Welcome to Total Physio Albany
Welcome to Total Physio Albany, our physiotherapy team is here to serve you with passion, unrivalled dedication & care. We focus on the areas of physiotherapy, headache therapy, massage, acupuncture, clinical pilates, orthotics, shockwave therapy, posture analysis, and corporate health. We also specialise in occupational rehabilitation including workplace assessments, suitable duties programs, return to work plans, and pre-employment assessments. Our success is measured with every individual, family and business that we serve. Watch our video to see why Total Physio Albany is better than the competition!
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Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains
A sprain is the damage or tearing of a ligament, which is the fibrous tissue…
Shoulder Impingement
Do you get pain in the shoulder or down your arm with overhead movement? Does…
Collateral Ligament Sprains
Many sports require quick stopping, starting and directional changes at various speeds. Jumping and landing…
Can you remember your physio exercises? …uhm something like this?
Well, we have all been there right? After a great visit to our friendly physio…
ACL Injuries
There are three “grades” of ACL injuries. Most ACL injuries occur along with damage to…
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot injury associated with activities that require jumping, running or…
Facet Joint Syndrome: The Economic Burden
One of the most common conditions we see here is back pain caused by facet…
Vertigo
The dizzy patient – Managing patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) “I’m so dizzy,…
Don’t let the cold whether freeze up your joints.
With the cooler went months approaching, we know that there are some people out there…
Muscle soreness after exercise – DOMS
We have all experienced that feeling of aching sore muscles after exercise whether it is…
What is Sciatica?
While sciatica is most commonly a result of a lumbar disc herniation directly pressing on…
Do You Have Patellofemoral Pain?
Pain at the front of the knee and under the kneecap is a frequent complaint…
Mechanisms of Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique that is fast gaining appreciation within the physiotherapy world, with…
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science which has its focus on the “match” between people and their…
Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common knee complaints of both the young…
Physio for Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is an overuse injury caused by a repetitive activity. Although common in racquet…
Physio for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a disorder of the musculoskeletal system that is typified by progressive weakening…
Physio for Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a condition of the brain and nervous system. It is caused by…
Headache
Headaches happen to everyone, and everyone hates them. They can be mild or severe, they…
Vertigo
Are you experiencing Vertigo? If you’ve experienced dizziness for no obvious reason, you may have…
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Physio
Does your jaw click? Does your jaw ever get stuck or locked? Do you have…
Reformer Pilates
What is a Reformer? Invented by the founder of Pilates, Joseph Pilates, the Reformer is…
Neck Pain
Neck Pain – Lifestyles are becoming more sedentary and people are often forced to commit to…
Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle and Foot Pain Our feet and ankles are pivotal in keeping the rest of…
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy provides fast pain relief and mobility restoration. Together with being a non-surgical therapy…
Lymphoedema Therapy
Lymphoedema is a chronic condition for which there is no cure. However, it can be…
What are Orthotics?
What are Orthotics? A custom orthotic is a device designed to align the foot and…
Dry Needling
Dry Needling involves inserting fine needles into specific points located throughout the body to help…
Massage vs Physiotherapy
Massage vs Physiotherapy Physiotherapy and massage therapy offer benefits to the mental and physical health…
NDIS – The National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS – The National Disability Insurance Scheme The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the…
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement If your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may…
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear A rotator cuff tear is a common injury, especially in sports like…
Golfers Elbow/Medial Epicondylitis
What is medial epicondylitis? Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) is a type of tendinitis that affects…
Sciatica
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain—and possibly tingling, numbness, or weakness—that originate…
Lumbar Disc Bulges
Lumbar Disc Bulges A bulging disc is a very common injury of the spine that…
Oschgood Schlatters
Oschgood Schlatters Osgood-Schlatter disease is a traction apophysitis at the level of the tibial tubercle…
Pre-pregnancy Pilates
Pre-pregnancy Pilates Could Pilates be the new pregnancy yoga? Until now, pregnancy yoga has always…
Importance of Shoulder Exercises
Importance of Shoulder Exercises Trying to turn those shoulders into boulders, but heavy weights are…
Should You Exercise Through Pain?
Should You Exercise Through Pain? Pain is complex, and deciding whether a pain is ‘bad’…
Shin Splints? They Can Be Fixed!
Shin Splints? They Can Be Fixed! Do you suffer pain in your shins when running…
Neck Pain? We Can Help!!
Neck Pain? We Can Help!! Dull pain in your neck and shoulders, feels good over…
Lower Back Pain – It Can Be Fixed!
Lower Back Pain – It Can Be Fixed! Got that new job you were looking…
Logging Your Jogging
Logging Your Jogging It’s no secret that many runners find themselves hampered by injury when…
Wouldn’t All Runners Get Osteo Arthritis?
