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The Eureka Pilates difference - have you noticed?
In the 6 years that we’ve been offering Pilates classes, the awareness and popularity of this great form of exercise has boomed. Across our Ballarat and Buninyong Studios we have a variety of instructors, all with their own style, experience, training and personality. No matter which class you choose, we continue to be passionate about small classes, safety, injury prevention and appropriate modifications for your body.
As a local independent business, our instructors are free to plan their own classes and choose their own music. We encourage you to try a few different instructors and figure out which class is your favourite, or mix and match!
Why do we have osteos and physios working together? Why you might choose to see one rather than the other?
Osteopaths and physiotherapists often work together in Australian private practice because their skills and approaches complement each other, allowing for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care. Multidisciplinary care is the gold standard for many conditions and we wholeheartedly believe that it leads to better outcomes for patients. In our clinic we not only combine osteopathy and physiotherapy but also Remedial Massage, Pilates and Exercise Physiology. We have hand picked a team of clinicians that share our values and approach to healthcare, no matter their qualification.
Reducing the risk of Bone Stress Injuries in runners
Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are common among endurance runners and can often occur in the lead up to a running event, which can cause a significant pain and disrupt training, depending on the severity of bone stress.
There are ways to encourage strong bone tissue and promote longevity in running. In this article we provide tips to minimise your risk of BSI
Racing to the toilet isn’t normal: do you have an Overactive Bladder?
Why do i leak when i run/jump/cough/sneeze? Stress Urinary Incontinence explained
Why do i leak when i run/jump/cough/sneeze? Stress Urinary Incontinence explained. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition that affects many individuals, particularly women, resulting in involuntary leakage of urine during moments of physical exertion, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. Although it can significantly impact quality of life, there are effective management strategies available.
RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport - What is it and what to do about it.
What is RED-S and what can you do to prevent it? In the world of sports, athletes constantly push their bodies to the limit, striving for peak performance. However, there’s a fine line between optimal training and overtraining, and crossing that line can have serious health consequences.
Dry needling - what is it and how can it help?
What is dry needling and how can it help? We answer all your questions about dry needling as a therapeutic technique to help with hip pain, low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and lower limb pain.
Call the POLICE! The latest guidance on what to do after an acute injury
Over the years the guidance on how to treat acute injuries has gone through various phases despite a lack of high quality evidence. From RICE to RICER to PRICE and more recently, POLICE: (Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Read on for our advice on what to do for acute strains and sprains.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) - what you need to know without freaking out
If you’ve ever googled the term “prolapse”, then you’ll know that it can be a deep, dark spiral - generally at 3am when you’re not thinking clearly. The stress, anxiety and shame around this diagnosis is generally unhelpful for anyone’s mental health or recovery. Read on to learn the basics about POP and, rather than googling, please book in with one of our pelvic health osteopaths or physiotherapists to make an individualised plan to address your concerns.
You are NOT your scan
“This scan shows you have a small disc bulge in your lumbar spine. Disc bulges generally do not cause ongoing pain and in fact many people have them who don’t have any symptoms at all. I can see on your scan that no nerves are compressed and there is plenty of space for them in the spinal canal and where they exit the spine. Right now your symptoms indicate that there is some inflammation in the lumbar spine. That will settle down and the pain associated with that will stop.”
"I've slipped a disc in my lower back. Can you help me?"
“Slipped disc” is still a commonly used phrase to describe a problem of acute pain, generally in the lower back. It does invoke a disturbing mental image of what might be wrong with your back doesn’t it? One thing I can guarantee is that you cannot “slip” a disc - it simply can’t happen.
Dizziness Explained - When is it Vertigo?
Dizziness is a term that can be used to describe a range of feelings including feeling faint, giddy, unsteady, off-balance or light-headed. Vertigo is specific type of dizziness that feels as though you or the room around you are spinning. Our clinicians are well placed to help you with specific types of vertigo and dizziness. Read on to learn how
Pilates for Runners
Across Australia running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity with people of all ages, fitness levels and demographics lacing up their shoes and participating at some stage in their life. And whether you’re new to running, a weekend warrior or seasoned veteran, strength training should be a part of your weekly exercise schedule to keep you on the pavement and injury free.
Current Concussion Guidelines PLUS how and when to return to sport after concussion
While many athletes appear to recover quickly from a concussion, there is growing body of evidence and awareness of the long-term impacts of concussion. It can be a really stressful time for parents, athletes and coaches to decide how and when a player returns to sport. Our message is: have a thorough assessment with a concussion trained health professional in order to understand your symptoms and be able to clearly measure your progress.
Scoliosis in children and teens - what to look for
Understanding what a scoliosis looks like and how to pick one in your kids is important knowledge for all parents. The earlier a curve is identified and diagnosed, generally the more treatment options available to us. In particular, diagnosing a curve prior to skeletal maturity is key.
Growing Pains in Kids - what are they & when to be concerned
Growing pains in kids can be difficult to diagnose and stressful for parents. When should you worry and what could the cause be? Our osteos and physios are experienced at differentiating between the different causes of pain in kids and teens. Read our diagnostic criteria for growing pains and ideas on how to help your child.
Endometriosis and the role of osteopathy in managing pelvic pain
Our pelvic health trained clinicians can help with symptoms of endometriosis such as pelvic pain, pain with urination and bowel movements as well as painful sex. Endometriosis is a complex condition that requires a team approach as well as an understanding of chronic pain. Here at EH we are all passionate about addressing chronic pain and giving you the right tools to recover.
Everything you need to know to tame your pain - part three
What is the latest evidence on the neuroscience behind pain? How does that help to resolve your pain? In part three we explore more of the science behind chronic pain in order to help you to a full recovery from pain. Hint: it’s not caused by bad posture!
Everything you need to know about how to tame your pain - part two
How does chronic pain work and how do we fix it? Osteopath Della explains what happens to the brain when you’re in pain for a long time. At Eureka Health we’re passionate about helping with chronic pain - learn about what you can do and how we can help
Everything you need to know about how to tame your pain - part one
Wondering how to fix your pain? We all experience pain at some points in our lives. Why does some pain go away and other pain hang around for ages? Chronic pain can really wear you down. Learn about pain science from our osteo Della.