Meet Edwina the Dietitian!
Meet our newest recruit and Accredited Dietitian Edwina!
What is Podiatry at Pinnacle Health?
It is common knowledge that Podiatry is the study of the foot, but there is still a lot of mystery around what kinds of injuries are commonly treated by podiatry. The most common facets to podiatry include: Biomechanical or Sports Injuries There are usually many key factors involved when you have acquired an injury, one … Read more
Running Into Trouble
More than ever, Melbournians are pounding the pavements and choosing running as their preferred form of exercise. Heading off for a run by the beach, park or local trail is now as recognisable a part of the Melbourne cultural psyche and routine as sipping a Latte on the tram into work. The reasons for this … Read more
Lower Back Pain
Low Back Pain Low back pain is one of the most common presentations seen by physiotherapists, and 80% of the adult population will experience back pain at some point in their life. The low back (Lumbar Spine and adjacent structures) is a complex mechanical device, and many structure exist that can contribute to pain. The … Read more
What is rotator cuff tendonitis?
After spinal pain, shoulder injuries are the next most prevalent injury seen in private Physiotherapy practice – and even more common in an active, gym going population. What Is Rotator Cuff Tendonitis? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles, which originate from the shoulder blade and attach to the upper arm bone (humerus) via … Read more
Barefoot Running
An Introduction To Barefoot Running By Podiatrist Tim Deveson Running barefoot has, of course, been around since the beginning of humankind. Barefoot shoes specifically for running or regular structured running shoes are a much more recent phenomenon, but one that quickly dominated the running landscape. Today, the barefoot running concept has suddenly become popular again. … Read more
Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN)
Following up on last month’s article on fun run preparation, this month we are exploring a common treatment tool that you can book an appointment for, to treat a variety of muscular conditions – Dry Needling. What is Dry Needling? Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique which uses small filament type needles to … Read more
Make Time For A Massage
This month at Pinnacle Health Group we’re offering you all good reason to take better care of yourselves. How are those New Year’s resolutions looking now? Did any of them work out or are they still “on the to-do list”? We at Pinnacle believe that every day is a new day and that it is … Read more