Category Physiotherapy

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Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser)

Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser) What is Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) LLLT or Cold Laser is a painless, non-invasive form of light therapy which is thought to stimulate a healing response in tissues such as muscles, blood vessels,…

A woman at her laptop suffering from a headache can get treatment at Free2move Physiotherapy, Pilates and Feldenkrais in North Perth

7 Steps to Reducing Tension Headaches

7 Steps to Reducing Tension Headaches By Principal Physiotherapist Jodie Krantz To get relief from tension headaches, follow this process to ensure effective diagnosis and treatment.   Step 1: Get a check up from your GP Although most headaches are harmless, it’s…

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My Experience of Varicose Veins Surgery

My Experience of Varicose Veins Surgery – by Jodie Krantz Deciding on a procedure It was with some hesitation that I finally decided to undergo surgical stripping of the short saphenous vein in my right calf. Although my varicose veins…

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Exercise Programme following Varicose Veins Surgery

Exercise Programme Following Varicose Veins Surgery Exercise safely after your varicose vein surgery with advice from an experienced physiotherapist. Jodie Krantz from Perth in Western Australia went through this surgery herself and writes with 30 years experience in her profession.…

A woman trying to touch her toes suffering from tight hamstrings

Lengthen Your Hamstrings

Lengthen Your Hamstrings Are your hamstrings long or short, tight or relaxed? Lengthening your hamstrings can help with running, kicking, sitting, bending and lifting more easily. Try this simple ‘Awareness Through Movement Lesson’ in the Feldenkrais Method to help lengthen…

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome may occur as a consequence of an injury to the neck, or more commonly as a result of poor posture and muscle imbalances.

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Recovering from a Lumbar Disc Injury

What is a lumbar disc bulge? disc herniation? disc prolapse? Disc injuries are one of the most common causes of back pain. Recovery often takes longer than with other types of back pain. The pain is usually worsened by prolonged sitting, bending, or simply staying in any one position for too long.

A teenage woman bending her elbow showing her joint hypermobility

Joint Hypermobility Frequently Asked Questions

Joint Hypermobility Frequently Asked Questions What is Joint Hypermobility? Joint Hypermobility is a condition in which joints can be moved beyond the normal or expected range of movement – sometimes referred to as being double jointed. When Joint Hypermobility affects multiple…

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Living with Chronic Pain

Living with Chronic Pain Living with Chronic Pain Pain that is present all the time or comes and goes but is present most days of the week can have a profound influence on just about every area of your life.…