Wouldn’t All Runners Get Osteo Arthritis? I often hear this phrase when I am treating…
Headaches and Toothache? May Not Be The Sugary Food To Blame
Headaches and Toothache? Waking up with persistent headaches? Tooth and jaw pain you just can’t…
Wrist/Hand Pain Explained
Wrist/Hand Pain Explained Do you find your hand and wrist sore at the end of…
The Blame Lies At Your Feet
The Blame Lies At Your Feet Running long distances, but your joints are giving out…
Elbow Pain? We Can Help!
Elbow Pain? We Can Help! Your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing, and hug, for…
Combating Muscle Tightness
Combating Muscle Tightness Can’t seem to get rid of quartz quads or concrete calves. You’ve…
Core Stability and Back Pain?
Core Stability and Back Pain? In rehabilitating the lower back from pain, it is very…
Anxiety and Acupuncture
Anxiety and Acupuncture Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stressful situations, however when it…
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is documented to be at least 5,000 years…
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy has been used in China for thousands of years, and…
Acupuncture for Weight Loss
Acupuncture for Weight Loss Weight loss is a concern for many people, and something…
Anxiety
Anxiety If you suffer from anxiety you’re probably very familiar with the symptoms: Muscle tension…
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation Acupuncture is an alternative approach to smoking cessation and has a growing body…
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries Sports Injuries encompasses a broad area of injuries which is usually related to…
Acupuncture for Pre-birth Тreatment and Inducing Labour
Acupuncture for Pre-birth Тreatment and Inducing Labour Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of…
Sinus Pain
Sinus Pain Do you suffer from these symptoms? itchy eyes & throat runny nose sneezing…
Migraines
Migraines Migraines are thought to have many causes, ranging from physiological causes to stress and…
Insomnia
Insomnia As an estimate, anywhere from 30-50% of the general population suffer from insomnia. It…
Acupuncture and Infertility
Acupuncture and Infertility Many things affect fertility including both psychological and physiological factors.…
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness Acupuncture for morning sickness can be an effective natural alternative treatment…
Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis
Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis Bedwetting occurs when a person involuntarily urinates when they are sleeping.…
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation Acupuncture is an alternative approach to smoking cessation and has…
Acupuncture for Relaxation
Acupuncture for Relaxation One of the most common “ailments” treated by acupuncturists is stress. Acupuncture…
5 Ways Acupuncture Boosts Athleticism
5 Ways Acupuncture Boosts Athleticism Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other forms of…
Editorial on Electro-Acupuncture
Editorial on Electro-Acupuncture Electroacupuncture is a fairly recent development within Traditional Chinese Medicine as…
Editorial on Menstrual Irregularities
Editorial on Menstrual Irregularities There are many health issues women of all ages…
Editorial on Skin Disorders
Editorial on Skin Disorders For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been…
What Does Acupuncture Feel Like? By Sara Calabro
What Does Acupuncture Feel Like? By Sara Calabro A common assumption about acupuncture…
Total Physio Albany’s Research Update | How to Avoid Hamstring Strains
Total Physio Albany’s Research Update | How to Avoid Hamstring Strains With the…
Core Stability Exercises for the Lower Back – Part 3 of 3
Core Stability Exercises for the Lower Back – Part 3 of 3 Last week,…
The Most Common Golf Injuries
The Most Common Golf Injuries Golf is an enjoyable sport. It doesn’t seem to be…
Hamstring Tendonitis: Devastating but Treatable
Hamstring Tendonitis: Devastating but Treatable Hamstring tendonitis is a tricky injury and demands caution…
What are Heel Spurs?
What are Heel Spurs? Heel spurs are small hook shaped, bony growths that originate…
What is Sciatica?
What is Sciatica? While sciatica is most commonly a result of a lumbar disc herniation…
Ankle Sprains – Are You at Risk?
Ankle Sprains – Are You at Risk? One of the most common injures we see…
Do you Suffer from Anterior Shin Pain?
Do you Suffer from Anterior Shin Pain? Shin pain is a common complaint…
Core Stability Exercises for the Lower Back – Part 1 of 3
Core Stability Exercises for the Lower Back – Part 1 of 3 Core stability…
Core Stability Exercises for the Lower Back – Part 2 of 3
Core Stability Exercises for the Lower Back – Part 2 of 3 Following on…
Total Physio Albany 5 Top Tips to Stay Pain Free This Year?
Total Physio Albany 5 Top Tips to Stay Pain Free This Year? With more…
ACL Injuries – Should You Have Surgery or Not?
ACL Injuries – Should You Have Surgery or Not? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
How to Avoid Achilles Tendonitis
How to Avoid Achilles Tendonitis Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common runner’s…
How to Overcome Shin Splints
How to Overcome Shin Splints Shin splints are caused by a cumulative stress on…
Lower Back Issues? It Could Be Your Posture!
Lower Back Issues? It Could Be Your Posture! Correct lower back or Lumbar spine…
Total Physio Albany Physio Injury Prevention Tip: Knee Pain – ‘Ask Shayne’
Total Physio Albany Physio Injury Prevention Tip: Knee Pain – ‘Ask Shayne’ For the…
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating…
