Everyone’s breasts look and feel different. It is important for you to get to know yours and perform regular breast examinations. Breasts that are different shapes, you may have lumpy breasts, one breast may be larger than the other, or one or both nipples may be pulled in (inverted). It is important to become familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts. And it is important to check your breasts for any changes. Get used to looking at and feeling your breasts regul

Better Health Physio is open. However, as usual, we remain vigilant to prevent any spread of COVID-19.⠀⠀ COVID-19 Policy All clinical and non clinical staff have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All staff are having regular Covid-19 surveillance testing. All staff wear masks and follow all the NSW Health guidelines regarding best practice.⠀⠀⠀ As a reminder:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - all patients to use Service NSW check in. - please wash hands with supplied hand sanitiser upon entering

In NSW there are · approximately 27,000 hospitalisations each year due to falls · more than 400 deaths each year due to falls · more than one in three people aged 65 or over fall at least once a year (and many fall more often) Tips to prevent falls: Improve your balance and strength - you can do this by attending an exercise class or doing exercises at home. Don’t rush. Pay attention to what you are doing. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medication to c

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November is National Bladder Health month. Here are some top tips for women to keep their bladder healthy! 1) Don't go to the toilet if you don't need to go. Many girls and young women are taught to empty their bladders before they leave the house. Instead, listen to your body and pay attention to your natural urges. Your bladder works best when it can tell you when it needs to be emptied, rather than the other way around! 2) Please don’t hover and sit down on the loo. Your

TENS: a safe, drug-free alternative to help pain during labour As well as pain medication, there are alternative or additional pain relief options for women to use during labour. These include gentle movement, massage, warm shower or baths and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). TENS has been used in the management of chronic and acute pain for many years. For over 20 years TENS has also been used by women during labour to help with reducing the intensity of p

It certainly is a strange time. Working from home? Exercising less or not at all? Spending more time watching Netflix or Stan? Back and neck pain are on the rise as we stuck in poor postures for longer and moving less. Physiotherapy can help by providing: soft tissue releases joint mobilisations ergonomic advice prescription of specific home exercises If you are having any issues, please give us a call, we would love to help! #neckpain #backpain #physio #innerwest #annandale