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Fibula Fractures
What are they? The lower part of the leg, from the knee down to the ankle, consists of two long bones that sit side by side: the thicker Tibia and the thinner Fibula. The bones are joined together by thick fibrous connective tissue called a "syndesmosis" and are...
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Stiff, painful, sore and clicking jaw joints, are extremely common conditions that can affect people of all ages and walks of life. These kinds of conditions are collectively known as Temporomandibular joint disorders or TMD’s for short. Common symptoms of TMD’s...
Queen’s Birthday closure
Beachbox Physiotherapy would like to let our valued clients know that we will be closed this coming Monday 10th June for the Queen's Birthday public holiday. We are open today until 1pm, and will re-open 9am Tuesday 11th. We hope everyone enjoys their long...
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Gluteal Tendinopathy
What is Gluteal Tendinopathy? When tendons are repeatedly placed under more tension than they can deal with, they can have a failed healing response. This can cause changes to the structure of the tendon and is known as a tendinopathy. When this occurs in the tendons...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is it? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling on the thumb side of your wrist. It occurs when the tendons that move your thumb—the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)—become irritated and inflamed as...
Caramelised Leek and Blue Cheese Pastry with Honey Drizzle
Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, thawed 2 Leeks, sliced into thick rounds 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 100g Blue Cheese 1 Egg, beaten 2 Tbsp Honey Fresh Basil leaves, to garnish 1. Preheat oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper....
The Hidden Benefits Of Learning A New Skill
When thinking about getting fit and exercising more, our first thoughts are usually that we should join a gym or start jogging. While these are both worthwhile activities, we know that if you dislike the activity you’re doing, the long-term benefits are usually not...
Hot Honey and Baked Camembert
Ingredients: 1 wheel of Camembert cheese 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Hot Honey: ¼ cup honey 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Prep the Camembert by...
Tomato, Basil and Barley Soup
Ingredients: 2 tins diced Tomatoes 1 small Red Onion, diced 2 small carrots, diced 1 handful Fresh Basil 2 cloves of Garlic 2 cloves of Star Anise 2 cups Vegetable Stock 2 cups Water 1/2 cup Pearl Barley 100g Fresh Parmesan 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Heat olive...