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New solutions for Osteoporosis
By Peter Georgilopoulos, APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine + Body Gold Coast. Many of us are familiar with the devastating effects of osteoporosis and the lesser form of bone demineralisation known as osteopaenia but recent studies
Scoliosis – an exaggerated curve of the spine
By Brian Fuller Accredited Exercise Physiologist Scoliosis describes an abnormal curvature of the spine away from the midline. There are two types of scoliosis – structural and functional. As the name suggests, a structural
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are a common overuse injury. Stress fractures occur predominately in bones subject to excessive load bearing. They are a type of fracture occurring in bones that undergo mechanical fatigue over time, such as
Living with Arthritis
By Peter Georgilopoulos, APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine and Body Gold Coast. The word “arthritis” comes from the Greek word “arthros” meaning joint. The suffix “itis” refers to inflammation hence “arthritis” simply means “inflammation of a
Acute Injures – What you need to know
By Peter Georgilopoulos, APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine and Body Gold Coast. The term “acute” refers to an injury that has occurred recently as compared to “chronic” which describes an injury persisting for three months
Why an ageing spine is worse than wrinkles
By Peter Georgilopoulos, APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine and Body Gold Coast. Most of us spend considerable time and money fighting the visual effects of ageing such as wrinkles and crow’s feet whereas in reality a
Avoiding Neck and Upper Limb Pain when working overhead
By Peter Georgilopoulos, APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine and Body Gold Coast. All occupations have inherent risk factors usually linked to prolonged loading of body structures created through repetitive movement. These risk factors become more
6 things you need to know about lower back pain
By Peter Georgilopoulos, APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine and Body Gold Coast. 80% of us will encounter acute low back pain at least once in our lives. It is important to manage acute low back
A Better Life Through Better Balance
By Peter Georgilopoulos – APA Sports Physiotherapist, Spine and Body Gold Coast. Poor balance is without doubt one of the highest risk factors influencing mortality and morbidity in the senior population. Falls are the largest
What to do with an Achilles Tendon Injury?
Achilles tendinopathy – the curse of the ageing athlete? By Peter Georgilopoulos APA Sports Physiotherapist A recurrent problem facing many elite and recreational runners is Achilles pain and stiffness. Previously, this has been described
