In part 1 of this blog, we discussed the generalities associated with bilateral vs unilateral training. In part two, we discuss the findings of a scientific systematic review and metaanalysis (essentially getting all the papers published in the area and collating the...
Praxis What You Preach Blogs
Fact or Fiction – Strength Training
I’ve been doing my exercises for two weeks religiously and I’m no stronger! This will never work! ANSWER: Fiction How long does it take to have strength gains? The answer is actually in two parts. Increasing muscle size (hypertrophy) takes a minimum of 6 weeks, and...
FACT OR FICTION: Meniscus Tears and knee surgery
All meniscal tears need surgery 🤔🔪🔪🔪🔪 ???ANSWER: FICTION In a recent meta-analysis (multiple studies combined), Kise and colleagues concluded that a small but inconsequential benefit is seen from treatment interventions that involve arthroscopy. However, this small...
Congratulations Nancy!
GRADUATION A massive congratulations to our resident remedial massage guru Nancy! She recently "doffed the cap" during her graduation ceremony. Nancy successfully completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) at the Endeavour College of Natural Health....
Praxis in the Alice
ALICE SPRINGS Cam and Steve finish their week at the National Indigenous Cricket Carnival (NICC) as the central Physiotherapists representing Cricket Australia and Praxis. The NICC has been created to further advance and develop Indigenous cricket. The competition...
Private Health and Pilates – Changes for April 1st 2019
SUMMARY: Private Health Rebates don't apply for Pilates after the 1st of April After April 1, Members can still claim private health for Pilates when classes are lead by a physio The term "Clinical Pilates" will be replaced with "Physiotherapy Exercise Sessions" To...
Praxis Represents
We pride ourselves on using our skills to help athletes, weekend warriors and every day recreational exercises perform at their best. We also revel in the opportunity to tour and represent Praxis at national and international events. In the first time in our short...
A Winning Australian Cricket Side
Apologies for the obviously topical and sensationalist headline, but it is worth mentioning that our principal physio Stephen, is abroad at the moment looking after the Aussie U19 Cricket side in Colombo. The side which was name in mid December, arrived in Colombo on...
Why lifting is your missing endurance link: A guide for long distance runners (Part 1)
You have the shoes, the GPS watch, training schedule and alarm set for 5am. You are dedicated and that race is right around the corner. Whether it is your first 5km or your 50th marathon, the thrill of crossing the finish line drives us all. Whilst you may know your...
Graduation Day!
A massive congratulations to our resident netball, pilates and now graduated dietician guru Naomi! Naomi has recently added to her Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science with a Masters of Dietetics from the University of Queensland. We are all proud as punch!...
Congratulations 30 Day Challengers
Final measures have been taken. Numbers crunched and the results are in... But first, a massive congratulations to all our 30 Day Challengers who recently completed a gruelling but rewarding 30 days of Reformer Pilates. Participants completed a suite of baseline...
Happy Birthday to Praxis!
This July marks the second birthday for Praxis Physiotherapy, Pilates & Massage. We are all so very thankful for all our support from our staff, patients, referrers and sporting organisations. Our Principal physio's Cameron and Stephen remain busy as ever. Stephen...
Private Health Preferred Provider Schemes
PRIVATE HEALTH Firstly it is important to point out that when seeing a practitioner at Praxis Physiotherapy, you will be able to use your private health insurance (PHI) towards the fee if you have appropriate cover (usually called ‘Extras’). It must be said that we...
Pilates Launch Day! Northside Clinic
OPENING DAY || Exciting times at Praxis! We are stoked to be launching our reformer pilates classes @clubcoops on Saturday March 17. We have FREE 30min classes starting at 8am with Emma and Tara! Opening day specials available! Email admin@praxisphysio.com.au or call...
Bris Nth Cougars – Setting up for a big 2018 Netball Season with Praxis!!
About half way through the pre-season, Zac has been preparing the girls with a rigorous Strength & Conditioning Program. Prevent Prepare Perform.....I think so - Keep it up girls! #praxisphysio #brisbanenetball #northbrisbanecougars #qnsl #strengthandconditioning
Praxis What You Preach – We are Blogging!
Hi Praxis Preachers! As many of you are aware - we are unreservedly physio geeks! We love keeping up to date on all the new developments in rehabilitation, sporting injuries, clinical research, manual therapy techniques as well as reformer pilates and massage. Our...













