Ask a physio – Tropic Magazine Issue 14

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2018 by Megan Thomas

Jesse Elliott asks: What can you do to reduce the level of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after exercise?

MEGAN: Hi Jesse, I’m going to commence by asking you a question – how much DOMS is too much? I think it’s important to remember that part of doing exercise is to get stronger muscles, which causes small muscle tears so the muscle grows. DOMS is part of this process. DOMS can also be from lactic acid build up and simple muscle fatigue from doing strenuous work.

Growing pains versus growing conditions – What is the difference and how can I help my child?

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Megan Thomas, Director & Senior Physiotherapist

Does my child have growing pains?

Growing pains are a mysterious but common complaint in young children, usually affecting boys and girls between the ages of 3-5 and 8-11. The pain is mostly nocturnal (no sleep for mum and dad either!) and occurs in the muscles (not in the joints) around the calf, behind the knee, front of thigh and arms. They don’t cause your child to limp and they don’t have any difficulty walking, playing or exercising. Growing pains don’t cause any long-term damage.

“Treatment” for growing pains can involve

PhyxMe and their clients dig deep for COUCH

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Chris Thomas, Director & Senior Physiotherapist

Supporting our local cancer charity this Daffodil Day

Every year on Daffodil Day the PhyxMe team makes the whole day about remembering those we have lost and those who are fighting, as well as raising money to support local families affected by cancer.

Specific conditioning for pre/post surgical, osteoarthritis and chronic pain

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Leah Horstmann

Physio-led group exercise classes for hip and knee rehab

When a fitness studio shares a home with a physiotherapy clinic, you get a pretty good feel for the most prevalent injuries and conditions your clients need phyxing. Our top five, in no particular order:

Hips

Knees

Back

Ankle

Shoulder Read more

Come and try running on Clouds

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Megan Thomas

Demo shoes and expert fit advice

PhyxMe and On Running invites the Cairns running, walking and active community to Come and Try the world’s lightest performance running shoes. These events provide a unique opportunity to try on different styles of On shoes and actually go out for a run (or walk) so you can experience “Running on Clouds”. Read more

How do we know we got it right? – Tropic Magazine Issue 12

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

JUNE – JULY 2018 Opinion column, by Megan Thomas

As a teenager, we are asked to make the actual decision on “what do we want to be when we grow up”. For some it is easy, they always knew. While others feel enormous pressure because, in all honesty, they have no idea.
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It really can be your “Achilles’ heel”

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Aaron Gandecha

How physio can ease your Achilles pain

Even for us mere mortals, the Achilles tendon can cause plenty of problems.

For instance when you find yourself hobbling out of the bedroom every morning. Or when your calves tighten up and the back of your heels ache from simply walking or running through our beautiful city of Cairns.

Reformer classes are a super way to challenge your body

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Chris Thomas, Owner & Senior Physiotherapist

Why I love Pilates

I first experienced Pilates when recovering from a back injury at 18.

My goal was to get back to Cricket, running in and bowling fast all day – hitting 15 times my body weight through my legs, and into my (already) fractured back. Up to 150 times in a day, 5 days a week.

My first attempt at returning ended with me being back on the side lines after a year. I knew then that if I wanted to be pain free, and back to my best, I had to get strong … seriously strong!

Who said support had to mean slow? Don’t let injury derail your resolutions

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Healthia Marketing

By Lindsey McKay, PhyxMe On Shoes Fit Expert

“OMG they are so plush and super soft … and so light!”

That has been the resounding response from Cairns runners when they try on the latest shoe release from On Running: Cloudace.

The Ace has been designed for runners who love to run long and hard. And for those wanting support and cushioning without the bulk or restriction of a typical stability shoe.