Entries by Claire Jackson

The Thoracic Ring Approach as incorporated in the Barefoot Physiotherapy Plan

April 15, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

At Barefoot Physiotherapy we utilise techniques from multiple learnings all combined into our unique Barefoot Physiotherapy Plan. These techniques include; LJ Lee’s training in The Thoracic Ring Approach™all of our Bachelor/Masters degrees, Mulligan, Maitland and Ridgway Methods, Western Acupuncture, Dry Needling, and Pain Science/Graded Motor Imagery. We are continually learning and evolving our Framework and an essential part of […]

Neuroplasticity introduction

March 18, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Written by Catherine Mullins What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the lifelong ability of the brain to undergo structural and functional changes in response to experiences. The medical world once thought that the brain stops developing in childhood but we now know that ongoing changes occur right up until death. Information in the brain is transmitted […]

Neuroplasticity in chronic pain

March 18, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Written by: Catherine Mullins Chronic pain is defined as the presence of painful sensations that have lasted for more than 3 months and persist without the presence of physical tissue damage or pathology. Up to 20% of the population experience chronic pain at any one time. What happens in the brain with chronic pain? Part […]

Breast and bottle feeding positions

February 17, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

At Barefoot Physiotherapy we have noticed a recent influx of pregnant ladies seeking us out for the aches and pains associated with pregnancy and for guidance remain as healthy and strong as possible throughout their pregnancy. One thing I often get asked is what positions are going to be best to feed their new baby […]

Kat’s barefooter story

February 10, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Questions by Britt It is always great to chat to you and hear your passion about helping improve people’s lives. What led to you becoming a peer support person and can you tell us a bit about what your job entails?   What led me to my current career as Peer support worker was that both […]

Kathryn Barefooter story

February 10, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Kathryn is such a lovely smiling face in the clinic and has a depth of character that means the more you peel the onion back the better she gets! Have a read of her answers to Caitlin’s questions 🙂 You’re originally from Canada but have called Aus home for a long time now. What are […]

Activity pacing

February 5, 2021 /0 Comments/in , /by

Why is it important? When getting back into an activity after injury or a flare up we want to go slow and steady! What we often see is a “boom-bust” cycle, where a person completes an activity at a higher level than what their body is currently capable of and then has an extended period […]

Should I get a massage gun?

January 21, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

With the increasing popularity and availability of the massage gun, one of the most common questions we get asked in the clinic is “Do those massage guns really work?”. So we thought we would break it down for you all. What does a massage gun do Massage guns aim to provide percussive or vibration therapy. […]

Water running with Caitlin

November 23, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

As the weather warms up, many of us are looking for cooler exercise options. Water running is a great choice as it can be scaled up and down for fitness and experience level. With the added summer benefit of being in the water. There are a few different ways you can engage in water running […]