Podiatry Nundah

When tendon pain refuses to settle even after rest, stretching, strengthening exercises, or even months of physiotherapy, you may want to try extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). Rather than masking pain, shockwave therapy uses targeted acoustic pulses to stimulate the body’s natural repair processes within chronically damaged tendon tissue to provide relief. Research suggest shockwave therapy…

If you play rugby league, AFL, soccer, or surf lifesaving in Australia, concussion is a real occupational hazard. You may have already been through one. And if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve been told to rest and wait, only to find that weeks later you’re still battling dizziness, headaches, nausea, or that…

If you’ve been living with spinning sensations, unsteadiness, or persistent dizziness and your GP has told you everything looks fine, seeing a vestibular physiotherapist could be the next step toward finding answers. Many people leave medical appointments feeling frustrated because, despite normal test results, their symptoms persist. You know something isn’t right, but you still…

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation for older Australians, and for many, a decline in balance is accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older. But, it doesn’t have to be. Fall prevention physio, particularly when it incorporates vestibular rehabilitation, offers a clinically supported pathway to better balance, reduced fall risk, and renewed…

Thinking about trying reformer Pilates but not sure if it’s for you? You’re probably picturing a room full of people who already know what they’re doing on a piece of equipment you’ve never used. Maybe you’re also wondering if your back, your knee, or your recent pregnancy rules you out. Physio-led reformer Pilates is designed…

We recently sat down with our Everton Park podiatrist to walk through orthotics for plantar fasciitis and what to expect from your first appointment through to treatment. If you’ve already tried resting, stretching, and pharmacy insoles without much luck, you may need to consider the benefits of orthotics. Orthotics are one of the most commonly…

If you have knee osteoarthritis (OA), you have probably heard the advice to “keep moving”. What you may not have received is any specific guidance on what todo, how often to do it, or how to avoid making things worse. Osteoarthritis knee exercises are effective when applied correctly, and the evidence supporting them is robust.…

If you have noticed a gap or ridge running down the middle of your abdomen, a stomach that still looks pregnant months after birth, or a weakness in your core that does not seem to improve, you are not alone. Abdominal separation after pregnancy is one of the most common postpartum concerns women bring to…

Most athletes don’t think about their club’s insurance policy until they need it. When an injury sidelines you, the last thing you want is to figure out a claims process from scratch.  This guide covers exactly how sports insurance physiotherapy claims work, what qualifies, and how to move through the process without delays.  What does sports insurance physiotherapy…

If you’ve recently been in a car accident and you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or injury, the last thing you want is to face a complicated insurance process on top of everything else. The good news is that CTP physio is more straightforward than most people expect, and your physiotherapy treatment is very likely covered at no out-of-pocket cost to you.   …