Physiotherapy

Putting your foot in it: but shoes can make a difference

21 Oct 2011, 4.38 PM

Researchers at the University of Melbourne have proven that a modified shoe can reduce knee load in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Arthritis and body ache concerns during floods clean up

20 Jan 2011, 9.34 AM

In the aftermath of Australia’s devastating floods, physiotherapists at the University of Melbourne have warned people of the risk of aggravating arthritis and causing their bodies’ physical strain as they work to clean up after the floods.

New mums beat the blues and increase wellbeing with physio exercise, study reveals

20 May 2010, 11.11 AM

Exercising in the first three months after giving birth, can reduce the risk of Postnatal Depression (PND) and increase wellbeing, a University of Melbourne study conducted at Angliss Hospital, has revealed.

Nintendo Wii Balance Board could prevent falls, study reveals

15 Jan 2010, 12.21 PM

The Nintendo Wii Balance Board could be a far cheaper alternative than professional diagnostic tests for clinicians to prevent falls in the elderly and those with neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease, a new study reveals.