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On our Blog page we provide regular updates on specific Physiotherapy topics.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, clinically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a condition that can severely limit the mobility and function of the shoulder joint. This painful condition
Radial Pulse Wave (RPW) Therapy
Use of this cutting edge technology is proven to enhance and reset the healing pattern. The basic principles behind shock wave therapy are the high
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain usually falls into one of two categories: Nociceptive pain is caused by damage to body tissue and usually described as a sharp, aching,
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries occur when a particular part of the body is subjected to repeated demand over a long period of time. Activity that involves using
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome is a condition that commonly presents in runners and typically causes pain at the outer aspect of the knee where the iliotibial
Golf Injuries
Golf is a sport with many health and well-being benefits. A reported 60 million people of all ages play golf across the world, sometimes into
Arthritis
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Arthritis is not a single
Shoulder Pain
Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Mike Christofis
Winter Sports Injuries
Statistically, sports injuries peak in the months of May, June and July. This is not surprising because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk
Lighten Your Load!
Carrying a schoolbag doesn’t have to be a pain: If your child is having problem with their neck, shoulders or back from carrying a heavy
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring strains happen when hamstring muscles or tendons are stretched beyond what they can withstand or are torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs.
Headaches – Physiotherapy or Pain Killers?
Physiotherapists are crucial in treating cervicogenic headaches. This is where the pain that should be felt in your neck is referred to your head.These headaches
Text neck!
Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your mobile phone, tablet, or other wireless
Sacroiliac Pain
The sacroiliac joint is a joint between the sacrum and the ilium, or pelvic bone. The two sides of the sacroiliac joint normally work together.
Acute Low Back Pain
The lower back is the area of the spine between the bottom of the ribs and the pelvis. There are five movable lumbar vertebrae with
Tradies, your body is your work tool!
Physically demanding jobs can cause and exacerbate a range of injuries. It’s not surprising that tradies are over represented in work place statistics compared to