2020

Carotid Artery Disease Explained

There are blood vessels on each side of your neck that are responsible for carrying blood to your brain. These blood vessels, called carotid arteries, can become blocked with a fatty substance known as plaque that leaves you at risk of having a stroke due to insufficient blood and oxygen reaching the brain. Carotid artery disease can affect anyone, but there are risk factors that make it more likely you'll develop the condition, such as smoking, having type 2 diabetes and being obese, all of which can damage the walls of your arteries. Read More 

5 Ways Athletes Can Benefit from Sports Physiotherapy

Many athletes venture into different sports across Australia and beyond. Some athletes take this professionally, while others do it for fun and health purposes. Unfortunately, injuries may occur during sporting activities. It's at this moment that sports physiotherapists become invaluable partners to athletes. Ideally, they offer tailor-made programs meant to treat sports-related injuries as well as prevent them from occurring in future.  If you are an athlete, continue reading to learn how sports physiotherapy can be of help. Read More 

Understanding Dysmenorrhoea

Dysmenorrhoea is a gynaecological problem that's characterised by severe pain during menstruation. The pain is severe enough to have an impact on lifestyle and everyday activities, such as working, exercising or looking after your children, and the symptoms of dysmenorrhoea can remain the same or progressively worsen over time.  Here's an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approach for dysmenorrhoea: Causes And Symptoms Dysmenorrhoea can occur if you have higher than normal levels of prostaglandins, which play a role in how your uterus contracts during menstruation. Read More