Porridge... Winter’s favourite cereal… Why should is be your annual commitment?



In my professional opinion Porridge is by far the best way to start the day.

The benefits of porridge, if not known or acknowledged, are certainly out there for the public to educate themselves with. It is such a highly marketed food that is affordable and available in such exciting flavours and forms these days, that it’s difficult to see how porridge can be beaten.

What are the Health Benefits of Porridge:  

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Your knee meniscus is a fibrocartilage that separates thigh bone (femur) from your shin bone (tibia). It is commonly referred to as your "cartilage". Each knee joint has two menisci: a medial and lateral meniscus.

The menisci of the knee have unique shape. They are a wedged, kidney shape. The menisci act like a wedge to assist with the rotational stability created by the anterior cruciate ligament.

The menisci also act as a shock absorber. As we walk, run, and jump the knee absorbs tremendous forces. The menisci help to absorb these forces so that the bone surfaces are not damaged. The amount of force increases exponentially as the speed of movement increases from walking to running to jumping. The menisci disperse the compressive forces over the entire knee rather than isolating them.

How Do You Injure Your Meniscus? 

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Acute wry neck is a complaint where you develop neck pain and stiffness, which is often accompanied by spasm of the surrounding neck muscles. This causes neck pain and an inability to turn your neck through its full range of motion.

Acute wry neck is an extremely common condition, which can be quite disabling as the sufferer experiences constant severe pain with simple neck movements. Luckily the solution is normally very quick! 

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Acute ankle injuries are a common problem seen by your Physiotherapist, particularly in fitness programs where rapid changes of direction are required. The most important aspect of managing injury in this region is ensuring a correct diagnosis. 

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Every Mum deserves a treat. Luckily you can thank her this Mothers Day with a great idea that your Mum will really appreciate!

If your Mum seems to have everything already... stress and soreness included, then PhysioWorks has a soothing solution for you to help her!   

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Injury to your shoulder rotator cuff  is very common shoulder injury.

What is your Rotator Cuff?

What are the Common Rotator Cuff Injuries?

Where is your Rotator Cuff?

What Commonly Goes Wrong with Your Rotator Cuff?

What is Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome?

What is the Impingement Zone?

What Causes Rotator Cuff Impingement?

What are the Common Rotator Cuff Treatments? 

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Pain that occurs in the calf muscle on the lower part of the leg often is the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain or a calf pull. It occurs when part of the muscle of the lower leg (gastrocnemius or soleus) is torn away from the Achilles tendon.  

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Those colder months may seem like a little while away but they creep up quickly!

Prepare yourself and your immune system for winter with these few handy tips: 

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Alex Clarke graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2005 from the University of Queensland. Alex joined the PhysioWorks team in 2007, and has subsequently been constantly updating his knowledge with post-graduate education. 

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