Does the “off-season” really mean time off?
Although the off-season for football and netball is a good time to have a break and relax it is also important to remember that your body needs to continue to exercise, especially if you’re returning to sport next year. It is important to rest your body during this time of the year, it can be […]
Clinical Reformer Therapy (Clinical Pilates) Vs Reformer Pilates
Clinical Reformer Therapy (Clinical Pilates) is an increasingly popular form of rehabilitation and preventative treatment with a focus on stability, strength, control and balance. The only problem is, which type of Pilates do you try? There are multiple methods of Pilates on offer out there. So what is the difference? Note: At Gen Health we […]
Are you a poor sleeper? Stop doom-scrolling and read this…
Sleep is an essential function – it allows the body and mind to recharge, and also helps combat diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly – impairing our ability to concentrate, think clearly and process memories. But what causes us to have interrupted sleep? Sleep Cycle When we fall asleep, our bodies follow […]
A step ahead on Foot Drop
What is foot drop? Foot drop is caused by disruption to a nerve that runs past your knee and into your shin called the common peroneal nerve which controls lifting the foot and toes up from the ground, which causes the foot to drop leading to issues with walking. What does it look like? People […]
Have you been suffering from painful ingrown toenails?
Redness? Recurring infections? Did you know there is a simple and straightforward procedure, performed by a podiatrist that can solve this problem for good? What is a Partial Nail Avulsion? A PNA is a simple procedure performed under local anaesthetic to remove the side portion of your toenail, to reduce it irritating the skin. In […]
Vagina. Period. Incontinence. Sex after childbirth. Kill the uncomfortable, let’s have a conversation and make a difference.
Did that get your attention? Good. Listen up – because quite frankly it shouldn’t. These are just normal anatomical parts and processes that women and men should discuss freely, yet in the year 2017 it continues to be taboo. I am both angered and bored with the awkwardness and the gender inequality conversation, especially in […]
Motivation? It is long gone…or is it?
If you are like me and you get the winter blues, then you most certainly will be feeling it by this time in the year! Motivation is the desire to complete an action for a specific goal. Whether it may be to physically run a 10K, read a book or to spend more time with […]
Non-Operative ACL Management
A lot of us associate Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries with AFL and a long rehabilitation process that prevents some of our favourite AFL stars from returning to the field for the remainder of the season. Hearing the words “it looks like it will be an ACL” is almost certainly going to involve surgery and […]
Unravelling Concussion Management: Key Insights and Red Flags
Concussions, often underestimated, demand meticulous attention and proper management to ensure optimal recovery and prevent potential complications. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the essential aspects of concussion management, including key takeaways, recognising symptoms, debunking myths, identifying red flags, and highlighting the pivotal role of physiotherapists. Key Takeaways: Any concussion is significant: Even a […]
Charlotte Cook
