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When Pain Persists – What is going on? And what can WE do to help? When you move well, you feel good. The better you feel the more you move. Sounds simple enough, right? So often we find ourselves limited by our pain, which affects how we go about every day life. As human beings, we need movement and exercise ...
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There is nothing better than a good nights sleep. It can set you up for a productive day, allows for our bodies to reset and helps our mind to clear and recharge. So what happens when your body is strained and tight throughout the night? A bad sleeping posture can lead to pain and joint stiffness - which doesn't exactly ...
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk the Camino de Santiage trail? We sat down with Barefooter Catherine to hear all about her incredible travels and adventures, and where she would like to hike next! You walked the Camino Trail last year. Can you tell us a little about what this was like, what inspired you ...
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A few of us here at Barefoot Physiotherapy are big coffee connoisseurs. Whether it is a strong flat white, soy latte, piccolo or a long black with a ‘dash of cold milk’, we know exactly what we want and how we want it. We love our local barista's who know just how to make our morning coffee, so while they ...
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Physio Kirsten has recently completed the Oxfam trail walk! The trail went for a total of 55km's - and lasted for almost 12 hours! The biggest thing when preparing for a challenge such as this is staying injury free in training and during the event. Kirsten has picked her top tips for preventing hiking injuries, and what this would look ...
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Living with pain can affect your every day movements, and stop you from living your Barefoot Lifestyle. It's important to understand your condition, to be able to treat and prevent further injury in the future. This blog post will look at Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. We have teamed up with Sophie Halsall-McLennan from Fresh Start Physiotherapy to discuss the symptoms and ...
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We’ve all been there before, your mind is running at a million miles per second and it feels like you have far too many things going on. When you aren’t feeling 100% there can be a multitude of things that can be contributing to this. This blog will look at “Brain Overload” and what this can mean for you health, ...
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We understand that when you are in pain, it can be extremely hard to function and enjoy life on a daily basis. At Barefoot Physiotherapy, our treatment plan is focused on helping you to do what you want with your body! We use a thorough whole body assessment to work out the underlying cause of the condition. We can then ...
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Caitlin has just returned from running at the IAAF World Championships in the Bahamas, after coming 5th in the 4x400m relays. It's no surprise that there is a lot of training required to compete at the level Caitlin does, especially with the 2018 Commonwealth games around the corner. 1. How do you prepare for a run when you will be racing ...
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What makes Barefoot different? Ever wondered what makes Barefoot Physiotherapy is different? When your body isn’t operating as you want it to, every part of your life suffers. We get it, we’ve been there. Every Australian deserves to live life to the fullest and not have injury and pain hold them back – so let the practitioners at one of ...
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Cheerleading, Training and level of difficulty. Cheerleading is a very physical sport and requires extreme amounts of commitment and training. One of our Barefooter's Milly is a passionate cheerleader and answers our questions on training and the moves: What do you see as the most difficult move? That is a complicated question! Cheer is divided into 6 levels of difficulty, ...
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Milly took the plunge and moved from her hometown of Brisbane to 100km out of Mt Isa. Cherelle recently sat down with Barefooter Milly, to see what has changed & how life is in the country! What is it like living there? Every morning I walk outside and think of a line from a Dixie Chicks song that goes “I wanna look at ...
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Ever get that feeling like life is just passing by? Like you want to be out on the field playing but you’re hanging on the sideline ? Are you wondering what it would look like if you were living your "Barefoot Lifestyle"? You know you enjoy being fully part of it, in fact maybe you used to be a key ...
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Discuss your Problems: Our holistic therapy approach is based on a partnership between you and us. This starts by us truly knowing and understanding your story and why you have come to Barefoot for help. We then use specific nerve and orthopaedic tests to determine our initial hands on treatment that starts you on the road to recovery, be it ...
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On Saturday the 1st of April our fearless leader Sal landed in Sydney to attend the national Australian Small Business Champion Gala dinner and Awards ceremony. The awards ceremony was held at the Westin in Sydney, with over 1000 guests in attendance! This was an incredible honour for Barefoot. The awards night focused on recognising and awarding outstanding businesses with high standards of excellence, ...
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As many dancers know, your body can be placed under a lot of stress through continuous exercise and training. It's extremely important to listen to your body to ensure that it is well looked after, allowing you to focus on what you do best – dance! To discuss this in more detail, we sat down with Miranda a physio here at ...
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In this post we will focus on knee injuries, and what treatment may be required to get back to living your barefoot lifestyle! Common knee injuries can occur through daily movements and activities, whether it be a car ride, sport or landing differently on your knee. Three common knee injuries we will look at are ACL, PCL and Meniscus tear which cause discomfort ...
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The knee is vital for everyday functions, yet it is often poorly understood. There are many misconceptions about what is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for knees and exactly what is going on inside the joint. The knee is identified as a hinge joint, meaning it primarily moves in one direction (ie bending and straightening). It is made up of the femur ...
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In classical ballet, technique turnout or hip external rotation is ideally 180 degrees of rotation outwards of the hips, knees and feet. The bad news is that for most dancers this is a physical impossibility. The good news is there are ways of safely maximising your turnout, all of which can be included in conditioning programs and dance technique classes. Factors ...
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Ever wondered what the training regime was like for an athlete? We recently sat down with Nick Fadden to hear about his training regime and what he does to ensure his body is able to perform at the highest level. Interview with Nick Fadden: Q: You have previously competed in 800m, 400m and 400m hurdles but have recently made the ...
