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Tips For Preventing Workplace Injuries
Posted on July 28th, 2016
Why are workplace injuries so common? When we’re at work, we often find ourselves doing the same task for hours on end. The more specialised our job is, the more likely this is to be true. The human body is… Read more »
Why Is Good Posture So Important?
Posted on July 28th, 2016
Health care professionals seem to constantly be talking about posture. While many people take away the message that they should “stand up straighter” the truth about what good posture is and why you should aim to have it is a… Read more »
Plantar Fasciitis
Posted on July 21st, 2016
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain at the rear of the foot. The plantar fascia is a fibrous tissue that originates on the heel bone and inserts into the toes, helping to provide stability and support to… Read more »
Finding Time for Incidental Exercise
Posted on July 21st, 2016
What is Incidental Exercise? The difference between an office job and a labouring job is quite obvious: the office worker sits in a cubicle for 8 hours per day while the labourer is constantly moving, walking up and down ladders… Read more »
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Posted on July 21st, 2016
Runners’ knee is a common disorder characterized by pain at the front of the knee during activities that require frequent and repetitive bending of the knee. The knee joint is composed of the thigh bone, (femur) and leg bone (tibia)… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Running Festival 2016
Posted on May 26th, 2016
CQ Physio are proud to announce we will, once again, be the principal sponsor for the Capricorn Coast Running Festival. Held on Sunday 2nd October at the Main Beach in Yeppoon the festival features a number of events including: Half… Read more »
Am I injured or is it muscle soreness?
Posted on April 14th, 2016
If you’ve exercised before no doubt you have felt the dreaded next day ache. Now the competitive sport season has kicked off, periods of soreness following a game or workout may increase – particularly if you are exercising at a… Read more »
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Posted on March 10th, 2016
Golfer’s elbow is defined as chronic degeneration of the tendon of the inside of the elbow, usually due to overuse. As its name implies, it is a condition common in golfers. However, as with all sporting injuries, this condition can… Read more »
Vestibular Physiotherapist Amanda Sumner
Posted on December 14th, 2015
More exciting developments at CQ Physio Group with Amanda now qualified as a vestibular physiotherapist offering assessment and treatment of patients experiencing dizziness, disequilibrium and vertigo. Until now there been no specialised vestibular rehabilitation service available in the region and… Read more »
Believe it or not you CAN have a healthy Christmas
Posted on November 27th, 2015
Christmas is the time of year when we all get to relax and have fun with our family and friends. It is also the time of year we generally associate with over indulgence. The average Australian gains 2-3kg over the… Read more »