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Beachbox Physiotherapy would like to welcome Grace Corcoran!
Grace completed her Masters of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University and has a passion for a holistic approach to patient care. She loves helping people meet their goals, big or small, and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. In her spare time Grace...
Merry Christmas!
Beachbox Physiotherapy would like to wish all their clients a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. We will be closing from the 24th December 2018, and reopening on the 7th January 2019. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!
Upcoming Event with Teresa Stevenson
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is held in September and is dedicated to women across Australia. It is a time to give good health a priority and to put yourself first and get talking about women’s health.
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Tips For Optimal Stretching Results
How do you stretch properly? While there are many benefits to be gained from effective stretching, employing an improper technique can actually result in injury. Here are some tips and guidelines for you to follow when stretching: ·Warm up first with an activity such...
Focus on Metatarsalgia
What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a medical term used to describe pain that occurs in the ball of the foot. This occurs due to rubbing of the long bones of the foot, called metatarsals, causing inflammation. Build-up of inflammation in the ball of the foot...
Can You Train Your Balance?
Maintaining balance is a complex process that your body does automatically. The body uses various systems to maintain balance, and if one system fails, the others compensate to keep you stable. You may not notice a deterioration in your balance until you're in a...
Positional Vertigo
What is it? Vertigo, the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo. The process...
Creamy Lentil Coconut Curry
Ingredients 2 cups dry Red Lentils 2 Tins Whole or Diced Tomatoes 1 Tin Coconut Milk 2 Tbsp. Garam Masala 1 cup Vegetable Stock ½ tsp. Cinnamon 1 tsp. crushed Garlic ½ White Onion, Diced ½ tsp. paprika 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil 1 tsp. Salt Method Heat a medium-sized...
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...