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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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Five Physio Tips to Help Improve Your Health
There’s no doubt that doing the right thing for your health can be difficult. Whether that involves eating healthier, exercising more, flossing your teeth or even doing your physio exercises, the best choice is not always the most comfortable. Once a habit has...
What Is Chronic Ankle Instability?
Chronic ankle instability, as the name implies, is a chronic condition of instability affecting the ankle and it’s surrounding structures. It usually develops after a severe ankle sprain. However, some people are born with less stable ankles; these individuals are...
Five Reasons To See A Physiotherapist After An Injury
There is no doubt that the human body can be very resilient. Short of regenerating new limbs, our bodies are capable of recovering from large amounts of damage, including broken bones. With this in mind, many people are happy to let nature take it’s course following...
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 2 Large Avocados 1/2 cup Cacao Powder 1/2 cup Coconut Milk 1/2 cup Honey 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp ground chilli 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Cardamom Fresh Blueberries Fresh Mint Peel and pit avocados and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add cacao powder, coconut...
Surprising Skills That Improve With Age
Many of us associate ageing with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as black and white as this. While certain skills and functions do tend to suffer as we age, surprisingly there are many abilities that actually improve as we grow...
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients 400g Spaghetti 4-6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (you can adjust the amount based on your heat preference) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper to...