Use it – don’t lose it!

Infographic explaining that private health insurance can be used for physiotherapy services.

Fun Fact: Did you know that for the majority of private health funds, extras benefits are renewed each year on 1 January, which is fantastic news for those of us who have used them all up! However, if you or your family members have not yet claimed your extras for Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage or Myotherapy, […]

What is the difference between Remedial Massage & Myotherapy?

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Confusion between remedial massage therapy and myotherapy is understandable given that both modalities treat a range of non-specific soft tissue pain and ailments. Both provide a range of benefits for our overall health and state of wellbeing. But what are some of the differences that set remedial massage and myotherapy apart? Here we’ll break this […]

Are you looking after yourself?

Woman performing physiotherapy exercises

All of us at BodyMotion Physiotherapy are so happy you chose us to help you with your particular injury or concern. It is fantastic that you are on your way to living a life that is without restriction, limitation and pain. KEEP READING FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VIP BONUS OFFER FOR BODYMOTION CLIENTS However, it is […]

What does the term “Bio-mechanics” mean?

Biomechanics at Body Motion Physiotherapy

Bio-mechanics is a term which refers to how your body works, both at rest and while you are moving. It provides a way to assess the relationship between your muscles, bones and joints in various states of rest and motion. It also helps to highlight the way structural issues can cause problems with your day […]

The Many Benefits of Massage Therapy

Patient receiving massage therapy at Body Motion Physio

The many benefits of massage There are many ways in which the benefits of massage can improve the quality of your life. Many people think the benefits of massage are restricted to relaxation (which in itself is hugely important!). But there are numerous other health and wellbeing benefits. Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the […]

What are “Trigger Points”?

Patient receiving treatment at Body Motion Physio

Trigger points are discrete, hyper-irritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally but that’s not all! Unlike a more simple adhesion, when addressed – trigger points activate pain in a different area of the body – which is commonly called “referred pain”. The pattern of referred pain, while not […]