles in ‘chains’ or groups so that several muscles can work together to create movement. This tissue is called myofascial connective tissue. As with muscles, this connective tissue should be elastic; stretching and then returning to its original length.  When we move in similar patterns as we sit, stand or walk, month after month, year after year, these movement patterns cause tightening of muscles and connective tissues in one area and loosening and weakening in the opposing group of muscles and connective tissue.  You can often visually see these muscle imbalances in people when you see:  one shoulder dropped lower than the other, spinal scoliosis, a rotated pelvis or ‘pigeon toed’ walking. If these muscle imbalances are allowed to continue over an extended period of time it will cause wearing or degeneration of joints and pain.

A sensitive area may form on a muscle after overuse or injury, this is what we call a trigger point. A trigger point on a muscle may cause discomfort and pain through the entire muscle if aggravated. If the pain worsens or continues, this is called myofascial pain and should be treated before it gets worse.

Physiotherapy can assist in correcting these asymmetries with: myofascial and trigger-point release, cupping, and sports taping. We will give you postural advice and guidance on how to alter your hobbies or work tasks to produce even wear and tear on your muscles and joints.

 

Notre Dame student

Clinical placement for Notre Dame students

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Dr7 Physiotherapy has provided clinical placement for Notre Dame Students (Fremantle campus) for the past 10 years. Around 20 students each year will go through our clinic and gain valuable experience for their physiotherapy studies. The physio students work closely  with our experienced physiotherapists and hydro-therapist on a daily basis to gain insight into patient treatment and management. “We wanted to help in any way possible to educate and teach the interns to better prepare them for the future”, as quoted by Ryan our head physiotherapist.

 

 

A normal day for the interns:

  • They would sit in on initial assessments and learn how the physio would assess a new patient and proper treatment if any on the first visit.
  • Students would learn the many injuries and treatments ranging from workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries.
  • The hydrotherapy pool would be a main focus for the students as Doctor 7 Physio and Podiatry are one of the only practices in Perth with a hydrotherapy pool in it.
  • Interns will get into the pool and help out the physios teaching the proper exercises and movements to the patients.

 

What an intern would learn from the internship:

  • How to properly prepare themselves if they choose to work in a private practice.
  • How to diagnose patient’s injuries from the initial assessment and the proper treatment methods they should undertake.
  • Observing and teaching patients on how to execute the proper stretches and exercises for their rehabilitation.
  • Gaining knowledge and experience of treatment of patients in the hydrotherapy pool

 

Dr7 Physiotherapy and Podiatry has also taken in students internationally from other Physiotherapy schools. A student from Germany came to have an internship with us in 2016, staying with us for 3 months before returning back to Germany to begin her career.

 

We will always welcome students from local or international universities to come and undertake an internship with us. If we can accommodate students, we will do our best in showing them how a private physiotherapy and podiatry practice is operated.

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GB Long Jump

Physio Yokine – Greg Brush Blog 2 Hunt for Gold at WMAC

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This is the second in a short series of blogs I am writing in the lead up to the World Masters Athletics Championships in Perth in late October/early November.

 

Since writing my last blog, training has been restricted (training never stops, you just find alternatives) by a couple minor injuries, a short bout of flu, and Perth weather not always being conducive to outdoor sessions. It also seems like it has been an unusually cold winter, which makes the hard winter training phase even more challenging. But everything is back on track now and the weather seems to be improving (crosses fingers).

 

In terms of my current training, I generally workout six days a week, and each week do a mix of speed and jumping technique work on the track, plyometrics (think hops, bounds, jumps over hurdles, sometimes with a weight vest and up a hill), weight training sessions (Olympic lifts, squats, step ups, lunges, etc.,), and yoga, along with the all-important physio and massage sessions with Ryan and Vicki at Dr.7. If that sounds like a lot, it is, and I have an understanding employer that has allowed me to take a reduced load this year to allow me to put this time into training. The winter phase of training is high volume at a moderate intensity, and as I lead up to the competition the volume will be reduced and intensity increased.

 

With two weeks to go until entries close there are now 17 entered for my event. The entries include the World’s two leading jumpers (one of whom is a former open European champion and Olympic Long Jump finalist). There are likely to be a number of additional entries before the deadline (as yet there are no Americans entered), although as Masters athletes are, with a very few exceptions, self-funded, costs of travel to Perth may see a few of the leading jumpers from the US and Europe decide not to make the trip downunder. In any case it is still going to be a very high quality field.

 

As you may be aware, the Russian athletics team are currently banned from international competition due to their state sponsored doping programme. This ban also applies to Masters competition, so we will not be seeing any Russians competing in Perth. I have mixed feelings about this situation. Some of the Russian masters competitors are former elite athletes that competed in an era when there was extensive, ongoing and well-documented state sponsored doping in the Eastern bloc. Given that there is considerable evidence of steroid use providing long term benefits, I strongly believe any athlete doping should receive a life ban. However, there are also many Russian masters that were not former elites and especially if they found the sport later in life and do not compete at the top level, are unlikely to be doping. To group these masters athletes along with the elites and implement a total competition ban is very harsh and I empathize with these athletes and would hate to be put in a similar position.

 

Well that is all for now, I’m off to do some yoga and stretch the old body out … until the next update

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Physio Yokine – Are you in Pain?

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Pain – no one wants it and we try our best to resolve it but sometimes it just doesn’t go away. There are 2 different types that we experience, depending on the onset and duration – acute or chronic. 
Acute pain is felt at the time of an injury or accident, and is an extremely useful function that tells us there is damage in our body, which requires treatment, and disappears soon when the injury heals. Physiotherapy is very effective dealing with these issues. Continue reading Physio Yokine – Are you in Pain? →