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24.01.2022 Lest We Forget! Our office will be closed on Thursday 25/04/2019 for Anzac Day and will re-open on Friday 26/04/2019 from 8am.

24.01.2022 Getting into the State of Origin spirit at the Clinic today. Go Queensland!

24.01.2022 It takes more effort to frown then it does to smile so we should make it a daily goal to smile more and frown less!

23.01.2022 Helping out our local Tradies with safe lifting education and exercises to prepare for the days work. August is Tradies Health Month and we are passionate about looking after our local Tradesman. A big thank you to Wayne, Christian and the Team at North Point Power and Data for having us yesterday.

22.01.2022 It is important to change your exercise program regularly. Repeating the same exercise routine over and over will result in muscle memory and your body won't get as much out of the session. Changing up your routine can be as simple as doing your walk in the opposite direction to what you would normally do, increasing the number of repetitions of your exercises or changing the speed of your exercise ie squat down for the count of 4 seconds.

21.01.2022 Tendons are located at each end of a muscle and their role is to attach muscle to bone. These tendons can be short or long. Finger muscles are found in the forearm and have long tendons which travel down to the hand and into the fingers.. When the muscles pull on these long tendons the fingers will move.

21.01.2022 Our Clinic is closed for the Australia Day long weekend. We will be open business as usual on Monday from 8:30am.

21.01.2022 The PhysioMotion Team wish you a Happy New Year. Our Clinic is currently closed. We are re-opening Business as usual from Tuesday 3rd January at 8:30am.

21.01.2022 LATERAL ELBOW PAIN, commonly known as TENNIS ELBOW, occurs frequently in manual trade work. It is an injury to the muscles which 1 stabilise the wrist and 2 extend the wrist and fingers. The area of pain is commonly the bony bump on the outside of the elbow known as the lateral epicondyle. What causes Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow is caused by:... Overuse of the wrist and finger extensor muscles causing forearm muscle fatigue and tightness, OR Less commonly a direct blow to the outside of the elbow. Overuse injuries occur most commonly from excessive gripping, wringing, lifting, hammering and typing type activities. These activities put more force on muscle tissue to what the body can handle causing damage to its attachment at the elbow. Trades commonly susceptible to Tennis Elbow include Mechanical Work, Painters, Fencers, Butchers and Plumbers. When pain is present, people can also feel discomfort with stretching the wrist and finger extensor muscles. Acute and Chronic Tennis Elbow When initial injury occurs to the muscle tissue, some inflammation is present causing pain and some swelling. This inflammation remains for an acute timeframe of approximately 6 weeks. Pain persisting for longer than 3 months is considered chronic pain. Studies have found evidence of chemicals which cause pain transmission rather than inflammatory chemicals at this stage of injury. In Chronic Tennis Elbow, degenerative changes occur in the muscle tendon and tissue at the lateral elbow. The muscle is then much weaker and more susceptible to pain with use. People with Chronic Tennis Elbow find they have reduced muscle coordination with wrist and elbow use along with weakness in wrist and grip strength. What can you do to improve Tennis Elbow? Initial rest from activities which aggravate pain along with ice or heat (whichever works best for reducing your pain). Tennis Elbow Braces can be purchased to wear during the day. These braces help to reduce the load on the muscle tissue at the lateral elbow attachment. They can allow you to do more activity with less pain. Gentle self-massage over the lateral forearm muscles to reduce muscle tissue pulling at the lateral elbow attachment. Most important is to: Commence a graded muscle tissue loading program to strengthen any degenerative tissue and improve strength and coordination. A Physiotherapist is trained in treatment and management of Tennis Elbow. They have the knowledge and skills to guide you through an appropriate strengthening program to get you back to full function as soon as possible.

21.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER!! Our clinic will be closed over the long weekend and will re-open on Tuesday at 8.30am. We hope you have a safe and wonderful Easter break.

