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Andreas Zacharakis – Primal Physiotherapist – About Us
Hi, Im Andreas Zacharakis! I’m a physiotherapist at Primal physiotherapy and a type 1 diabetic. I’m sure this bio will help you learn a few things about diabetes and why I became a physiotherapist....
Jen Spero – Primal Physiotherapist – About Us
Hi I'm Jen Spero! I first came to Australia for an exchange program at University. I thought I would only be here for a semester, but now it's been almost 7 years! I grew up in Vermont, a small...
Brian Lee – Primal Physiotherapist – About Us
Hi, I am Brian Lee! You can call me the Jump Physio! Physiotherapist - Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Reason I Became A Physiotherapist Everything started when I got my injuries growing up in...
Will Arnel – Primal Physiotherapist – About Us
Hi I’m Will Arnel! Whether it’s a ball, bat, racquet or finish line, chances are I play it! About myself Growing up in the country, in the small town of Numurkah (about a 3-hour drive to Melbourne...
TRAN NGUYEN – PRIMAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST – ABOUT US
Hi, I am Tran Nguyen! I am an American living in Melbourne, Victoria and completely enjoying it! I moved to Melbourne for a change in lifestyle and to complete my Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at...
3 Easy Glute Exercises To Grow Your Glutes ( Video Included )
Let's grow your glutes at home with these 3 easy exercises! Before exercising and training legs, it is very important to learn how to warm them up properly! We have so many small muscles in our legs...
3 Best Neck Stretches for Neck Pain ( Video Included )
Neck pain is such a common presentation in our industry. Neck pain can come from a variety of causes including sustained postures, weak muscles, disc bulges, irritation, and even muscle tightness....
Maddy Keryk – Primal Physiotherapist – About Us
Hi I'm Maddy Keryk! I play football for Geelong in the AFLW, as well as working as a physiotherapist at Primal Physiotherapy. I first got into footy by following my 3 older brothers down to Auskick...
5 Tips For Your Upcoming Long Run – Preventing Injuries
At Primal, we have been noticing an increase in running-related injuries for people who have either taken up running or those looking to prepare for an upcoming event. Below are some handy tips that...
Pelvic Floor Health – Physiotherapy & Mens Health
Pelvic floor health is often considered as a women’s health issue; however, men do suffer from pelvic floor weaknesses and pain. It is considered a stigma when men have complaints of stress...
FIX LOWER BACK PAIN TODAY! 3 easy stretches to help you reduce pain
Lower back pain is one of the MOST common issues we see as physios and occurs in people of all ages and activity levels. Lower back pain, although may seem isolated, can come from a variety of...
Patella Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) – How Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is Patella tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee) Also known as jumper’s knee, patella tendinopathy comes in the form of pain on the front of the knee. This is a jumper’s worst enemy! I have experienced...
Stroke Symptoms And How Can Physiotherapy Help With Recovery
What is a stroke? A stroke is an injury to the brain which occurs when part of the brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen, causing damage and then death to that part of the brain if oxygen supply isn’t...
Tinnitus – Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound without a creation of sound. In other words, when you hear a sound even though there is no stimulus causing that sound. However, we should state...
Osteoarthritis – What is it? Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition, whereby the joint in the body’s articular surface gradually breaks down as a result of age-related changes to the body, or...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – What is it? Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrist where one of your wrist nerves is compressed. The carpal tunnel is a thick band of tissue that protects...
Degenerative Disc Disease – What is it? Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is degenerative disc disease? First off, let’s discuss discs. Intervertebral discs are shock-absorbing cushions located between each vertebrae in the spine. As we age, the discs dry out and...
Shoulder Bursitis – How long does it take to recover?
What is Bursitis of the shoulder? Bursitis of the shoulder is a common condition in which the bursa sitting in the shoulder becomes inflamed and later can cause pain. A bursa is a fluid-filled sack...
Bulging Disc – Why area does it affect? Should i consider surgery?
What is a bulging disc? When people hear the words “bulging disc”, they think of it as a death sentence. But what is it really and is it as bad as people think it is? Herniated discs, or bulging...
Plantar Fasciitis – What have i done to my foot? why is it in Pain?
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of plantar heel pain. It is a condition characterised by microtears and inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the...