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April 2024 - Shoulder tendonitis, or nowadays known as shoulder tendinopathy, is a common condition characterised by inflammation of the shoulder tendons.
April 2024 - ITB (Iliotibial Band) Friction Syndrome is a common overuse injury that affects many athletes and active individuals.
April 2024 - Physiotherapy plays a vital part of returning your shoulder to full function with good quality movement and strength again.
March 2024 - A sports physiotherapy consultation can really get your body back in action, so you can return to sport and activity pain free again.
March 2024 - From sprained ankles to overuse injuries, young athletes often face challenges that can hinder their performance and impact their overall well-being.
February 2024 - Physiotherapists are experts at diagnosing, managing and helping to prevent problems and injuries relating to the joints, muscles, bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments of the body.
January 2024 - When do I need to get a knee replacement? When it comes to joint health, the knee plays a crucial role in our mobility and overall well-being.
Jan 2024 - Find out why it's old school thinking to just cortisone a tennis elbow condition, and learn about the current best research evidence.
Jan 2024 - Melbourne Sports we have several practitioners with expertise in treating tennis injuries. Due to our reputation with sporting injuries, we regularly see patients with tennis injuries (especially at this time of year!).
December 2023 - ACL injuries are tough! Find out how they are managed both conservatively and surgically, and whether a scan is required or not.
December 2023 - In this article, we'll delve into the key aspects of these procedures, addressing recovery times, success rates, and post-operative considerations.
December 2023 - It's that time of the year where those of us who live in the southern hemisphere are getting ready to show off those summer bodies we’ve been working on all winter.
Dec 2023 - What is a Baker's Cyst?.
A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that develops behind the knee. This causes the knee joint to produce excess joint fluid (synovial fluid).
Nov 2023 - Symptoms & Treatment of Facet Joint Pain.
The facet joint is a true synovial joint throughout the entire spinal column (lumbar, thoracic, cervical regions).
Nov 2023 - What is a winged scapula and how can physiotherapy help fix your shoulder problem?
A common presentation we see are recreational runners or walkers who have recently increased their volume or intensity, and go on to develop pain on the side of their hip.
Sep 2023 - What should I do for a Gluteus Minimus Tear?
A common presentation we see are recreational runners or walkers who have recently increased their volume or intensity, and go on to develop pain on the side of their hip.
Sep 2023 - Clinical Pilates is a method of exercise used for rehabilitation after injury or surgery. Some of the benefits of Clinical Pilates include improvements in: posture, flexibility, muscle strength, control, balance and core and pelvic floor strengthening.
Sep 2023 - STRETCHES FOR A PINCHED NERVE IN THE LOWER BACK?
A pain in the backside? This could well be a pinched nerve in your back.
When you “pinch a nerve” you are likely to have pain in your lower back, it might also travel down to your bottom or further down your leg.
Aug 2023 - When Do I Need To See A Physiotherapist?
Before we delve deep into when to see a Physiotherapist, let’s start with what is a Physiotherapist?
Generally speaking, Physiotherapist’s will help to get the most out of your life. They promote an active lifestyle by promoting, maintaining and restoring your health needs.
Aug 2023 - How to overcome a hip flexor strain and what exercises and stretches to avoid? Hip flexor strains are a common injury that can occur when the muscles in the front of your hip are stretched too far or torn.
Aug 2023 - Physiotherapy is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of treatments for a variety of conditions. When seeking out a physiotherapist in Melbourne, it is important that you see a physiotherapist who has the experience and skillset to help you achieve the goals you want to achieve.
Aug 2023 - Osgood Schlatter's Disease occurs as a result of apophysitis (an irritation / inflammation of a growth plate). Traction apophysitis injuries are the most common injury within the adolescent population, with 1 out of every 10 adolescents impacted.
Aug 2023 - This article will tell you all about wry necks and what you can do to help yourself, and when you should seek physiotherapy treatment for a wry neck.
June 2023 -Have I strained my Hip Flexor? How to return to sport like a Pro.
Read about how you can rehabilitate your hip flexor for max performance.