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MARNA BLOG
Education is a big part of our Practice at Marna Physio. We believe the most powerful tool in aiding a person's recovery is their mind. Here we will be sharing the latest research and information on all forms of musculoskeletal injuries and performance. Go ahead, you might learn something!
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Don't rely on Motivation
Motivation can be great... but it is limited. There is no better feeling than wanting to take on the world. For some this feeling comes...
Sam Slykhuis
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Walking is underrated
We all know walking is good for us. But why is it so good for us? How much should we be doing? And how can you include it in your day?...
Dana Crameri
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and its prevalence continues to increase. OA can be painful,...
Laura Stacey
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis or trochanteric bursitis is a very common cause of pain on the outside the hip! Now medically known as greater trochanteric...
Sam Slykhuis
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, medically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, can be a very painful and debilitating injury. Delays in diagnosis are common...
Wade Byrnes
Jan 9, 20231 min read
12 Festive Tips from our physios at Marna!
With summer holidays in full swing and the Christmas festivities beginning for some, it can be tempting to let our healthy habits go....
Sam Slykhuis
Dec 23, 20223 min read
RETURNing TO EXERCISE AFTER ILLNESS
With summer kicking in now is the perfect time to consider getting outdoors and increasing our activity levels! Unfortunately for many...
Oliver Butler
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Training tips: How often should I train in the gym?
Everything in balance There is a fine line between having enough sessions per week to provide the stimulus for muscle growth and to allow...
Sam Slykhuis
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Acute injuries- should we use ice?
We all grew up with the acronym R.I.C.E. for the management of injuries- Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. This acronym was...
Steve Stahl
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Costochondritis:
Background Costochondritis is a painful chronic condition characterised by inflammation of the joints where the ribs attach to the...
Sam Slykhuis
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Common Reactions to Injury:
Almost everyone will experience an injury in their lifetime. Yet every human will respond differently to injuries. In saying this, there...
Sam Slykhuis
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Hydrotherapy - Ai Chi
What is Ai Chi? Ai Chi is a gentle yet powerful movement, meditation and relaxation technique conducted in a Hydrotherapy or warm water...
Ross Piper
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Should I get imaging?
Only part of the picture? Imaging can be a very useful tool to help guide diagnosis and to 'rule out' any nasty pathologies. However,...
Sam Slykhuis
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Plantar Fasciitis
What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that lines the base of your foot. It provides you with a...
Oliver Butler
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Introducing isometrics
What are they? If you've been to the Physio before chances are you've heard of isometrics! Isometrics are exercises under static load....
Oliver Butler
Oct 11, 20221 min read
What is a tendinopathy?
There is no doubt you have heard the terms tendinosis, tendonitis and now more commonly tendinopathy... but what do these terms actually...
Sam Slykhuis
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Shin splints
Shin splints is a overuse bone injury with incidence rates up to 20% in athletic populations and up to 35% in military populations....
Oliver Butler
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Concussion Physiotherapy
Background: Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is very common in both contact and non-contact sports. In the AFL there are roughly...
Sam Slykhuis
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Sarcopenia: use it or lose it
What is it? Sarcopenia is an age related musculoskeletal disease characterised by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. Between...
Sam Slykhuis
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Why am I sore after exercise? DOMS explained...
Have you ever experienced a dull muscle ache that makes it incredibly difficult to walk up steps, hang the washing on the line or worse…...
Sam Slykhuis
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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