20.01.2022 School has started for 2018. One of the more challenging aspects of returning to school is organising school lunches. Check out this great resource from QLD Health for some healthy lunchbox ideas. https://www.growinggoodhabits.health.qld.gov.au/recipes/

20.01.2022 The Team at PhysioMotion wish you all a wonderful and safe Festive season. We will be be having some time off to spend with our families and only opened for limited hours. Saturday 21st December: OPEN 8:30am - 12 noon Sunday 22nd December: CLOSED Monday 23rd December: OPEN 8:30am - 6pm... Tuesday 24th - Sunday 29th December: CLOSED Monday 30th December: OPEN 8.30am - 6pm Tuesday 31st December: By appointment only Wednesday 1st January: CLOSED Thursday 2nd January: OPEN business as usual See more

19.01.2022 Happy Easter from the Team at PhysioMotion Cairns. We are having a well deserved break for the long weekend and we hope you have a safe and relaxing time at home. The office is currently closed for the Easter weekend. We will be opened again on Tuesday 14th April at 8.30am.

19.01.2022 If you are travelling anywhere cold, remember to take your winter woolies!

19.01.2022 Sarah Horsley is our newest member at PhysioMotion Cairns after recently graduating from James Cook University in 2016. Born in Townsville, her passion to become a physiotherapist grew from an early age through large amounts of engagement within the local sporting community. Since working with patients in the clinic, Sarah enjoys treating a variety of conditions including necks, shoulders and ankles and is continuing to develop her skills to provide the best care for her pat...ients. Sarah has recently completed courses in shoulder rehabilitation and pelvic/SIJ (sacroiliac joint) treatment which she now incorporates into her practice. Since moving to Cairns, Sarah has recently joined a local touch football team. In her spare time she enjoys walking up the red arrow and exploring Cairns and its surrounds with her partner. If you would like to make an appointment with Sarah or one of our other wonderful Physiotherapists', give us a call on 40456800.

19.01.2022 Did you know....

18.01.2022 Only 2 days left to enter our competition! Don't forget to like, share and tag 3 friends on our original post to enter

17.01.2022 Today is World Physical Therapy Day! Do you know how much physical activity you should be doing each week? Or what the health benefits are of regular activity? Our Physiotherapists spend every day promoting good lifestyle choices and meaningful activity to better the health of each person who attends our clinic. ... See the below infographic for guidelines on recommended weekly activity levels.

17.01.2022 We are excited to introduce our new Physiotherapist Sarah who joined our team a month ago. - - Sarah graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK in 2002 and moved to Australia in 2008. Sarah has a keen interest in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and is also skilled in treating Rheumatology , Neurology and Cardiorespiratory conditions. Sarah is qualified in dry needling and acupuncture for pain relief. Sarah especially enjoys Chronic Pain and strives to address ...the root cause of the ongoing symptoms, improving movement, function and quality of life. - - For an appointment with Sarah, give our office a call on 40456800. See more

17.01.2022 The Team at PhysioMotion wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Our Christmas Opening times are below: Saturday 23rd December - Tuesday 26th December CLOSED Wednesday 27th December OPEN 8:30am-5pm Thursday 28th December OPEN 8:30am-1pm... Friday 29th December BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Saturday 30th December - Monday 1st January CLOSED Tuesday 2nd January OPEN business as usual See more

16.01.2022 The muscles in our spine vary in size and shape. They are an important component to our trunk and help form the base for all body movements.

16.01.2022 Check out PakMag's NQ Baby & Toddler Guide for local services available to you and your children. We have a great little write up on some of the services we can offer mums, babies and children. If you are after a free copy, drop into PhysioMotion Cairns - we have a big stack available at reception.

16.01.2022 Get to know our Team here at PhysioMotion Cairns! We will be posting a profile about each of our wonderful team members in the coming week. So keep your eye out to learn more about what we do.

