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January 2022 - Elbow physiotherapy assessment will typically focus on a few key factors to determine whether the injury is due to Tennis Elbow. Tennis Elbow is a tendon issue, however there are other structures that may cause elbow pain. Although it is a very common injury that we see in elbow physio, it is always important to accurately diagnose the problem to ensure physiotherapy for elbow pain will be effective. Here are the typical tennis elbow symptoms:
January 2022 - Foot injuries are amongst the more common ones we see at the clinic. Our feet contain lots of little bones, tendons and muscles which are all treated differently with foot physiotherapy management. With foot physio, accurate diagnosis is important to ensure appropriate management and successfully overcoming the injury. As foot physiotherapists in Melbourne, here are the 3 most common foot injuries that we see:
January 2022 - It is important to note that the goal of physiotherapy treatment for lower back pain is not to “push a disc back in” as that is physically impossible, or to improve how the lower back looks on an X-ray or MRI. The goals are always to eliminate symptoms over time and to restore normal movement and activities, including work, sport and exercise. Naturally, it is a long-term goal to reduce the likelihood of the symptoms recurring.
October 2021 - Lactic Acid, or lactate, is a normal by-product that our bodies produce during energy breakdown when oxygen is lacking. Our bodies need energy to function and perform and is provided through the process of glycolysis.
October 2021 - The wrist and hand are joints that are often underappreciated for how important they are for day to day tasks! The wrist’s main role is to position the hand, which is used for EVERYTHING (work, play, hygiene & leisure)!
September 2021 - To say that women’s football has exploded in the last five years is an understatement. The exposure brought by the AFLW has filtered down to the local level and women everywhere are showing interest in the game.
September 2021 - The ‘hip region’ is the section of your body between your trunk and thigh. There are lots of possible causes for pain in this area of your body, and it is important that hip region pain is accurately diagnosed for successful physiotherapy management and recovery.
September 2021 - Patients often present to physiotherapy with a diagnosis of mild scoliosis and not much more information on what it is, how it has come about and what can be done to help with ongoing management. If this sounds like you or a loved one, let's dive right in!
September 2021 - Hamstring strains are the most common injury in soccer and football. Strains can range from a small tweak or pull, to a much more severe high grade tear. Unfortunately smaller strains are often inadequately rehabilitated.
August 2021 - Shoulder pain - something that nobody wants to experience. Unfortunately, life requires us to use your shoulders and arms for activities every day.
August 2021 - This is a question we heard from a patient seeking treatment for their own injuries. It’s really hard to see someone you care about in pain and not able to do what they’d like to do.
July 2021 - The hamstring group is made up of three muscles on the posterior part of your thigh. The function of the hamstrings is to extend the hip and flex the knee.
Feb 2021 - We live in a world where all of us want to be the best that we can be - the best mother, father, employee, friend and sportsman. When it comes to sports - we push ourselves and persevere through hard training with the goal of improving our physical performance.
Mar 2021 - Orthopedic operations include ligament repair of the knee, rotator cuff repairs, management of dislocations, meniscus surgeries, hip scopes as well as total knee and total hip replacements. These are just a few examples - there are plenty more.
May 2021 - Joint injuries are very common sports injuries and usually involve the joint being stretched past its normal range of movement. This can result in the ligaments, muscles/tendons and joint capsule being overstretched or even torn.
March 2021 - Your Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a ligament that runs down the inside of the knee. This ligament connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). It supports and protects the knee from being pushed inwards.
March 2021 - As Victorians, we love nothing more than getting down to the beach. The start of Autumn means a change in the weather patterns and winds, and this means ideal surfing conditions, that culminate in the Bells Beach Pro.
February 2021 - The first few weeks coming out of lockdown unfortunately saw an unpleasant trend. Physios were seeing an increase of people with foot pain, that when further investigated turned out to be stress fractures.
February 2021 - It’s not uncommon for golf to be seen as a low impact sport that poses more as a mental challenge than it does physical. However anyone who has endured 3-4 hours on a golf course (particularly the first game back in a while) can appreciate waking up the next day with pain from your shoulders to the tips of your feet.
February 2021 - Yes, you do! You invest so much of your time and energy into your training program, coaching and sporting equipment. Why wouldn’t you invest in the one thing that makes you move - your muscles….? One of the biggest reasons to get a sports massage is to help your muscles, tendons and joints move through their optimal range of motion and subsequently leading you perform at your best!
February 2021 - The traditional barbell squat (back squat) and deadlift are two of the most common exercises performed at the gym and routinely given by physiotherapists as a functional strength exercise.
February 2021 - When you sustain an injury playing sport your priority is to do everything you can to get back out there. When you see a physio they will diagnose your injury, estimate the timeline of recovery and give you the necessary tools to help you return to sport.
February 2021 - Do I need to strength train?
Strength training is often overlooked as a key part of a runner’s training. It is especially important after an injury due to the decreased capacity of the injured area as a result of time off running and the injury itself. Strength training minimises any imbalances and weaknesses as well as increasing the body’s capacity to deal with the demands of the task thrown at it. It not only minimises injury but also enhances performance.
February 2021 - Finding a physio to work with after an injury can be a big investment. You want to ensure they are going to give you the best possible care in order to get you back to your sport. To help you through this, we have put together the top 5 things your physio should do to help you return to sport after injury.