Are you a motivated physiotherapist seeking an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing and highly regarded world class Physio (Sports & Musculo), Pilates, Exercise Physiology & Remedial Therapy team? Are you passionate about Physiotherapy and enhancing clients’ health? iPhysioPerth is looking for an eager and motivated Physio who has passion, commitment and enthusiasm for [...]

Equestrian understand the importance of rider fitness, postural alignment and body mechanics. Those truly in the know recognise that the sport represents a communication between two athletes: the horse and the rider.  The Perth Pilates method of exercise provides a highly effective system for enhancing horseback riding skills. The Principles The fundamental elements of the [...]

Some dancers are trained from childhood. Others discover an affinity, and possibly a hidden talent for dance as teenagers or young adults. Whilst many dancers seek out Pilates classes after they have been injured, there’s definitely something to be said for preparing the aspiring dancer’s body with Pilates, before she commits to full time dance [...]

Despite its overwhelming popularity with women, the Pilates method of exercise was developed by a man. Athletes who avoid Clinical Pilates sessions because “it’s for girls,” are doing themselves and their teammates a disservice. Fortunately, many male athletes are finally seeing the light. In the world of basketball, players such as Lebron James, Jason Kidd, [...]

In honor of International Nurses Week, we thought it would be nice to dedicate some of our blog posts to the women and men in white.  This important week begins each year on May 6 and continues through May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale,  the world’s most famous nurse. If you want to show [...]

Do you cycle in Perth? Ever had foot pains or aches when you ride? When cycling, high forces occur between the foot and the pedal and these forces are highly repetitive. These high repetitive forces result in extreme pressures beneath the foot and may cause foot pain and numbness. A recent study from the Journal [...]

Everyone knows that athletic participation and exercise are essential to a balanced, healthy lifestyle. People who play sports and workout on a regular basis are healthier, get better grades at school, are more efficient in the workplace, and are less susceptible to bouts of depression, drug and alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking than sedentary individuals. [...]

In the past few decades, women have proven that they can excel in sports, and perform kick-butt workouts at the gym. Despite this newly-discovered equality, women are not simply mini versions of men. Certain issues, such as pregnancy, osteoporosis and muscle imbalances are specific to the female athlete or fitness enthusiast. Female-specific personal training can [...]

Dating back to the ancient Greeks and popular with former Eastern Bloc Olympic athletes, the medicine ball has been around for a very long time. During the 1990s, medicine ball training bounced into the mainstream fitness centres. Despite modern, high-tech fitness equipment, many athletic coaches would never leave home without their medicine balls. Here’s why. [...]

Lisfranc injury refers to damage to one of the small joints in the mid-foot. The injury occurs when there is fracture or dislocation between the mid-foot and forefoot joints. The foot comprises of three major parts: the forefoot containing the toes, the mid-foot made up of the small bones named navicular, cuneiform and cuboid and [...]