Welcome to Active Physio Health
Welcome to Active Physio Health, the most reputable physiotherapy practice in Gladstone, Biloela, Agnes Water and surrounding regions. Our physiotherapy team is here to serve you with passion, unrivalled dedication & care. We focus on the areas of physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture, clinical pilates, orthotics, lymphodema therapy, shockwave therapy, posture analysis, and corporate health. We also offer workplace visits and online Skype sessions for those of you that cannot make it into the office. Our success is measured with every individual, family and business that we serve. Click here to view a video from Shayne Podbury, the director of Active Physio Health, and find out what makes Active Physio Health stand out from the competition.
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Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common knee complaints of both the young…
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science which has its focus on the “match” between people and their…
Benefits of Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique that is fast gaining appreciation within the physiotherapy world, with…
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
Lifestyles are becoming more sedentary and people are often forced to commit to long commutes…
Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle and Foot Pain – our feet and ankles are pivotal in keeping the rest…
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…
Orthotics
Orthotics are supportive devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are…
Dry Needling
What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling involves inserting fine needles into specific points located…
Massage vs Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy and massage therapy offer benefits to the mental and physical health of patients. Both…
NDIS – The National Disability Insurance Scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing individualised support for…
Total Knee Replacement
If your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may be hard for…
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear A rotator cuff tear is a common injury, especially in sports…
Golfers Elbow/Medial Epicondylitis
What is Medial Epicondylitis? Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) is a type of tendinitis that…
Sciatica
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain—and possibly tingling, numbness, or weakness—that originate…
Lumbar Disc Bulges
A bulging disc is a very common injury of the spine that can occur anywhere…
Facet Pain
Facet Pain Facet joint pain is also commonly referred to as facet joint syndrome,…
Oschgood Schlatters
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a traction apophysitis at the level of the tibial tubercle due to…
Pre-pregnancy Pilates
Could Pilates be the new pregnancy yoga? Until now, pregnancy yoga has always been the…
Importance of Shoulder Exercises
Importance of Shoulder Exercises Trying to turn those shoulders into boulders, but heavy weights…
Should You Exercise Through Pain?
Should You Exercise Through Pain? Pain is complex, and deciding whether a pain is…
Shin Splints? They Can Be ixed!
Do you suffer pain in your shins when running or playing sports, even…
Neck Pain? We can help!!
Dull pain in your neck and shoulders, feels good over the weekend but made worse…
Lower Back Pain – it can be fixed!
Got that new job you were looking for but the heavy lifting is taking its…
Benefits of Running and Jogging
Benefits of Running and Jogging Jogging or running is a popular form of physical…
Headache and Toothache Problem
Headache and Toothache Problem Waking up with persistent headaches? Tooth and jaw pain you…
Wrist or Hand Pain Explained
Wrist or Hand Pain Explained Hand pain can happen for many reasons, from accidents to…
The Blame Lies At Your Feet
The Blame Lies At Your Feet Running long distances, but your joints are giving…
Elbow Pain?
Elbow Pain? Your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing, and hug, for starters. You can…
Muscle Tightness
Can’t seem to get rid of quartz quads or concrete calves. You’ve tried foam rolling…
Core Stability and Back Pain?
In rehabilitating the lower back from pain, it is very important to restore full range…
Anxiety and How Acupuncture Helps?
Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stressful situations, however when it becomes an excessive,…
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is documented to be at least 5,000 years old and is…
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy has been used in China for thousands of years, and is an aspect…
How Acupuncture Can Help For Weight Loss
Weight loss is a concern for many people, and something that can be difficult to…
Suffering from Anxiety?
