Does Foot Drop Go Away?Blog / Optimise Health Does Foot Drop Go Away? If pointing your toes upwards and moving your foot up on the ankle has become difficult for you, you could be suffering from foot drop. Whether the problem has developed suddenly, like following an accident, or has been worsening over time, being unable to lift your foot means you may […] Does Foot Drop Go Away? Read More »
Why Your Squats Are Painful – Even When You’re Doing Them Just As You’ve Been ToldBlog / Optimise Health Why Your Squats Are Painful – Even When You’re Doing Them Just As You’ve Been Told You know what we’re talking about. Knowing that squats are a great full-body workout, you assume the position that your friends or personal trainer from a while back showed you: ‘It’s just like sitting down on an invisible chair, Why Your Squats Are Painful – Even When You’re Doing Them Just As You’ve Been Told Read More »
Diabetes & Feet: Why Keeping on Top of Your Foot Health is Important.Videos / Optimise Health Diabetes & Feet: Why Keeping on Top of Your Foot Health is Important. How much can your feet tell you about your health? A lot, actually and even more if you have diabetes. With 280 Australians developing diabetes every day (one person every five minutes) — the condition has become a 21st century epidemic. When Diabetes & Feet: Why Keeping on Top of Your Foot Health is Important. Read More »
Foot Health CheckVideos / Optimise Health Foot Health Check Can a single check-up really change your life? Take it from Martin — who once upon a time walked into a clinic with pain and somehow came out of it with a newfound passion. It all began with a knee injury. Despite seeing other health care professionals, the pain around Martin’s knee Foot Health Check Read More »
Planning for Activities Later in Life with Optimise Health!Videos / Optimise Health Planning for Activities Later in Life with Optimise Health! Here at OH!, we recognise our elderly patients’ fears of injury. It’s natural to be concerned about losing your balance, your reduced strength, and the possibility of falling, but these fears shouldn’t prevent you from living your best life. We have a team of highly qualified Planning for Activities Later in Life with Optimise Health! Read More »
Get To Know Optimise Health’s Culture and Team!Videos / Optimise Health Get To Know Optimise Health’s Culture and Team! Here at OH!, we make sure that every team member gets full support from each other. Our leaders, Troy and Teegan, have shown generosity and great mentorship to everyone, which has allowed us to build a positive culture around the workplace. It’s like a second family! We’re Get To Know Optimise Health’s Culture and Team! Read More »
Recover from pain and injury faster with shockwave treatment – now available!Blog / Optimise Health How Our Shockwave Treatment Can Recover from Pain & Injury Faster You will likely already know that we’re all about providing world-class podiatric care through our innovative and dynamic treatments and health professionals. What you may not know is that as of this year, we have officially added SHOCKWAVE treatment to our list of services Recover from pain and injury faster with shockwave treatment – now available! Read More »
Swim Toowoomba Swim by Optimise HealthVideos / Optimise Health Swim Toowoomba Swim by Optimise Health Hi guys. I’m Lauren and I’m the new physio at Optimise Health. I am also a qualified swim coach and Optimise Health are going to be starting some swimming sessions run by me, which is super exciting. So, if you’re keen to get better at your swimming, we’re going Swim Toowoomba Swim by Optimise Health Read More »
Stephanie’s Knee Pain During Running: Iliotibial Band SyndromeBlog / Optimise Health Stephanie’s Knee Pain During Running: Iliotibial Band Syndrome We first met 36-year-old Stephanie when she had just finally returned to running again after recovering from plantar fasciitis. She came in as she was experiencing: ✔ Pain on the outside of her right knee, that can be quite sharp at times✔ Tightness and a pulling sensation Stephanie’s Knee Pain During Running: Iliotibial Band Syndrome Read More »
Why Does My Son’s Ingrown Toenail Keep Coming Back?Blog / Optimise Health Why Does My Son’s Ingrown Toenail Keep Coming Back? Recently, we had a mum bring her 14-year-old son in for the third time for the same problem: an ingrown toenail on the inside of his right big toe. So, you can guess what her biggest questions and frustrations were: Unfortunately, what mum didn’t realise was Why Does My Son’s Ingrown Toenail Keep Coming Back? Read More »