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Dizziness and the vestibular system
Dizziness Dizziness is a broad term that can describe feeling lightheaded, unsteady, off-balance or faint. It also includes vertigo, which is a specific type of […]
He doesn’t know why his neck, shoulder and back hurts. Can you guess why?
Do you experience frequent headaches at the back of your head, the front or side of your head, behind your eyes, or even your whole […]
Importance of balance
Blog: Importance of balance By Tom Koole Balance is something we use every single day. Standing upright, walking, or even sitting in a chair all […]
How to Load Bones
By Riley Anastasi, Physiotherapist & Exercise Scientist at Form & Practice Olinda Bone responds to mechanical stress. Load it, and it adapts. Ignore it, and […]
Managing Chronic Back Pain
Managing Chronic Back Pain One of the most common problems we see in the clinic, are those struggling with chronic back pain. According to the Australian […]
Is It Shin Splints or Something More Serious?
Many runners brush off lower leg pain as “just shin splints.” But sometimes, that ache is a warning sign of something more serious: a tibial […]
Holiday Season & Load-related Injuries
As the year comes to a close, so does the first stint of footy or soccer preseason training. More than likely, you’ve taken some time […]
Deadlifts for Osteoporosis?
Deadlifts for Osteoporosis? Yes — and Here’s Why It’s Backed by Science Lifting weights with fragile bones sounds risky. But new research shows that resistance […]
Bone Stress Injuries in Runners: Are You Training on the Edge?
Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are common in distance runners, particularly those training intensely or increasing volume too quickly. Unlike muscle or tendon strains, BSIs often […]
Strong Bones for Life: How Exercise Can Treat Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease,” as bone loss can occur without any obvious symptoms—until a fracture happens. Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease […]
Heel pain? It could be Achilles Tendinopathy or Peritendinopathy
What is an Achilles Tendinopathy? — A degenerative condition in which loads exceed the tendons capacity over time. In most cases it occurs when an […]
Pelvic Surgery
For some patients, pelvic surgery may be warranted. Examples of pelvic surgery could be: ● Prolapse repair. ● Incontinence surgery. ● Hysterectomy. ● Prostatectomy. Pelvic health Physiotherapists work […]
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) refers to a change in the position of the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus and bowel). This is due to laxity in […]
Bladder Health
Bladder concerns take many forms and are all addressed differently. Incontinence (involuntary loss of urine): ● Can be one of three forms: ● Stress urinary […]
Healthy Bowel
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy can be beneficial in ensuring healthy bowel function. Healthy bowel function compromises good nutrition, a well functioning digestive tract and effective defecation […]
Postpartum Support
is normal in pregnancy. It occurs in almost all women. ● You have two ‘six pack’ or ‘rectus abdominus’ muscles that sit at the front […]
Pregnancy Care
Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time for a woman. Nine months of growing a baby can take a toll on a pregnant woman’s body and […]
Dealing with Heel Pain? It Might Be Plantar Fasciitis
If you’ve ever woken up and felt a sharp pain in your heel when you take your first few steps, you might be dealing with […]
The Pelvic Foor and Exercise:
As Physiotherapists, we love exercise! It’s great for our cardiovascular health, bone strength, metabolism and mental health (to mention a few). The pelvic floor, the […]
Introducing Ali
Hello everyone, my name is Ali and I am so excited to join the Form & Practice team. I have been a private practice Physiotherapist since […]
Rehabilitation of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury – New Research
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key ligament that provides strength and stability to the knee joint. Injury to this ligament can result in […]
Mastitis
Most women have heard of mastitis if not experienced it on their breastfeeding journey. For some it will be the painful end to their nursing […]
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PRPGP) is a term to describe pain in the back of the pelvis, sacroiliac joints (SIJ) and symphysis pubis joint […]
What is Osteopathy?
Founded in the 1800s by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, Osteopathy has been refined and developed over the years to what it is today. However, the […]
Remedial Massage Therapy & You!
Alisha Crispe – Remedial Massage Therapist Have you ever felt the next day soreness from a good workout?Is your back and neck constantly sore from […]
Managing injuries and overload during Summer
Hi everyone! As we embark on a New Year in 2024, it’s that time of the year when many Australians embrace the outdoors, set ambitious […]
What can Myotherapy do for my Headaches?
Did you know, there are 13 recognised types of headaches with over 300 subtypes, each classified by their underlying cause and symptoms. Classifying a headache […]
Balancing Act
Originally printed in the Mount Evelyn Star Mail Balance is a skill we often take for granted. That is until we lose it! To keep […]
Sam’s Experience: National Volleyball Youth State Championship 2023
Volleyball is a physically demanding sport with over 240,000 players across Australia, and 900 million globally, making it the 5th most participated sport on earth. […]
What can I expect from my Myotherapy consultation?
Form & Practice is lucky enough to have had some exceptional myotherapists as part of our team over its many years of serving the Hills […]
Jen Vardy is a titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Did you know that Jen Vardy, our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, has attained membership of the Australian College of Physiotherapists – as a Titled Women’s Health […]
Four Reasons for Massage in the Winter
Rimmy Dayal, Remedial Massage Therapist at Form & Practice As I sit here and write this post, we still have about two long months left […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLA:D, 2013-2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLA:D! Good Life Arthritis Denmark, otherwise known as GLA:D, celebrates 10 years this year from its beginnings back in 2013. And what a […]
Chronic Pain – from a Physio’s perspective
In the world of healthcare, understanding and treating musculoskeletal chronic pain conditions can be one of the most complex and frustrating tasks for all involved. […]
Should I exercise during pregnancy?