If you suffer from anxiety you’re probably very familiar with the symptoms Muscle tension Sleep…
Smoking Cessation
Acupuncture is an alternative approach to smoking cessation and has a growing body of research…
Sports Injuries
How Does Acupuncture Work in Sports Injuries? Sports Injuries encompasses a broad area of…
Pre-birth Treatment and Inducing Labour
Pre-birth Treatment and Inducing Labour Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of both…
Migraines
Migraines are thought to have many causes, ranging from physiological causes to stress and anxiety.…
Insomnia
As an estimate, anywhere from 30-50% of the general population suffer from insomnia. It…
Acupuncture – Acupuncture and Infertility
Acupuncture – Acupuncture and Infertility Many things affect fertility including both psychological and physiological…
Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight naturally and without drugs, why not try Acupuncture for…
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness Acupuncture for morning sickness can be an effective natural alternative…
Chronic Health Problem – Asthma
Chronic Health Problem – Asthma Asthma can cause episodes of wheezing, breathlessness and chest…
Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis
Bedwetting occurs when a person involuntarily urinates when they are sleeping. Primary Enuresis is…
Smoking Cessation
Acupuncture is an alternative approach to smoking cessation and has a growing body of research…
Relaxation
One of the most common “ailments” treated by acupuncturists is stress. Acupuncture has been shown…
5 Ways Acupuncture Boosts Athleticism
5 Ways Acupuncture Boosts Athleticism Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other forms…
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture – is an acupuncture technique that, comparatively speaking, has only recently come into use. …
Editorial on Menstrual Irregularities
Menstrual Irregularities Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of…
Editorial on Skin Disorders
Skin Disorders Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary…
What Does Acupuncture Feel Like? By Sara Calabro
A common assumption about acupuncture is that it hurts. You are, after all, getting stuck…
Active Physio Health’s Research Update | How to Avoid Hamstring Strains
With the football and netball seasons in full swing it is rare to open the…
Core Stability Exercises for the lower back – Part 3 of 3
Last week, the exercises shown were on floor, or static exercises to improve core strength.…
The Most Common Golf Injuries
Golf is an enjoyable sport. It doesn’t seem to be too rigorous on the body,…
Hamstring tendonitis: Devastating but treatable
Hamstring tendonitis is a tricky injury and demands caution when treating it. Most people throughout…
What are Heel Spurs?
Heel spurs are small hook shaped, bony growths that originate underneath the heel bone “Calcaneus”. It…
What is Sciatica?
While sciatica is most commonly a result of a lumbar disc herniation directly pressing on…
Ankle Sprains – Are You at Risk?
One of the most common injures we see at Active Physio Health is the common…
Do you suffer from anterior shin pain?
Shin pain is a common complaint among athletes, particular in distance runners. The term ‘shin…
Core Stability Exercises for the lower back – Part 1 of 3
Core stability exercises are typically prescribed to patients of mine that suffer from a variety…
Core Stability Exercises for the lower back – Part 2 of 3
Following on from last week’s article on core stability, the following exercises are a good…
Active Physio Health 5 Top Tips to Stay Pain Free this year?
With more people increasing their exercise levels – the power of how we look in…
ACL injuries – should you have surgery or not?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the…
How to Avoid Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common runner’s injuries, and can be quite painful…
How to overcome Shin Splints
Shin splints are caused by a cumulative stress on the lower leg, with jarring of…
Lower back issues? It could be your posture !!
Correct lower back or Lumbar spine posture is just one component of proper full body…
Active Physio Health Physio Injury Prevention Tip: Knee Pain – ‘Ask Shayne’
For the past few years Active Physio Health Director, Shayne Podbury has been answering member’s…
What is Pain?
We believe all pain experiences in life are normal and are a good, although it…
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom…
Plyometrics
What is Plyometrics? The goal of using plyometric training is to attain maximal muscular power…
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Shayne Podbury
Physiotherapist
Phil Smith
Physiotherapist
Aidan Hanna
Physiotherapist
St John Taft
Physiotherapist
Andre Dippenaar
Physiotherapist
Brandon McKinnon
Physiotherapist
Jonty Brooks
Physiotherapist
Tammy Seawright
Remedial Massage Therapist
Ashlea Bailey
Remedial Massage Therapist
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