Shelbourne Physiotherapy Blog
Posted in News on Feb 18, 2016.
How to Diagnose and Treat Temporomandibular (TMJ) Dysfunction-Course
Cathy Russell Dip PT,
Date & Times; April 2nd /3rd 2016
Location: Shelbourne Physiotherapy Main Clinic located at 100B-3200 Shelbourne Street
Saturday 8.30am-4-30pm
Sunday 8.30am-12.30
Cost: $300
Join Cathy Russell, Physiotherapist in this educational and hands-on course which will enhance
the understanding of the Temporomandibular joint, (TMD) and how it can be associated with a
myriad of chronic conditions, like Parkinson’s, and symptoms including headaches,...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Jan 19, 2016.
Common knee injuries include ligament, tendon and cartilage tears, and patello-femoral pain syndrome. Prompt medical attention for any knee injury increases the chances of a full recovery. Treatment options include physiotherapy, arthroscopic surgery and open surgery.
Awkward movements, falls and collisions, sudden twists, excessive force or overuse can result in a range of injuries to the knee joint and the structures supporting it. Common knee injuries include ligament, tendon and cartilage tears, and patello-femoral pain...
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Posted in Pilates on Jan 12, 2016.
Why Men Should Consider Pilates
Real Men Do Pilates
Many men consider Pilates to be a form of exercise designed for rehabilitating the injured or for women and dancers wanting to improve their posture. The truth is that Pilates is so much more.
Consider the typical training patterns of men trying to lose weight, build muscle or who are just training to increase their fitness. By focusing on the major muscle groups in...
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Posted in Pilates on Jan 11, 2016.
Pilates and its Effect on the Abdominal Muscles
We came across a great little study completed by the Physical Education Department, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – “Marked Effects of Pilates on the Abdominal Muscles“.
The conclusion of the study was that ” Pilates practice twice a week for 9 months elicits hypertrophy of the abdominal wall muscles, particularly of the RA, and...
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