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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment in Eltham
Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment in Eltham Achilles pain stopping you from walking, running or playing sport? Achilles tendon pain can be frustrating. For some people it begins as a slight stiffness when getting out of bed in the morning. Others first notice it after a...
Tennis Elbow Treatment in Eltham
Tennis Elbow Treatment in Eltham What is Tennis Elbow? Pain on the outside of your elbow making it difficult to grip, lift or even shake someone's hand? Despite its name, tennis elbow is rarely caused by playing tennis. At Gateway Osteopathy in Eltham, we see people...
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Eltham
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Eltham What is Plantar Fasciitis? Heel pain that makes those first few steps in the morning unbearable? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Whether your symptoms started after increasing your walking,...
“We understand conditions. We treat people”
We Understand Conditions. We Treat People. By Dr Stuart Robbins (Osteopath) People often come to see us carrying a diagnosis. It might be a disc bulge, arthritis, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder or migraines. Sometimes they've had an MRI, sometimes they've seen several...
Understanding Neck Pain
Understanding Neck Pain Neck pain is common, but it's rarely simple Most people experience neck pain at some stage of their lives. Sometimes it develops after sleeping awkwardly or spending too many hours at a computer. Sometimes it follows a sporting injury or a...
Lower back pain
Low Back Pain Treatment in Eltham Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment at Gateway Osteopathy. Whether your pain started after lifting something heavy, spending long hours at a desk, playing sport or seemingly "for no reason at all",...
Back to work part time (Stuart Robbins)
Back to work part time – A Personal Reflection (Stuart Robbins)
Reflections from Theatre: Skill, Teamwork, and Perspective in Spine Surgery. (Stuart Robbins)
Reflections from Theatre: Skill, Teamwork, and Perspective in Spine Surgery (Dr Stuart Robbins observations)
Ego and Sustaining Injury in the Garden and the Gym: A Personal Reflection (Stuart Robbins)
Ego and Sustaining Injury in the Garden and the Gym: A Personal Reflection (Stuart Robbins)
How many times a week should I do Pilates?
Pilates x 1 per week V’s 3-5 x per week…. Just like Pilates itself the answer isn’t one size fits all.
10 Minute Stretching
We asked Ashlea Crupi (Pilates Instructor) to share with us some of the stretches she gives her Pilates clients to do, and, what are the benefits of stretching? Stretching has so many benefits, it relieves joint pain and stiffness, reduces muscle spasm, increases...
7 Tips Reduce Back Pain
Reduce pain with good computer posture! Ergonomics Video What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. The relevant topics include working...
Poor Desk Posture? – Dr Stuart’s favourite corrective exercise.
The Prone Cobra. Many patients ask: “What exercises could I perform to assist or improve my posture? We asked Dr Stuart Robbins (Osteopath) this question. His Answer: Whilst there are many, and that they usually need to be individualised to the patient’s specific...
Posterior Chain Bridging
Supine Hip Extensions (Bridging) Pictured: Dr Rebecca Rowe – (Osteopath / Pilates Instrutor) What is one of the simplest exercises to develop your gluteal or bottom muscles? The supine hip extension or bridge has got...
Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation – External Rotation Exercises.
We asked Dr Alastair Tehan (Osteopath) what are some common exercises he prescribes when dealing with shoulder injuries? He responded: There are many exercises and it really depends on the type of shoulder injury the person has sustained, but lets say someone has...
5 Steps to Reduce stress in your body.
Dr Eliska Axford (Osteopath) is presenting on women’s health, stress and Osteopathy as part of our women’s health and wealth seminars. In her lecture she discusses the physical manifestations of stress within the body and she gets quite technical regarding hormones...
How to roll your ITB (Iliotibial band)
This article is not going to cover if you should or shouldn’t be using a foam roller to release your ITB as this is a clinical decision that should be made by your Osteopath or other practitioner based on your presentation and a range of factors. This article is...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Author: Dr Jessica Bowman (Osteopath) We asked Dr Jessica Bowman if she could tell us a little about a common knee complaint, here’s what she had to say. What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most...
