Cindy Octhaliany

Physiotherapist

Cindy is a physiotherapist who has experience working with both adults and children. She has extensive knowledge in human anatomy and biomechanics across the lifespan. Cindy has a keen interest working in the disability space to help both adults and children achieve goals that are meaningful in their lives. In the paediatric space, she loves working closely with families to help their child can develop gross motor skills to play, participate in school and their community. In her spare time, Cindy loves hiking, painting and socialising with her friends.

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What is Policeman’s Heel?

Plantar Fasciitis (also known as Policeman’s heel) is the condition where inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes occurs.

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What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain that is widespread throughout the body. It is caused by abnormal changes in your brain, not something physically injured at the painful sites.

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Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome

Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome is a condition where structures in the ankle joint may be crowding upon each other, meaning they don’t have much room …

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Rotator Cuff Injury

The rotator cuff is a group of 4 tendons (attached to 4 muscles) that supports the shoulder joint. Imagine that the shoulder joint is a …

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

The anterior cruciate ligament is one of two very strong ligaments that are located inside your knee joint.  Injury to the ligament can often occur …

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Frozen Shoulder – adhesive capsulitis

What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder (shoulder adhesive capsulitis) is a chronic condition in which scar tissue builds up around the shoulder joint, causing progressive …

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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Do you have pain on the outside of your hip? You may be suffering from a condition called Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)! Where does …

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Paediatric Motor Development

Learning about normal motor development  Many parents often wonder if their child is on the right track to move around safely and independently as they …

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STRETCHES YOU CAN DO YOURSELF AND THE EFFECTS WITH THEIR FREQUENCY

Static stretching Static stretching is the most commonly performed stretch. It is when you stretch the muscle and hold it in tension for a period …

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STRETCH?

STRETCHING Stretching is commonly practised as part of “warming up” and “cooling down” during training or sports sessions. Maybe your coach or personal trainer told …

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