Dry Needling and Physiotherapy

Posted by Caitlyn Radford
On November 15, 2018

Dry Needling by a Physiotherapist: What You Should Know By Ross De Valle, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Partner at First Choice Health You may have heard friends talking about their physiotherapist performing acupuncture on them for management of their back pain, neck pain or some other soft tissue injury. Dry Needling is certainly a treatment that […]

Knee Arthroscopy and Physiotherapy

Posted by Caitlyn Radford
On September 4, 2018

Physiotherapy After Your Knee Arthroscopy As physiotherapists at First Choice Health, we are closely involved in the rehabilitation required after a knee arthroscopy. In fact, we provide direct pre and post operative care through our involvement with a number of surgeons at Waverley Private Hospital. Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive operation where a surgeon […]

School Backpack Guide

Posted by Ross De Valle
On January 30, 2018

With children about to head back school for the 2018 year it’s time to consider their backpack. Carrying a heavy or poorly fitted backpack can place stress on your child’s spine causing them to lean too far forward and contributing to a ‘rounded upper back posture’. At First Choice Health in Vermont South, our physiotherapists […]

Plantar Fasciitis

Posted by Lee Kelemen
On January 11, 2018

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of rear foot / heel pain seen in our physiotherapy clinic. This potentially chronic and painful condition is seen in runners and patients who stand for long periods of the day, is associated with poor foot and leg biomechanics. Unusual loading of the plantar fascia as a result […]

Seasons Greetings

Posted by First Choice Health
On December 15, 2017

To celebrate the festive season, we are hosting a raffle during the month of December. It is free to enter all you need to do is attend your appointment to go in the draw to win our Deluxe Christmas Hamper. We are open for business as usual during the Christmas and New Year Period […]

Cervicogenic Headache

Posted by Ross De Valle
On October 12, 2017

Headache is a common condition which researchers tell us sees up to 15% of Australians seeking medication to control. Whilst headache comes in many forms, a Cervicogenic Headache is certainly a common presentation. A cervicogenic headache is a type of headache where the cause of pain is located within the upper neck. Just as sciatica […]