What is Hip Osteoarthritis and how does it occur?

Hip osteoarthritis (also called Degenerative arthritis of the Hip) is one of the most common types of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs as the cartilage of the joing, a soft tissue that provides cushioning and a smooth surface for joint movement, begins to degrade due to wear and tear caused by mechanical stress. As the cartilage breaks down and is worn away, the joing begins to function abnormally and small bony depositscan form around the joint. As this process progresses, movement of the joint begins to be painful and can eventually lead to significant disability. Read more

Are growing pains a real thing?

The short answer is that yes, growing pains are real and usually harmless part of childhooe. Though poorly understood, they are recognised as a common phenomenon occurring most often between the ages of 3 and 12. The pain is comonoly felt in tboth legs, particularly at night with no clear cause of pain. As yet no one is able to explain why they happen but growing pains are thought to be a normal response of a growing body as it adapts to new heights, sizes, strengths and skills. Read more

Maia Curtis Gee

Maia is a talented young dancer, aged 8 years old, who shows great promise across the several dance genres she currently studies. She has won numerous trophies & awards at eisteddfods throughout CQ in the past few years, including the Sportsmanship award at the 2013 Emerald Eisteddfod, our Academy’s Passion for Dance award in late 2013, Benjamin Cup aggregate points award 2014 May eisteddfod, Tap Championship winner 2014 Dance Fest, Jazz Championship runner-up 2014 Dance Fest, as well as numerous places in her individual sections at each competition she has attended. Read more

CQ Physio are proud to introduce our new Senior Sports Physiotherapist George Labor (pictured with Usain Bolt!). George has a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and Exercise Rehabilitation as well as a Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine. Read more

Between adjacent vertebrae sit flexible discs that provide movement and shock absorption in the spine. In the thoracic region these are completely fibrous while the discs in the lower back and neck are filled with a jelly like substance and surrounded by protective, fibrous rings. The discs of the lower back are the largest as they need to transmit higher loads through the spine. Read more

Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide. For stroke survivors, the long-term effects can be devastating for both them and their family. Disturbingly, over the past few years, the rate of stroke among young adults and children has grown rapidly. One of the biggest concerns is that most people having a stroke don’t recognise the symptoms and miss out on medical treatment when it can be most effective. Read more

This week in Australia is National Stroke Week. In the Capricornia region in 2014 alone there were 214 new sufferers of stroke and 2658 living with stroke. (http://strokefoundation.com.au/maps/no-postcode-untouched/capricornia) Read more

What are Shin Splints?

Also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), this common injury usually affects runners, dancers and people who engage in sports that involve jumping and running. While shin splints can seem harmless, if left untreated they can really impact your ability to keep up training and even interfere with your daily routine. The good news is that you can prevent and treat shin splints quite easily. Read more

We believe that it should be a prerequisite to move well before moving often and challenging your body with training.

The FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, the FMS readily identifies functional limitations and asymmetries. These are issues that can reduce the effects of traditional training and physical conditioning and distort body awareness.

Max and Greg are the only accredited providers of the FMS in Central Queensland.

Arrange for a screen with Max or Greg today by calling 49222722 Read more