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What is Hydrotherapy?
Mar 15, 2013
Hydrotherapy is the use of water (hydro) for therapeutic purposes. While that may roughly define hydrotherapy, it raises more questions than it answers. How is water used in hydrotherapy? Why is hydrotherapy effective? Who can benefit from it? This brief...What is Aquatic Physiotherapy?
Jul 31, 2012
Water has long been valued for its healing properties, with spas and Roman baths the historical evidence for this. Physiotherapy has also looked to benefit from the reduced weight bearing nature of this medium to apply their range of manual techniques...What Can I Do to Help My Arthritis?
Nov 16, 2011
Every creak, ache or pain is tipped into the "arthritis" basket. That's a pity, because it's a frightening diagnosis for the owner, and not terribly helpful. Many times, the discomfort is not from a disease condition at all, and just needs some lifestyle...What is Vertigo?
Oct 28, 2011
What is vertigo? We all know that it is a feeling of dizziness often associated with "fear of heights," but it is also a medical condition that can be experienced at any time. A physiotherapist, an herbalist or a homoeopath in your area may be able...Physiotherapy for Arthritis
Aug 05, 2011
Arthritis can be painful and debilitating but with the help of physiotherapy many people find they can manage their pain and maintain their mobility and independence. Physiotherapy is a treatment method used to manage arthritis. The physical therapist...What to Expect from a Physiotherapy Consultation
Aug 03, 2011
If an aching back, stiff neck or wonky knee is stopping you from doing the things you love a visit to a physiotherapist might help. Physiotherapy can be used to assess and treat movement and musculoskeletal problems including: Joint, muscle and...Natural Treatments for Parkinson's Disease
Aug 03, 2011
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disease usually associated with old age. The symptoms of the disease were first noted in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson, an English physician, who called it "Shaking Palsy". In the nearly two centuries...What is Physiotherapy?
Jul 25, 2011
Movement is fundamental to our lives and when our movement is limited by pain or restriction, whether it’s from an injury, a faulty movement pattern or a condition that’s been with you since birth, life and its enjoyment becomes limited and restricted.Keeping Cool with Whole Body Cryotherapy
May 06, 2011
Cryotherapy is a treatment that is well-known to professional athletes in Europe and the United States, but is just being discovered by the general public. What is cryotherapy? 'Cryo' is Greek for 'cold', so cryotherapy basically means 'cold therapy'.All About Arthritis: What It Is, Its Causes & Symptoms?
Apr 11, 2011
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating joint disease that makes even the simplest activities of daily living difficult to carry out such as walking, using the stairs, getting dressed, preparing a meal or holding a mobile phone. Read on to find out...Meet a Physiotherapist to the Stars
Jun 29, 2010
With the World Cup underway in South Africa and the Commonwealth Games not too far off, the Natural Therapy Pages spoke with sports physiotherapist to the stars Greg Varigos. Greg specialises in sporting injuries, particularly shoulder, elbow, hip, knee...Back Pain and Physiotherapy
May 13, 2010
The back is a complex arrangement of muscles, ligaments and bones with the spinal column at its centre. This is comprised of vertebrae which are formed in a column that protects the spinal cord. Discs provide shock absorption and cushioning in...Health Funds & Natural Therapies
Jan 25, 2009
A private health fund is an insurance company that manages and administers private healthcare plans. Individuals and businesses can choose from a range of private healthcare plans, each with its own set of benefits. For natural therapy services, such...Treating Frozen Shoulder the Natural Way
Dec 17, 2008
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that is characterised by pain and stiffness in your shoulder joint. As the condition worsens, the range of motion in your shoulder becomes significantly reduced. It usually affects...Natural Therapies for Osteoarthritis
Oct 05, 2008
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that causes pain, fatigue, immobility and a loss of interest in life. Many people turn to natural therapies to help manage the condition. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of osteoarthritis...
