Clifton Hill Physio
March is endometriosis awareness month Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people born with a uterus, but the good news is there is so much available to the brave patients we see who trust us to help them, we thank you. Here are some endometriosis truths Missing work or school due to your period is not normal, speak with your GP. Symptoms…
read moreDirector Sallie Cowan presents this blog on her recent paper published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine “Sport and exercise medicine/physiotherapy publishing has a gender/sex equity problem: we need action now” Ref: Cowan SM, Kemp JL, Ardern CL, et al. Br J Sports Med 2023;:1–6. doi: bjsports-2022-106055 As a collective of women researchers we are conscious of gender inequality.…
read moreAmelia Waller Pilates Instructor Amelia, who often goes by Mil, has joined our team as a Clinical Exercise Instructor. She is a fully trained APPI Matwork and Equipment Pilates Instructor, and is in her last semester of her Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU. This will make her an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), which is an allied health practitioner…
read moreMs Chantelle Simioni Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Chantelle graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne, and has since been working in private practice, working in Sydney for the last 2 years. Chantelle spent several years as a dancer, as well as competing at a National level in Sport Aerobics, and is now an Aerial performer.…
read moreHarry Newlands Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates Instructor Harry has over 6 years of experience in strength and conditioning and rehabilitation within high-performance sports. He completed his Bachelor of Exercise Science/Human movement at Victoria University before completing his Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. Harry enjoys working with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions but has a particular interest in…
read moreWith more of us working from home, spending large number of hours at our desk is unavoidable. The combination of sustained postures, poor muscle endurance and reduced flexibility is causing musculoskeletal problems. The Pilates exercise method has been shown to enhance postural awareness and improve flexibility which in turn helps to relatively unload our spine and tissues (1,2). In…
read moreThis might surprise you, but 1 in 10 adolescents experience knee pain that stops them taking part in the exercise they love. Most of these young people would struggle to tell you the name of their knee condition (it’s a mouthful), but what they can easily recall is the characteristic painful lump, and significant time out of their sport. Osgood-Schlatter…
read moreLow back pain is a very common condition with up to 80% of the population experiencing back pain at some time during their lives. Although the cause back pain is usually not serious, we know it can be persistent and it can cause considerable distress. Most back pain will improve with simple advice, rest and time. Your physio can help…
read moreAside from their clinical roles many of our team also work in research, leading projects focussed on improving knee pain outcomes, reducing injury, tackling chronic pain and promoting women in academia & sport. As a clinic we are passionate about being at the forefront of physiotherapy practice and regularly participate as treating practitioners in clinical trials. Current trials include; MEMOIR…
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