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Have you been itching to get back in the water after years of dry feet? Are you new to swimming and just don’t know where to start? Have you signed up for a triathlon and need to get back into the pool for those fun squad sessions? The most incredible thing about swimming is that it is for every walk ...
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Aidan Jeffes is a true Barefooter. He leans in to all areas of his life; be it his passion for motorbike riding, perfecting latte art or becoming a paramedic. Not to mention he spends almost as much time at the Red Brick House as we do! He is always early to his appointments to allow lots of chill out time ...
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Most people put a lot of time and effort into preparing their body for a goal race. This is great, however not having a plan for race day can mean you don’t run to your full potential and may end up feeling disappointed. That’s where these ‘top tips’ come in handy! As an eight-time Australian representative runner, I have done ...
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a common knee complaint of not only the young and nimble, but also amongst the elderly. To break it down, this can be best referred to as pain felt behind your kneecap, where your patella (kneecap) joins to your thigh bone (femur). This part of your knee is referred to as your patellofemoral joint. Causes Your ...
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As the ‘fun run’ season starts to get into full swing, we are seeing more and more people out hitting the pavement. While running is a great way to improve your fitness (and see the sights), people often underestimate the load it places on your body. Running is predominantly a single leg activity. That is, when running with good technique, ...
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Climbing is a high demand sport. No question about that. When looking at other sports that are such high demand it is protocol to run through some form of warm-up. All too many times I have gone down to on of Brisbane’s Climbing Spots, Kangaroo Point cliffs and witnessed people just rock up, set-up their gear and get right into ...
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With the New Year upon us, many of us are setting health and fitness goals to keep us motivated and focused for 2017. This is a great way to stay committed to looking after your health. However, to truly take great care of yourself, it is important to take a gradual approach to new activities to allow your body time ...
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It is incredible how quickly the New Year comes around. It seriously felt like Easter was only yesterday! With everything already looking pretty bust on the calendar, be sure to take some time to reflect on the past year and think about what you might want to achieve in the year to come. New Year’s resolutions may seem a little ...
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Your physiotherapist may suggest dry needling as a technique to help in your treatment. There are several benefits that may make it a good choice of treatment for you. Simply inserting the needle has positive effects: It stimulates local endorphin release and increased blood flow to the area. These local effects can cause pain relief for up to 3 days ...
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The silly season is well and truly underway and your social calendar will no doubt be filling up quicker than you realise. This time of year seems to be the time where people burn themselves out by trying to fit way too much into each day, and instead of it being an enjoyable and peaceful time of year, people are ...
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Often during our assessments, we will find tight, ropey or stiff areas that are really painful and you were unaware they were there. Our brains are really good at ignoring musculoskeletal pain, especially when it has happened slowly over time or remains the same every day. This is one of the reasons why pain/injuries can occur seemingly out of nowhere ...
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Together with Remy Gerega and Yoga Everywhere, we are giving you the chance to win a voucher for your very own Yoga Everywhere mat. We have some pretty awesome ones that have been an exciting new addition to the Red Brick House. Here at Barefoot Physio, we believe everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilled and happy life. We also ...
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At Barefoot we see all types of Athletes, from 400m Olympic runners and Gridiron Quarterbacks to Yoga instructors and Powerlifters. When you think of an Athlete what often springs to mind is someone with specialised skills who does lots of training. And that training is aimed at a certain target and event. So let’s be real… Musicians are Athletes. They ...
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Lauren is a Barefooter from way back. Born and bred in America and now living the great Australian dream (she lives so close to the beach she waves to whales from the verandah) Lauren loves life... with such passion that sometimes you can't help adopting a bit of an American accent when you talk to her. Lauren thank you for ...
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Our fastest physio, Caitlin, has just returned from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games! Caitlin and her team ran in the women's 4x400m relay and smashed their personal best in the heats to qualify for the finals. Woohoo, well done girls! This was an awesome effort as our girls were the first women's team to compete in the 4x400m finals since ...
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Krystal Hansen is one of our toughest Barefooters. Mentally & physically strong, Krystal always gives 100%, whether it’s on the mountain bike, in a group fitness class or climbing over obstacles in Tough Mudder. The best part about it, she’s always doing it with a massive smile on her face. We love hearing about her adventures whenever she is in ...
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Rock climbing is an amazing sport. There is no other sport or any other activity for that matter that I have found that brings the sense of clarity you get just before a bold move on the cliff face. That sense of adrenaline, excitement, focus… maybe a little fear that the challenge brings that pushes you to the edge mentally ...
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Cathy Thomson is many things... fun, inspiring, wickedly smart and a bit of a nutter... just our kind of person! A true Barefooter. It's funny because when you're talking with Cathy (sometimes asking her to repeat herself because when she talks quickly her Scottish accent can get the better of you) you'll be discussing something like the awesome new local ...
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We have the pleasure of being part of Powerlifter Col Webb's team that keep him on track lifting weights... big weights. Well known as the nice guy of powerlifting, the guy that has moved more fridges in his time than a removal company,  we thought we'd ask a few more questions to find out more about what it takes and ...
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If you have been to a Physiotherapist before, there is a good chance you have been prescribed a muscle self-release (Usually performed with a ball) or a muscle stretch of some kind as homework. At Barefoot Physiotherapy, both are prescribed, and for slightly different reasons. Below, we will go through the benefits of stretching vs self-releases and when each are ...
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