Staying active during pregnancy is beneficial for both you and your baby. It is supported by scientific research that physical exercise during pregnancy helps to […]
Make it all good with Osgood (Schlatter)
Knee pain in active children and adolescents is quite common, with there being a multitude of potential sources driving their pain. One of the most […]
The effect of exercise on Osteoarthritis
Research suggests around 1 in 11 in Australia has osteoarthritis (OA). OA can be causedand influenced by many modifiable factors such as previous joint damage, […]
Preventing Running Injuries
Running is awesome! You won’t find many greater advocates for the benefits of running than myself. As a physio, I love promoting running for all […]
Osteoporosis in women
Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic, progressive condition where bones lose theirdensity and become fragile. It occurs because they lose minerals (like calcium)faster than they make them. […]
What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial Massage therapy is one of the key services that we offer at Form & Practice and can greatly assist in rehabilitation of injuries and […]
5 exercises to help you get ready for the snow!
1. Bridges with towel squeeze Helps strengthen the glutes and inner thigh muscles, which are used for skiing, walking and balancing in the snow. Squeeze […]
The best practice for Low Pain Treament
Low back pain continues to be one of the leading causes of disability and burden on healthcare resources worldwide. It is amongst the top three […]
Shin Splints
Shin Splints, also called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), describes an often sharp pain along the inner part or the back of the tibia (shin […]
The facts tell us to #GETVAXXED, and share it
The strain of prolonged and repeated COVID lockdowns has taken a toll on Victorians, most notably those in affected small businesses and workers who have […]
Bone density and strength training
By Liam Gellie Osteoporosis is a common disease that affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 to 7 men. It is a condition […]
F&P welcomes back Clinical Exercise classes!
This week we were so happy to finally re-open our Clinical Exercise classes at both our Olinda and Mt Evelyn studios. The current classes on […]
Back Pain During Lockdown
In our clinic during the lockdowns we’ve seen a distinct rise in the incidence of people seeking treatment for lower back pain. Working from home […]
Meet Ben Croxford – the new Senior Physiotherapist at Form & Practice
Form & Practice is extremely excited to have Ben Croxford join the team across both our clinics in Olinda and Mount Evelyn. Ben is coming […]
Home Exercise Options during Restrictions
What is the best way to exercise from home during Stage 4? Walking, running, cycling, yoga, home workout … the options are not the problem, […]
Physical Activity for Adolescent Mental Health
Many new and unique challenges have presented this past year. Of recent focus has been the challenge of maintaining good Physical and Mental Health in […]
Lateral Hip pain
By Jen Vardy Lateral hip pain is often related to gluteal tendinopathy or bursitis and can be a literal pain in the butt. It is […]
Sciatica Explained
Radicular pain vs Radiculopathy by Lis Coffey, Physiotherapist at Form & Practice, Mt Evelyn Most people are familiar with the term ‘Sciatica’ when it comes […]
Abdominal muscle separation
Women’s Health Physio for your Diastasis Rectus Abdominus muscle (DRAM)By Jen Vardy Much has been written about abdominal muscle separation or diastasis recti abdominus, DRA, […]
A pain in the breast
Mastitis and Physiotherapy for inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast. By Jen Vardy My husband comes from a dairy farm and his knowledge of mastitis […]
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Previously described as ‘pelvic instability’ pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a condition affecting more than half of women during pregnancy to varying degrees. PGP refers […]
Real Time Ultrasound (RTUS)
What is it? RTUS is the use of diagnostic ultrasound, in real time, to assess muscle and ligament function within the body. It is a […]
Your best return in tennis
Avoiding or managing tennis elbow Competitive Sport has been sidelined by COVID19 but there is suddenly a glimmer of hope for Victorians with a staged […]
Dry Needling – What We Know
We realise needles aren’t for everyone but just thought you may like to know. Firstly, let’s start with a quick rundown of the history of […]
Youth Strength & Conditioning
Youth Strength Training There is clear evidence that strength (resistance) training can be a beneficial activity for children and adolescents. Some of the documented outcomes […]
Is running bad for knees?
Running is a hugely popular, easily accessible healthy physical activity (especially post COVID-19). Running also provides a range of physical and mental health benefits including […]
How long should return to football take after shoulder dislocation?
It depends on who you listen to. The recommendation most commonly used has been that most football players who have dislocated their shoulder for the […]
These girls can
By Jen Vardy Keeping our teenagers active and engaged in sport can be a challenge. The statistics for girls, in particular, show a high drop […]
Time to talk about men’s pelvic health
By Jen Vardy Dear Sir, This is a letter to you. Who loves to stride up a thousand steps? Lift in the gym or get […]
New ideas for injury management of the hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles
With sports seasons hopefully about to ramp up post-COVID-19, muscle strains or tears will become more common for those lucky enough to be running or […]
I woke up and I feel really dizzy – could it be BPPV?
You just got up and the room is spinning. You may even feel like throwing up. Benign Paroxysmal Peripheral Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause […]
How to safely return to running after childbirth
by Jen Vardy, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist @ Form and Practice Olinda & Mt Evelyn Having a baby is not only a time of incredible joy […]
Do Disc Issues Ever Heal?
Physiotherapists are often asked this question. If you’ve ever experienced or currently have a clinically diagnosed disc injury to your lower back you will likely […]
Arthritis Fact Sheet
What is Arthritis? The word arthritis derives from Greek words for joint (arthrosi) and inflammation (itis). Arthritis is a major cause of pain and disability […]