Pre and post natal care

Check out our article on Ryde District Mums Here at Ryde Road Physiotherapy we care for all women who are mothers to be and those who are mothers already. The article shares some common misconceptions of pain and what is accepted during pregnancy or afterwards. We shed some light on the matter, click below to […]

Tips for Runners aged 40+

Many people enjoy running as a form of exercise and while there will be performance declines as we age, with the right training people can expect to continue into their 60s and beyond. Research has found that the old myth that years of running will cause arthritis is incorrect and running may actually have a […]

Load vs Capacity

A really simple explanation of the relationship between load and capacity and how this relates to injuries. Basically all tissue have a certain level of capacity and if the mechanical load appilied is higher than their capacity then there is an increased risk of injury or pain! Credit to Kevin Maggs @Runningreform

CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS

During the Christmas and New Years period we will only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years day. Otherwise between December 22 and January 6, we will be open as per usual, but on Tuesday December 24, Friday December 27 and Tuesday December 31, our trading hours will be reduced. Our exercise […]

Tips for Anterior Knee Pain

Anterior (Patellofemoral) knee pain is a very common condition that has a gradual or acute onset characterized by pain localised to the front of the knee. Symptoms are usually agravated by activities that load the leg such as squatting, jumping, prolonged sitting, running (espiecially hills). Symptoms can often reoccur and can persist for years and […]

Sailing Injuries

Sailing in a harbour city is quite popular and encompasses various classes of boats from single handed dinghies to keelboats. Injuries in sailing can result from: Lack of fitness Overuse/Overtraining Trauma. The physical demands of a sailor will vary greatly with boat class and the specific job and the most common overuse injuries are seen […]

RUNNING CLUB

Our Ryde Road Physiotherapy Running Club is resuming on 05/11/2019! See you all soon! For more information please call us on 98172080 or email: info@ryderoadphysio.com.au

MASSAGE THERAPY

Sports Massage Sports massage is a deeper and more intense massage, often focusing on specific areas. It is based on the various elements of Swedish (relaxing) massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques (such as Deep Tissue) involving stretching, compression is blend of techniques, knowledge and advice during treatment. Sports Massage is not […]

Function of the Pelvic Floor

KEEP YOU DRY AND CLEAN – by tightening around the sphincters of the bladder and bowel, the pelvic floor muscles help these sphincters to stay closed under load or pressure (cough,sneeze,lifting etc). If they can’t counteract the pressure then something has to give – and you will leak urine, wind or bowel contents. SEXUAL SENSATION […]

Clinical Pilates at Ryde Road Physio

Clinical Pilates are exercises designed specifically for you and your injury. If you are recovering from an injury, some exercises will improve your symptoms and others can aggravate your symptoms, impeding your ability to progress.