UNDERSTANDING CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES

FAST FACTS: Estimated to affect 2.2% of the population and 15-20% of all headaches are cervicogenic. 4 x more common in women then men. Cervicogenic headaches are caused by a mix up of signals in the trigeminal spinal nucleus, resulting in referred pain to the head. In 44% of cases of cervicogenic headache, there is also TMJ dysfunction (pain and dysfunction of the jaw, its joints and its muscles!). The good news is, Mint Physio's can help you! Read More

ROTATOR CUFF RELATED SHOULDER PAIN: New Guidelines

In 2025, brand new international guidelines indicate 12wks of Physiotherapy as the gold standard in treating Rotator Cuff related pain.. and reveal the commonly used treatments that should be avoided. Read More

GO STRAIGHT TO HOSPITAL, DO NOT PASS GO..

A few times in my career, I have sent my patient directly to hospital with an urgent request for an MRI.. All because I asked the right questions, about their bladder, bowel & sexual function, when they came to my clinic with back pain. All physio's and doctors know these questions, & we'll ask you if we're suspicious of a condition called 'Cauda Equina Syndrome'. Read More

STUDIO SESSIONS: online access coming soon!

Choose what works best for you:OPTION 1 - Attend Studio Sessions (now reduced to a max of 3 and you can even see how many others are booked in) // OPTION 2 - Attend a Private Studio Session (just for you, at no additional cost) // OPTION 3 - Participate in an online live Studio Session from your own home // OPTION 4 - Access a pre-recorded Studio Session at you own time, in your own home. Read More

COVID-19 Update:

We exist entirely to improve the health of you, our local community. We will be here for you as we all strive to best navigate these ever-changing circumstances. We appreciate your adherence to these new government guidelines and thank you for your ongoing support over the coming months. Read More

HOW DO I USE THE MINDBODY APP?

Book anytime on our easy to use app! Read More

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REFORMS - April 1st 2019

As many of you know, the federal government has recently reformed parts of the Private Health Insurance Act. These changes were aimed at eliminating rebates paid for the unregulated ‘natural therapies’ eg homeopathy and naturopathy, and were never intended to impact the already highly regulated science-based health professions like Physiotherapy. Read More

IS ALL THE HYPE ABOUT 'SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING' REALLY TRUE?

New research results of 850 000 participants has shown those who sit for 8 hrs/ day (incl your work, commute, meal times, couch time etc) have: !!! 32% higher cardiovascular risk !!! 21% higher cancer risk⚠️ We understand that it’s not so simple and sometimes sitting may not be avoidable.. and that’s ok too - but you MUST negate the risk with exercise. Read More

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER - SRC fittings, FREE seminars, Congrats & happy birthday!!

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GETTING BACK INT0 EXERCISE - WHERE DO IS START??

Do you need to get back into exercise, but you're not sure where to start? We can help everyone, at any stage, get moving more! We all know it's important - you can reduce the risk of most major chronic diseases by up to 50%, with just 150 mins of exercise weekly. But sometimes we need a little help to get over some initial hurdles. That's where Mint Physio's can help! Read More

BOYS CLUB PILATES!

Ideal for the men in our life who need to:
- rehabilitate an injury (shoulder, knee, hip etc)
- improve flexibility (great for the golf game!)
- increase strength (safe resistance exercise builds muscle strength and maintains bones)
- manage spinal pain (back, neck)
- improve posture and mobility.
Tues 8am available now! We're also considering opening up a 630am Thurs session. Expressions of interest being taken now.

BIRTHING TEARS, EPISIOTOMIES, & STITCHES 'DOWN THERE Physiotherapist)

How long do my postnatal stitches take to go away? When might I be able to walk again? Are they going to burst when I go to the toilet? When can I have sex again (thinks no new mum right after having a baby….but at some stage you probably will!)?? Why is sex painful? Why is the scar still sore? A Continence & Women's Health Physio can answer all these questions and help get you 'back in the saddle'. Read More

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR MINT PHYSIO APPOINTMENT?

Maybe you've never seen a physiotherapist before, or you'd just like to know what to expect from the expert team at Mint Wellbeing? Read on for all the answers! Read More

MINT PHYSIOTHERAPY & BREASTFEEDING

As those of you who are in the throes of feeding your little ones know, breastfeeding is not always smooth sailing! Sometimes attachment is difficult, sometimes supply is 'slow' and sometimes we end up with blocked ducts or painful nipples. The good news is help is available! A qualified Lactation Consultant can help with attachment and give you lots of tips to build the right milk supply for your bub. And as usual, Physio can help reduce your pain. But did you know we also have other useful treatments to swiftly clear blocked ducts (associated with mastitis) and heal damaged nipples? Read More

ACUPUNCTURE: Melbourne Doctor's trial shows Acupuncture 'as good as pain medication' in some conditions

The results showed all patients reported comparable reductions in pain levels (with acupuncture even yielding the same results as drugs such Endone, Panadeine Forte, Valium & Voltaren). This is exciting research and great news for people who are either not able to take medications or suffer from the side effects. Read More

X-ADVENTURE: Dunsborough Off-road Triathlon

We started with a 700m ocean water swim (in an unusually choppy bay!), a rocky 6km trail run which included jumping from castle rock into the water below and a dusty 11.5km mountain bike ride - all with the gorgeous Dunsborough as a magnificant backdrop! Read More

TRAIL RUNNING IN PERTH

The dry, dusty conditions brought about some hairy moments in the steep descents, where downhill running quickly became downhill sliding! Read More

MINT MENU: Balsamic Chicken & Chargrilled Vegetables

Balsamic_chicken_ w_veg(Large) 1. Marinate chicken breast for 15 minutes in balsamic vinegar, garlic & cracked pepper

2. Spray the BBQ or grill pan with cooking oil spray and chargrill the chicken until cooked through

3. Cook veggies for approx 1 min each side (thick, flat slices of zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, red onion, cherry tomatoes work well). Also caramelise half a lime - tastes great squeezed over everything at the end!

If you're keen on details: - use 120g of chicken and you'll consume less than 300 cals and over 30g protein!

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