Peak Performance Institute | Allied Health West Leederville Perth
Reinventing healthcare through modern, holistic allied health — supporting recovery, performance and long-term health across Perth’s inner city and western suburbs.
Exercise Physiology
What Is Exercise Physiology and How Can It Help You? You’ve heard that exercise is good for you. But when you’re dealing with a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or struggling with your mental health, the standard “just go to the gym” advice doesn’t cut it. That’s where exercise physiology comes in — a...
Chiropractic
Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic Care: How a West Leederville Chiropractor Can Help You Find Relief Can your chiropractor help with fibromyalgia pain? Patients with fibromyalgia have seen significant improvement in pain after receiving chiropractic care. It is non-invasive, with no medications involved — which is why many seek this form of treatment first. At Peak Performance Institute in West Leederville, our chiropractor Dr Tash Logan takes a whole-body, nervous-system-based approach to help you manage fibromyalgia symptoms and improve your quality of life. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes symptoms of widespread pain and tenderness in the body. Patients......
Chiropractic
The Vagus Nerve and Chiropractic: How Cranial Nerve X Affects Your Health What is the vagus nerve? There are 12 cranial nerves in the body that link the brain to other areas. Some nerves only send sensory information to the brain, while others provide motor functions such as muscle movement. The vagus nerve — cranial nerve X (10) — is unique because it provides both sensory and motor functions. The vagus nerve is responsible for: Digestion — stimulating contractions in the digestive tract to move food through Heart rate — helping regulate the heart's rhythm Breathing — controlling respiratory muscles......
Physiotherapy
What to Expect at Your First Physiotherapy Appointment in Perth You’ve booked your first physiotherapy appointment. Maybe you’ve been nursing a niggling injury, or a sudden tweak has pushed you to seek help. You might be feeling a little unsure — that’s completely normal. At PPI in West Leederville, we see first-timers every day. Here’s...
Chiropractic
Sciatica: What It Is, Common Causes & How Chiropractic Treats It If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back and travels down the back of one leg — sometimes to your foot — you know how disruptive sciatica can be. Simple activities like sitting at your desk, driving, or...
Physiotherapy
From the Sidelines Back to the Game: How Physiotherapy Helps You Recover from Sports Injuries A sharp pull in the hamstring. A roll of the ankle on uneven ground. A dull ache under the kneecap that won’t go away. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a club-level competitor, a sports injury can feel like the...
Chiropractic
Neck Pain and Headaches: How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help If you’ve ever found yourself rubbing the back of your neck while a dull ache spreads around your head, you’re not alone. Neck pain and headaches are two of the most common complaints — and they often go hand in hand. What many don’t realise is...