15.01.2022 We have been seeing a lot of back pain in the Clinic lately. We thought you may benefit from trying some of these easy stretches to help with back soreness. Please remember that you shouldn't feel any pain during these stretches. If you do please stop doing them and seek some advice from one of our friendly Physiotherapists.

15.01.2022 Good luck to everyone competing in the Great Pyramid Race today. Pop in and say hi to Shannon and Sarah if you are in the area!

14.01.2022 PhysioMotion would like to wish all of our wonderful Clients a very Merry Christmas. We thank you for your support over the year and look forward to working with you all in 2017. Our Clinic will be closed over the long weekend. We are re-opening on Wednesday 28th December at 8:30am.

14.01.2022 It is that time of year when school and club sports start up again. See below for some tips to get your season off to a good start. Do you have any injury niggl...es from last season or from the off season? Get them checked out today by calling our friendly team on 40456800. 1. Set up a good Warm-Up Routine: Incorporate a combination of simple cardiovascular exercises, dynamic stretching and strength drills. This increases body temperature, heart rate and blood flow to the muscle in preparation for high loads and work. A good warm-up ensures your muscle can contract and generate power efficiently so you can perform at your best. Dynamic stretching also prepares the body for physical activity whilst preventing possible injury. 2. End of Game and Training Warm-Down: Helps flush out lactic acid from your muscles and assist in reducing muscle soreness from sport and activity. 3. Rest Days: Allow the body to recover. Have at least 1-2 days break from sport each week. 4. Diet and Hydration: A healthy and balanced diet can also aid in injury prevention. A poor diet can often predispose an individual to muscle weakness, decreased muscular strength and endurance. Good hydration is important not only during and after exercise but throughout the day. A body with adequate fuel will stay active and keep you moving at the intensity you desire. If you need any advice regarding warm-up, warm-down, rest days or injury prevention, give us a call today!

13.01.2022 One of our lovely front office team members is Kim, a Cairns local born and bred. She has worked alongside Allied Health Professionals, particularly Physiotherapists since 2011 and has developed an extensive knowledge into services provided by Physiotherapists. Kim has a young family and in her spare time enjoys camping and the outdoors. If you are interested in learning more about what we do or wish to make an appointment with one of our friendly Physiotherapists’, give Kim a call on 40456800 and she will be more than happy to help.

13.01.2022 What is the Pelvic Girdle and Why Can We Get Pelvic Girdle Pain? The pelvic girdle is made up of the two pelvic bones (a left one and a right one) and the sacrum (not to forget the coccyx which sits at the bottom of the sacrum). There are three main joints in this area: 2x Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs) at the back.... Pubic Symphysis at the front. (See anatomy diagram below) These 3 joints have a very strong and robust ligament system. Their job is to pull the two sides of the pelvis together at the front and compress the back of the pelvis to the sacrum. Numerous muscles and fascia (strong interconnecting tissue) are also very important for adding tension across these joints to aid in compression and stability. The pelvic girdle connects the legs to the trunk along with supporting and balancing the trunk. This means there are also a few other areas to think about when it comes to the pelvic girdle: 2x Hip joints (one on each pelvis). Coccyx (tail bone) at the bottom of the sacrum. Lumbosacral junction (where the bottom lumbar spinal vertebrae meets the sacrum). What does the Pelvic Girdle do? The main role of the pelvic girdle is assist in absorbing forces in the body. These forces move in two directions: Down the trunk, around the pelvis, into the hips and down the legs. Up the legs, into the hips, around the pelvis and up into the trunk. (See below image for diagram on force directions) If there is an asymmetry or miss-communication in muscle activation around the pelvic girdle or lower trunk (back muscles, abdominal muscles and/or pelvic floor), the 3 joints of the pelvic girdle aren’t compressed properly. This prevents good force absorption around the pelvic ring causing increased load and potential pain in the sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis or even the hips and lower back. What is Pelvic Girdle Pain? Pelvic girdle pain is pain felt anywhere within the region of the sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis and the ring space around the two pelvic bones. People commonly experience pain over the top and middle aspect of the buttock region at the back and can even get low pubic or possibly groin pain at the front. Who can get Pelvic Girdle Pain? Anyone can. It is also quite a common pregnancy symptom. Stay tuned for information on how Physiotherapy can help if you get Pelvic Girdle Pain. *Image sourced from https://musculoskeletalkey.com/pelvis-3/

