Pelvic floor physiotherapy is an often overlooked aspect of men's health. While it's commonly associated with addressing female-related pelvic floor conditions, it's essential to recognize that men have a pelvic floor too, and they can experience various pelvic floor dysfunction issues. Understanding the role of the pelvic floor in...
In the world of physiotherapy, innovative techniques continually emerge to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), commonly known as dry needling, has gained attention for its usefulness in treating many musculoskeletal conditions. This approach involves the insertion of thin needles into specific trigger points within muscles, aiming...
Physiotherapy has long been associated with gentle exercises and – let’s be honest – sometimes very cautious approaches to rehabilitation. While these methods may have their merits, there's a growing understanding in the field that challenging the status quo by incorporating heavy lifting into rehab programs can yield remarkable...
Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives, offering much-needed rest and rejuvenation for our bodies and minds. However, many people don’t realize that sleep also has a significant impact on pain perception and the healing process. In this post, we will explore the connection between sleep, pain,...
Do you ever get aches or pains in your jaw and have difficulty pinpointing the cause of the pain? There's a lot going on with your jaw, and the supporting structures can become injured and strained, just like your knees and shoulders. In this article we'll discuss the anatomy...
Muscles play a key role during exercise and daily life, but have you ever put a second thought into the muscles that stabilize your pelvic floor? The pelvic floor muscles form the base of what we commonly call the core or inner unit. They work in unison with the...
Rehabilitation is trendy. As opposed to fashion or music though, our trends tend to be based on research. If there is evidence that a particular treatment or modality works, it tends to show up in our practice. Of late, one modality that has drawn lots of attention for its...
Physiotherapy, like most other fields of study, experiences its fair share of trends. While the word ‘trends’ can often sound negative, in many cases, it isn’t - in fact, trends often serve to draw the attention of a large number of professionals in a field, who must then make...
A lot has changed since the ‘jogging’ boom of the 1970’s: footwear, clothing, training methods, nutrition – the list goes on. One unfortunate constant, however, is the repetitive strain injury. The past few decades have seen countless research papers written on runners and their injuries, and while these can...
It’s that time of year again in Victoria – days are getting longer, cherry blossoms are everywhere, the lawn needs weekly mowing, and the TC10k is almost here. This Sunday, nearly 10,000 runners and walkers will fill the streets of downtown Victoria for one of the biggest 10k events...
The team at Motus Physiotherapy in Victoria is ready to help you. Reach out to discuss if any of our services — from dry needling/IMS, to concussion assessment, to pelvic health physiotherapy – are right for you.
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