Blog
On our Blog page we provide regular updates on specific Physiotherapy topics.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrom (GTPS)
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a combination of both gluteal tendon injuries, tendinopathy and bursitis surrounding the hip joint. GTPS can be caused by
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
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring strains happen when hamstring muscles or tendons are stretched beyond what they can withstand or torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs. Hamstring
Farmers & Injuries
Sitting on a tractor, day in, day out is a sure way to strain muscles and cause back pain. All manner of farm work is
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
Headaches
As a headache or migraine sufferer, you will know how painful and disruptive a severe headache or migraine attack can be. Medical experts now accept
Ice & Heat Treatment
Ice is an effective and natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory. Ice should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early stages of
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. An
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
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
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow is a general term used to describe pain on the outside of the elbow. The most common causes are inflammation or degeneration of
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries usually occur over time, due to repetition following the initial injury. It’s when you feel “not too bad” and push through the pain!
The Pelvic Floor
The “pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum (the large
Back Pain
Around 80% of people will experience back pain at some stage in their life. For some, chronic back pain can have a detrimental effect on
Christmas Injuries
With all the hype and demands surrounding Christmas time, it’s no surprise that thousands of people are injured every year. A little more patience and
Family Exercise
As a parent, it is important to encourage children to be physically active. A child should try to do at least 40–60 minutes of exercise