These colourful spikey balls have become popular tools for home use – and with muscle tension being something most of us can admit to experiencing it is no wonder! But how do they work and what are their benefits to you? They work by stimulating the myofascia, the connective tissue that runs throughout your entire […]
Summer in Bunbury is fantastic for taking part in local events and challenges – with categories for beginners through to elite athletes why not sign up?! Or even just come out to watch, be inspired and soak up the atmosphere! Koombana Physiotherapy is proud to be involved and sponsor several local events throughout the year. […]
Do you use a Foam Roller? There are many reasons to incorporate Foam Rolling into your self-care practice. Benefits can include: * Reduced pain and muscle soreness * Increased blood flow and oxygen to the muscle tissues, helping to speed up the natural healing process. * Improved flexibility – combined […]
Being Nice to your Tendons 101 Tendinitis, Tendinopathy, Tennis Elbow, Tendon pain, or just something ending in “algia”. As physios, treating tendons can be quite challenging, as the landscape seems to keep changing with every passing year and every “latest” piece of research that gets produced. As a patient, things can become even more difficult […]
Want some tips on how to quickly and successfully recover from a Hamstring injury? In the following short videos Sean takes us through some simple, practical rehab exercises for the various stages of your recovery. Part 1 – Early stages of recovery Part 2 – 1-2 weeks in – a couple of more advanced […]