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Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is increasing exponentially, much more than other joint operations. The most common age for women to have this operation is in their mid- 60s and it is similar for men but age can range from the 30s … Continue reading

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Hip Replacement Surgery

After last week’s blog on knee replacement surgery, I thought I would follow on with information on hip replacement surgery.  As with knee joint replacement surgery, Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for hip joint replacement.  In the past this … Continue reading

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Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is a progressive tailor made exercise regime that will restore full range of motion and strength to a region that has been injured, undergone surgery or suffered pain and dysfunction.  As a Chartered Physiotherapist, I have specialist training to prescribe … Continue reading

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Manipulations and Mobilisations

Manipulation and Mobilisations are particular hands on techniques used by Chartered Physiotherapists to improve the motion and function of the joints and soft tissues of the body.  Manipulations are fast movements of joints or spinal segments to ease pain and … Continue reading

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Foot Pain

Plantar Fasciitis is pain on the bottom on the foot and into the heel.  It is one of the most common causes of foot pain that we see at Motion Physio Clinic, Prosperous.  The pain is caused from inflammation of … Continue reading

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Posture

Maintaining a good posture is vital to keeping you injury and pain free.  In the clinic I instruct people on good posture and give them exercises to maintain that posture, on a daily basis.  Posture is the position we hold … Continue reading

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Orthotics

Orthotics or Shoe Insoles are specially prescribed insoles to suit your foot type.  They can be simple additions to the insoles in your shoes or they can be a customised device made from a cast of your foot.  The aim of … Continue reading

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Stay painfree in the Garden

Gardening although not considered a sport, is a physical activity.  As such it can give rise to pain if not performed correctly.  At the Motion Physio Clinic we commonly see people with back, neck or knee pain after overenthusiastically tackling … Continue reading

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Meet The Team – Amie

AMIE WELD BSc (Hons) Physio, MISCP                                                                    Amie qualified … Continue reading

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Meet The Team – Carrie

CARRIE CURLEY Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer.                                                Carrie is a graduate of Athlone Institute of Technology; she holds … Continue reading

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