Hydrotherapy and its Benefits
Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy performed in water. The buoyancy, resistance and temperature of water are ideal for therapy, allowing easier movement and less strain on the body. Hydrotherapy can be a great low-impact activity for those who live with pain, have weakness or low fitness, or cannot safely perform traditional resistance training […]
Who Can Benefit from Occupational Therapy?
27th October to 2nd November is 2025 OT Week , as celebrated by the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA). This year’s theme is “Occupational Therapy in Action”. Here at Patches, we love to celebrate our occupational therapists, who work within our multidisciplinary team to provide high quality therapy for our clients. What is occupational therapy? Occupational […]
Treating Osteoarthritis and Low Back Pain with Exercise Physiology
Exercise is not just for fitness. It is one of the most powerful ways to reduce pain and boost your body’s strength. Whether it’s chronic joint pain, low back issues, or osteoarthritis, research shows that regular, structured exercise can benefit by: Even short, consistent sessions like 30 minutes a few times a week can make […]
Living With Chronic Pain? How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond the expected healing time of an injury or illness, generally for more than 3 months. Chronic pain is a complex condition; it differs from acute pain, which develops quickly and typically doesn’t last long. Everyone experiences chronic pain differently. Common causes include injury, chronic health conditions and illnesses, […]