Subject: Some answers for back pain with driving, 10 tips to help knees, tackle shin splints and signs you need orthotics

Hindmarsh & Fitzroy Physiotherapy 

281 Port Road Hindmarsh & 40 Prospect Road Prospect
Ph 8346 2000 or 8342 2233

Including Hindmarsh Exercise Physiology Services

Prevent back pain from driving

Driving is a frequent aggravator of lower back pain and can even be the initial cause of back pain. 

Unlike regular sitting, while a vehicle is in motion the body is subject to different forces.
So if you suffer back pain during driving, this information is for you.
* Why we get pain, the best driving position and tests to check, surviving longer drives and some useful exercise to try.
Knee pain- 10 tips to help today

10 tips for painful knees
Do you have painful knees and wish to know exactly what you can do ?-
Here are 10 tips that can help straight away-TODAY

Why not consider our Nifty knee program for improving activity, maintaining independence and reducing your pain medication.

Do you need Orthotics ?

Many people of all ages can benefit from orthotics which are designed to help alleviate and prevent foot, ankle, and knee pain.

These are the top signs you may need Orthotics.
Worn out shoes – Take a look at your shoes – are you wearing the soles on one side more than the other? You may pronate (foot rolls inward) or supinate (ankles turn out). Is one shoe more worn than the other?

  • Big toes heading towards little toes
  • Knees rolling in or out with your gait.
  • Foot Pain
  • Heel Pain 
  • Injury or pain in your legs
More info just click image above ..
Medial or lateral shin pain

Shin splints is always a hot topic for runners and thought to involve a variety of different issues.
You need to :
Lessen impact, wear correct footwear, consider orthotics and strengthen the lower leg and gluteals

Read our blog for more information so you can get back to running as you want.

This months product special

We only stock what we consider the best in heat molded orthotics - full and 2/3 size
Studies have shown that prescribed orthotics help correct the position of the lower limbs – bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments- thereby allowing correct functions of the joints and thus improving balance and posture. - helping performance and preventing injury.

Speak with our Physios to find out more.

May is Biggest Morning Tea Month

Join us at Hindmarsh for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday 21st May

We are delighted to host again our own Biggest Morning Tea to help raise funds in support of The Cancer Council. We would love to have you join us for a cuppa- Dont worry - there will be great coffee TOO !!

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281 Port Road, Hindmarsh 5007,      
Ph 8346 2000
40 Prospect Road
Prospect      
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