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After Aaron lost his leg in a farm accident, he found solace in para-snowboarding, supported by Disabled Wintersport Australia. Now, aiming to represent his country, Aaron's sister, Jessikah McCarthy, fundraises for DWA through Wagga Wagga Takes 2. Join their cause on March 23rd, celebrating resilience and community support.
Foot orthotics are not necessary for everyone with a foot injury, but when indicated can be an extremely effective treatment option to alter excessive stress and load to injured tissues.
WHEN TO ACT? The answer is NOW. Whether or not your baby has a misshapen head, you can start the above strategies now, regardless of how young your infant is. If your baby was born prematurely (less than 36 weeks gestation), these strategies are still safe. Follow any advice given by your healthcare team first and if you are unsure ASK.
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects 1 in every 308 Australians. Every single day there are 37 people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
Getting the perfect fit for your child is important when buying school shoes, as it promotes the healthy development of their feet and allows them to stay happy and active during their school day.
Put your child’s best foot forward in the new year with these school shoe fitting tips.
Do you wake up in the morning with a sharp pain in your heel? Does this pain slowly improve as you take more steps? You may be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.
Cerebral Palsy was certainly not something we knew much about before Maddy was born - we knew some friends who had CP, or had children with CP, but it was not a direct experience. In those first few scary days in the NICU, and even beyond, there was a lot of unknown, as well as "wait and see".
Sports Podiatry involves the assessment and management of all lower leg injuries, not just for those that play sport.
Here at Active Health Riverina, we are passionate about rehabilitation following all types of cancer and have a PINC accredited oncology physiotherapist.
Life. It's unexpected. It's unexplainable sometimes, but it's life. You never think it's going to happen to you. You always hear about tragedy, disaster, unexpected events in the news, in the media and whilst we try not to take this life for granted, you really never expect such events to happen to you…. Well, it happened, December 2021. It happened to us.
‘W’ sitting is a common position used when children are playing or transitioning from one position to another.
However, ‘W’ sitting is not okay if your child spends long periods playing and sitting in this position or if it is the only sitting position they use.
You may have noticed that your baby’s head is not symmetrical and is looking a little flat. Particularly during the first 12 months of life a baby's skull is soft and moldable. This is because the bones are not fused together to allow for the rapid growth that is occurring.
Did you know that physiotherapists can choose to work solely with children under 18 years old? At Active physiotherapy we have three physiotherapist’s who have a special interest in working with children. Children are not mini adults.
I remember the day I made the call to explore options back home in Wagga Wagga. Active Physio’s Director Paul Heffernan is where I started. Paul and my Dad knew each other from touch footy and Paul also treated my mum’s knee. By all reports he was a good guy (and very professional). The usual website and social media check clauses were passed and I made the call.........
In this newsletter: Finally we have some building action to get excited about!, Opportunity for growth - Physiotherapist position available, Push for new public chronic pain group in Wagga, Walk & Talk, Tayla commences in Tumut, New Baby Girls!, Giving project for May, New Student Placement - Emma & Academy Games
In this newsletter: Gears & Beers, PSC Insurance Brokers Wagga Wagga Pro-Am at Wagga Wagga Country Club, Day in the life of a physio by Tayla Lindner, Exercise Right classes, Extra day in Coolamon, Tash’s new baby girl!, Giving project, Student - Jarad, Academy Games
Physiotherapist Tayla Linder writes about what a typical day looks like for her treating paediatric patients
In this newsletter: Our Slogan, New Team Members, March Giving Project and Rhen's 65km walk, New Student, Change in NDIS Coordinator, Soph's Tai Chi Classes, Staff Development Day, Tash- Maternity Leave, Exercise Right Program - are you over 65?
In this newsletter: Time for Hope, New Team Member, February Giving Project, Painting, Coolamon Practice, Jellystone Product & Giveaway
I felt very overwhelmed going into a private practice musculoskeletal placement having only experienced hospital-based clinical placements. I was unsure of what to expect…..I will forever be grateful for the experience I had at Active and for the high standard of amazing therapists that I got to meet and learn from!