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Month: May 2016

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History of Clinical Pilates – why it’s not just another fad!

By Physiotherapist & Pilates expert Jacinta Dwyer Although Pilates has become very popular over the last 10 years, it actually originated in the 1920’s. Pilates is named after its founding father Joseph Pilates, a physical culturalist born in Germany. A keen exponent of body building, yoga, kung-fu and gymnastics, Pilates was interned in a camp … Read more

Physiotherapy – why it’s REALLY important for you and your loved ones

Not only in Melbourne, but also across Australia and the world, pain and injury management is a huge and growing public health issue. If you suffer from pain, it is imperative that you receive appropriate and effective care, management and prevention from a reputable physiotherapist. 1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain, including adolescents … Read more

Shockwave Therapy – how does it help?

A number of patients interpret shockwave therapy as receiving an electric shock or something similar. Understandably, this causes many to hesitate, and in some cases refuse this as a treatment option. Pinnacle Health Group is here to not only put your mind at ease about some of these common misconceptions, but also give you the … Read more

WOD am I doing wrong? 3 tips to avoid Crossfit Injuries

By Physiotherapist Josh Lambert Crossfit has become a hugely popular form of training, due to its functional approach to strength, cardiovascular and plyometric training. As the popularity of the Workout-of-the-day (WOD) style sessions have increased, so too has the number of people presenting with different forms of injuries – mainly due to a lack of knowledge … Read more