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Beachbox Physiotherapy welcomes Chathu to the team!
Chathu Yatinuwara Gedara Chathu completed her bachelor of physiotherapy in 2016 and has moved to Australia and she has several years of experience in musculoskeletal and geriatric physiotherapy. She can assess and diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and develop...
Roasted Almonds with Dates and Rosemary
Ingredients: 200g Whole Almonds 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary 100g Medjool Dates 100g Goats or Feta Cheese 1 Clove of Garlic 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice Salt and Pepper Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread...
Common Myths Around MRI and Back Pain
If you've been unlucky enough to suffer from chronic or ongoing back pain, chances are that at some stage, you've had other investigations to capture what is happening inside your spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an incredible technology that can provide...
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Haloumi, Blueberry and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 200g Fresh Haloumi 1⁄4 Seedless Watermelon 100g Fresh Blueberries 1 Handful of Fresh Mint Leaves 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Glaze Place a frying pan on medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Chop haloumi into thin slices and place on frying...
Focus On Shoulder Dislocations
The shoulder is a fascinating joint with incredible flexibility. It is connected to the body via a complexsystem of muscles and ligaments. Most of the other joints in the body are very stable, thanks to thestructure of the bones and ligaments surrounding them....
How Does Diabetes Affect Healing Times?
It can be surprising to many people that one of the questions their physiotherapist will ask them when assessing an injury is ‘Do you have diabetes?’. This may seem more like an issue for yourdoctor than your physiotherapist! The reason why your therapist is asking is...
Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Ingredients 2 Pizza Bases 2 tbsp Blue Cheese 1 cup Rocket 1 Green Pear, sliced 30gm Parmesan Cheese 3 Onions 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Brown Sugar 1⁄4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Caramelized Onion: Fry onions in olive oil until brown and starting to soften. Add brown sugar and...
Cauda Equina Syndrome: What is it?
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition that you may not have heard of, however it can havecatastrophic consequences if it is not recognized and treated quickly. This condition occurs in up to twopercent of cases of herniated lumbar discs, causing loss of lower leg...
Spicy Tomato and Chorizo Soup
Ingredients 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves, diced 1⁄2 Spanish Onion, diced 2 tins Whole Tomatoes 1 Cup Vegetarian Stock 1 Cup Red Lentils 1 Chorizo Sausage, sliced 1⁄4 Cup Fresh Basil 1 tsp. Fennel Seeds 1⁄2 tsp. Fresh Chilli, diced Salt and Pepper In a...