12.01.2022 The Team at PhysioMotion Cairns wish you all a happy and safe Christmas. We will be open on reduced hours over the Christmas period: Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve): OPEN 8am-12.30pm Tuesday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED Wednesday 26th December (Boxing Day): CLOSED Thursday 27th December: OPEN 8.30am - 5pm... Friday 28th December: By appointment only Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th December: CLOSED See more

12.01.2022 Our eye muscles have fantastic endurance. Imagine if you had to do 100,000 squats a day, Ouch!

11.01.2022 Each day for the remainder of the year we will be sharing interesting facts about muscles. Here is today's muscle fact: Did you know...

11.01.2022 To our valued Patients: The Team at PhysioMotion Cairns is following all instructions as provided by the Australian Government, Health Organisations and our governing body - AHPRA and Australian Physiotherapy Association regarding preparation measures for COVID-19 virus. We are taking every measure possible to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and patients. We ask our patients to advise us prior to your appointment if you:... Have recently returned from any overseas travel in the last 14 days. Been in close contact with any persons with confirmed COVID-19 Virus. Are feeling unwell. We ask you be patient and don’t feel offended by staff questioning on presentation to the clinic as we are doing our best to follow the recommendations provided to us to keep all staff and fellow patients safe. Regular Clinic cleaning and hand hygiene practices are being followed as per the recommendations from QLD Health guidelines on infection control. We ask all patients entering the clinic to please use the hand sanitiser available at the front counter. We will closely monitor the current health recommendations and advise all our wonderful staff and patients of any changes. Please help us to keep everyone safe and healthy at this time.

10.01.2022 Competition Time! It’s that time of year where we all get caught up in work, looking after our families and/or striving for that next game win. We start to put our health on the back burner and forget to take care of ourselves. You can’t look after everyone else or perform at your best if you don’t look after your own health. We want to help you to be at your best! ... PhysioMotion Cairns is giving away one free Physiotherapy Treatment. To enter you must: 1. Like the PhysioMotion Cairns Facebook Page. 2. Share this post. 3. Tag 3 people who you think would also be interested in some Physiotherapy. Entries close 12 noon on Friday 30th June 2017. Winner will be announced at 9am on Monday 3rd of July 2017 via our Facebook Page. T&C’s: Free Physiotherapy Session must be redeemed by 31st of July 2017. Winner will be drawn at random. This session is a standard 30 minute in clinic appointment inclusive of an assessment, treatment and any appropriate management advice with one of our fantastic Physiotherapists. Session can not be transferred to another person and not redeemable for purchase on any products.

10.01.2022 Happy Easter from the Team at PhysioMotion Cairns. Our wonderful Team are taking a well deserved break for the long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday 3rd April at 8:30am.

10.01.2022 Some have already had the pleasure of meeting Hailey. Hailey is our our new Physiotherapist who studied at The University of Queensland and has recently moved to Cairns. She is interested in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological and sports physiotherapy. Showing particular interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of acute shoulder, knee and ankle injuries. Contact us on 4045 6800 to book an appointment.

09.01.2022 August is National Tradies Health Month. Our Physiotherapists work with Tradies every day to keep them fit and healthy, not only to continue working but to also participate in home and leisure activities such as sport, camping, fishing and enjoying family time. Safe work practices are important for avoiding injury and workplace accidents. Studies have found almost 50% of workplace injuries are traumatic muscle, joint, ligament or tendon injury. Injuries relating to lifting and handling objects account for 33% of workplace injury claims. A large majority of these injuries can be avoided with appropriate manual handling training. Our Physiotherapists are working every day with local Tradies to prevent, manage and treat workplace injuries. Keep your eye out for our helpful Tradies tips on maintaining good health at work.

