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How many of you have a new years resolution to get fit? Or lose the extra kilos you gained over Christmas? Just like last year? How are you going to make this new years resolution work compared to last time around? You need to have a plan and a clear goal. The plan needs to have something different that is going to work for you. If you don’t have a plan, how are you going to achieve your goal? Read more

With Christmas fast approaching, the holiday season is now in full swing.  With that comes trips away.  To avoid hurting yourself while you're away on your summer travels, here are some simple tips: Read more

Several GCP staff enjoyed a great day out at the Bordertown Races on the weekend so I thought it would be pertinent to discuss a little known form of physiotherapy - equine physiotherapy. Read more

I've just got back from a week in Melbourne with the SA 2nd XI cricket team, who were competing in the Twenty20 Baby Bash competition.  South Australia won the tournament - check out this link for details http://www.cricket.com.au/news-display/FLT20-SA-take-title/26232. Read more

Low back pain is currently a major health issue, and it has been estimated that 60-80% of people will experience an episode of low back pain during their lives. Due to the associated socioeconomic implications, it is important to quickly address low back pain and avoid chronic pain. Physiotherapists have the training to correctly assess your problem and provide effective management.  Read more

 What is the Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) ? Read more

Nobody wants to be in pain…Its not the most pleasant experience in the world hence the reason none of us are very happy when we have a nasty injury or just some general aches and pains!! Fear not though as we have at our disposal a number of strategies and products designed to alleviate this unnecessary evil that just drags us all down!! Read more

This is part two in our two part series on osteoporosis.  Here, Anna discusses what can be done to prevent and treat osteoporosis.  Enjoy! Read more

This is part one in a two part series on osteoporosis.  Osteoporosis Day is 20th October.  It is a disease which can affect all of us so take the time to read up about it now. Read more

October is Bones and Joints month at Good Country Physiotherapy in Keith and Bordertown.  This month, physiotherapist Grace Gibbs provides some insights into arthritis and how physiotherapists can help with this very common condition.   Read more