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 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 […]

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 […]