09.01.2022 Our office is closed today for the Cairns Show Holiday. We will re-open tomorrow from 8:30am.

09.01.2022 Physiotherapy can help you in many different ways. Give our friendly Team a call on 40456800 if we can help you with any injury or health needs.

08.01.2022 We are excited to introduce our new Physiotherapist Jess. Jess is from New Zealand and is settling in nicely to our Tropical North Queensland lifestyle. Jess has a keen interest in musculoskeletal and neurological Physiotherapy where she enjoys treating injuries of the neck, back and shoulders. If you would like to book an appointment with Jess, give our Clinic a call on 4045 6800.

08.01.2022 The Team at PhysioMotion Cairns are taking a well deserved break for the long weekend. The Clinic is closed today for the Cairns Show Public Holiday along with tomorrow (Saturday) to spend some time with our families. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend making the most of the beautiful Cairns winter weather. We will be open again from Monday.

08.01.2022 We currently have no power due to the power outages in South Cairns. Our office is closed for the day. If you need to contact us today you can send an email to [email protected] or call 40456800 and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

07.01.2022 The Team at PhysioMotion Cairns would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Christmas. We will be taking a break over the Christmas period, closing from the 25th December and reopening again on 4th January 2021.

07.01.2022 Pelvic Girdle Pain and Pregnancy The pelvic girdle is a common source of pain and discomfort during pregnancy for a lot of women. Interestingly, the pubic symphysis has the ability to move 3cm in women who are pregnant and this is normal. This is up to 2cm of additional movement than women who aren’t pregnant. It is believed (by researchers who have studied this area) that the hard cartilage covering of the pubic bone is reabsorbed by the body during pregnancy. This process a...llows the extra movement at the pubic symphysis for birthing/labour. During pregnancy as your baby is growing, women’s posture changes. Women adopt an increased arch in their lower back and tend to stick their bottom out to accommodate for the extra weight of the growing baby. This posture increases tension on the pelvic ligaments and lower spine which causes aching, sharp pain and pinching type pains in the lower back and buttock region. Small changes in standing habits can reduce back/pelvic and pubic symphysis pressure, improving function and comfort during pregnancy. There are also specially designed braces available to give extra support to those experiencing ongoing lower back, pelvic and/or pubic pain during pregnancy. Taping is also another to reduce pain and give extra support. Physiotherapy treatment remains the same for anyone who has pelvic girdle pain see our previous post on what to expect from a Physiotherapy session for more information. Treatment is conducted in side-lying for women during pregnancy. If you are experiencing any pelvic girdle pain during your pregnancy, give our friendly team a call on 40456800 to book an appointment for treatment and advice.

07.01.2022 August is Tradies National Health Month! Book an appointment with one of our Physiotherapist's to make sure you're keeping your body fit for work and injury free!

