Pain is not as predictable as we would like it to be.  Most people understand pain as signifying harm or damage to the body. 

However pain isn't always that simple.  Read more

Vibration therapy is popular in some countries but not so much in Australia.

Does it have a place for fit, or unfit people in helping them make fitness gains?

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This is a question we get asked often when people are forced to rest due to an injury or other life commitments.

Aidan Rich, APA Sports Physiotherapist was interviewed for Nine.com.au "Coach" on this topic. For the full article see here: Can muscle turn to fat?

Headaches are a very common presentation to the clinic at Advance Healthcare. They can often be treated effectively with physiotherapy. Read more...

Gill Hicks, 2005 London bombing survivor and double amputee, recently climbed the Eureka tower with Aidan Rich, physiotherapist at Lifecare Ashburton Sports Medicine

Read more about her story from the day here

Osteitis pubis is a name covering several of the potential causes of chronic groin pain.  In most cases, this condition can be treated successfully with physiotherapy.  Read more...

Plantar fasciitis (also called plantar fasciopathy) is a common and sometimes difficult condition to treat.

Some recent research has shown excellent results with a relatively simple treatment program.  Read more...

Shoulder dislocations are a common injury in sports involving overhead activity. Australian Rules football has among the highest rates of this condition due to the high speeds and contacts involved.
So do these injuries need physiotherapy, or are they best to see the surgeon? Read more...

There are many causes of wrist pain.  One cause is a condition called de Quervain’s tenosynovitis,.. Read more

Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pain is a generalised term to describe pain around or behind the knee cap that is not caused by any specific pathology or lesion.

It is a very common condition seen at the clinic and well treated with Physiotherapy
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