Author: Sydney West Physio

Hydrotherapy Now Available at Norwest

Posted on September 10, 2018 by - Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy

We are pleased to announce the commencement of hydrotherapy at Norwest.  Our sessions are individually tailored for each participant, to allow for all levels of ability and treatment goals. For patients who are weak or out of condition, we begin with very basic exercises, progressing  to high level sports-specific drills for the athlete keen to return to high level training and competition.  Each session is prescribed and supervised by qualified physiotherapists from Norwest Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy, Bella Vista

Hydrotherapy Sessions

Where:

Hospital for Specialist Services (HSS), 17-19 Solent Circuit, Norwest

When

  • Monday at 12pm

How to book

Please call our Bella Vista rooms on (02) 8814 5551 to book into hydrotherapy sessions. We require at least 24 hours’ notice.

 With Great Mobility Comes Not So Great Stability – Preventing Shoulder Injuries and Dislocations

Posted on August 29, 2018 by - Physiotherapy

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body and allows movement in a number of different directions. We need adequate mobility in our shoulders to enable us to do various activities in our daily lives – hanging the washing on the line, putting on a shirt or even throwing a ball. Unfortunately the shoulder sacrifices stability for this mobility and this is why it is vulnerable to injury and the most commonly dislocated joint in the body. However there are some things we can control to improve stability of the shoulder joint through movement.

Lisa Pagano Receives PhD Scholarship

Posted on July 28, 2018 by - Clinical Research

We would like to congratulate Lisa, one of our physiotherapists, who has been awarded a fulltime Government Research Training Program Scholarship to complete her PhD. Lisa works at our Blacktown rooms and is currently completing her PhD at the University of Sydney. She is looking at creating a health model involving physiotherapists and GPs to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with a chronic lung condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. We wish her all the best in her studies!

Ultrasound for Mastitis – could it be helpful for you?

Posted on May 17, 2018 by - Physiotherapy

Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mothers; women who have successfully lactated are significantly less likely to have osteoporosis, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes and obesity problems. However there are often challenges for a mother to continue breastfeeding. Breast engorgement and mastitis are often painful barriers which may inhibit the development of successful breastfeeding, leading to early breastfeeding cessation.