07.01.2022 Physiotherapists are trained in Pelvic Girdle Pain Assessment and Treatment. Our Physiotherapists’ here at PhysioMotion Cairns have undertaken additional courses and training for assessment and treatment of the pelvic girdle. What will a Physiotherapist do when you see them for Pelvic Girdle Pain? We will look at your range of movement and also what the muscles around your pelvis are doing when you move.... The pelvic girdle muscles (abdominal muscles, lower back muscles, gluteals, hamstrings and inner thigh muscles) need to activate in a particular pattern to compress the pubic symphysis at the front and the sacroiliac joint at the back when we move or take weight through out legs. Our Physiotherapists will perform muscle and movement tests to see whether these muscles are turning on when they need to or whether there is an asymmetry (when comparing left to right sides). Asymmetries include muscles not turning on at all, delayed muscle activation and/or overactive muscles which are compensating. These tests are conducted in standing and lying. We will also assess whether there is good muscle tone around the pelvis too much tone can feel like there is a block in the joint movement, not enough tone can feel like there is ‘give’ or laxity in the joint movement (this laxity is improved with increased muscle strength). What should you expect during a Physiotherapy session? After completing the above testing, we will do some hands-on treatment techniques to either increase resting muscle tone (reduce joint ‘give’/laxity) or to reduce tone (which will reduce the blocked feeling in the joint). You will receive some soft tissue work for any tight muscles or connective tissue (fascia) that could be contributing to your pain. You may be offered taping for additional support which can be worn for a few days. At the end of the treatment session, our Physiotherapists’ will run you through some home exercises targeting muscle strength for the area they found any asymmetries. Our final post regarding the Pelvic Girdle will be tomorrow The Pelvic Girdle During Pregnancy so stay tuned if you are or know someone who is pregnant and having pelvic pain. If you are after any further information on Pelvic Girdle Pain or want to make an appointment for an assessment and treatment, call our friendly Team today on 40456800.

05.01.2022 Our jaws are so strong and well developed at birth that newborn babies are able to hold their body weight with their jaw!

05.01.2022 Regular walking is a great way to improve and/or maintain fitness. Walking up hill increases the load on these muscles.

05.01.2022 Introducing our Senior Physiotherapist - Shannon Nielsen. Shannon is a Cairns local, returning home after completing her studies at James Cook University in Townsville. Shannon has over 5 years of Private Practice experience. Last year Shannon took the leap into Business and is the owner of our wonderful clinic here in Edmonton. Shannon has a passion for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with particular interest in Women's Antenatal and Postnatal care. She has completed numerous ...additional courses and training including Clinical Pilates, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, Paediatric Physiotherapy and multiple courses covering the latest and most up-to-date treatment approaches for the Pelvis/Shoulder/Spine and many more. Shannon and her family are involved in the local Mountain Biking Community with her Partner competing in cross country races around the Cairns region. On the weekend (those that don't involve Mountain Bike races), Shannon enjoys exploring the local region on camping and day trips for hiking and 4WDing adventures. If you would like to make an appointment with Shannon or one of our other wonderful Physiotherapists', give us a call on 40456800. http://www.physiomotioncairns.com.au/our-t/shannon-nielson/

05.01.2022 Exercise has lots of great benefits including preventing osteoporosis, improving balance and strength as well as improving brain function (cognition) as we age. Everyone should be doing a variety of exercise from cardio based exercise to resistance and balance exercises. If you need some advice or want some more variety in your exercise routine, contact your Physiotherapist today!

04.01.2022 Did you know...

04.01.2022 Do you take the stairs rather than a lift or escalator? This choice can add an extra couple of minutes of exercise into your day to day routine There have been recent studies indicating improvements in cardiovascular fitness from doing regular high intensity incidental exercise such as stairs. If you hadn't considered it before, now may be the time to take that stair option!

04.01.2022 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget. #lightupthedawn #anzacday2020

03.01.2022 Over the next week we will be posting some information about pelvic girdle pain. Our fantastic Physiotherapists’ have undertaken additional training for treatment and management of pelvic girdle pain. We want to share with you some information on what it is and what we can do to help. Keep your eye out for our first post on what the pelvic girdle is and why we can get pain in this area.

02.01.2022 Let's keep your kids on track for a good sports season! Have you had a good break over the off season and some of those end of season niggles are back now training has started again? There are some great injury prevention programs around that our Country's top sporting teams are using to protect their athletes from mid season injuries. These sorts of programs have been proven to reduce the incidence of injury in elite athletes. With the current rise in child and adolescent injuries (particularly ACLs), we need to bring these programs to the forefront of all sports at all ages. If you need an assessment or any advice on injury prevention, give us a call today to see one of our friendly Physiotherapist's.

01.01.2022 Congratulations!! The Winner of our Facebook competition is Janette Dixon! Please contact us to book your FREE Physiotherapy treatment!