As we find ourselves back in lockdown, Victoria, we love these timely philosophical words of wisdom from the clever Andrew Firth. Stay well everyone and keep moving. ‘As I write this, Melbourne has just gone into a 5-day snap lockdown. The hammer has struck, the knee is recovering from a sudden jerk response, and already […]
Paul is one of our physiotherapist with a special interest in exercise prescription to improve function. Here Paul chats about some of the program s we use to help you achieve your goals. We have all asked ourselves; “how much exercise do I need to do to stay healthy?”. Well, if we go back to […]
Due to COVID-19, we are all sitting more and moving less, with decreased incidental exercise. This may increase your risk of developing a Deep Vein Thrombosis. Do you know what a Deep Vein Thrombosis is? Also known as a DVT, it is a blood clot that has developed in the deep veins. Most commonly found […]
Introducing our new online class: “Stretch & Breathe” with Adriane.This class focuses on mobility, breath and stretching exercises and aims at calming the central nervous system and achieving calm movement. People with chronic pain, stiffness and tightness and general areas of tension will particularly benefit from this class. Book online (https://cliftonhillphysio.janeapp.com.au/locations/clifton-hill-pilates-rehab/book#/online-chpr-connect-exercise-classes) or call reception on […]
(This account by Andrew is a snapshot of how dedicated and hard working our team is. They have all gone to great lengths to continue to provide outstanding and safe healthcare. We thank them all and feel lucky to work with such a wonderful group of people) Andrew Firth is Clifton Hill Pilates and Rehab’s […]
Cracking under Covid, or prospering through pandemic? 3 principles for returning to exercise and sport in lockdown. Most of us have this one same question right now: How do I get back to the level of fitness I had before the world went crazy (aka coronavirus)? We are all pining after those days of Tuesdsay […]
This might surprise you, but 1 in 10 adolescents experience knee pain that stops them taking part in the exercise they love. Most of these young people would struggle to tell you the name of their knee condition (it’s a mouthful), but what they can easily recall is the characteristic painful lump, and significant time […]
We are excited to welcome Dónal, a very experienced sports and musculoskeletal physio, to our teams. Initially trained in Dublin, Ireland, he then moved to New Zealand – working in club rugby and at ATP Tour tennis events in Auckland. Since arriving in Melbourne, Dónal has continued to develop his understanding of the profound impact […]
Sonja is one of our physiotherapists and pilates instructors, with a special interest in exercise-based rehab and functional strength. Here she give you a step-by-step guide as venture back to the training room. Sonja has a very cute cat called Kimchi. As we arrive at the long-awaited re-opening of gyms on 22nd June, some of […]
Billy is one of pilates instructors and a physiotherapist with a keen interest in sport, especially football. The influence of COVID-19 has been significant and far reaching across society and certainly includes the passionate world of community sport. However, with the easing of restrictions we are beginning to see some light at the end of […]
