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September 2021 - The ulnar nerve originates from the lower part of the neck, passes under the shoulder, runs down the inside portion of the arm, and into the 4th and 5th fingers of the hand. The nerve sits very close to the surface around the elbow and can be palpated near the ‘funny bone’, a small bony groove on the inside of your elbow.
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.
August 2021 - Sports Physios with a special interest in physiotherapy for tennis elbow pain & other tennis injuries. Book at our Essendon or Blackburn clinic.
August 2021 - A quad strain is an injury to the muscles in the front of the thigh, occurring typically during sprinting, decelerating, suddenly changing direction, or kicking.
August 2021 - Surfing is a popular water sport that has been growing rapidly in popularity, with more people in the water resulting in more injuries. Although compared with other sports, surfing is relatively safe, contact with the surfboard, rocks, coral, or sand causes most injuries.
August 2021 - Back pain is common among adults however the pain can be alleviated with specialised back physiotherapy. Back pain may range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of things.
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.
June 2021 - You’re training for that big event, almost beating your personal record or you’re just enjoying your exercise regime as it is. Then you feel this deep nagging pain in your groin or hip area and a fear flashes before you - what could it be?
July 2021 - Neck and back pain are two of the most frequent presentations that we see as Physiotherapists in the clinic. Whether it’s due to stress at work, long hours at a desk or you simply just woke up with it, we all know someone who experiences it. This might even be you! And if it is, it is time to do something about it.
June 2021 - Back injuries are common & most of the population experience back pain or injury at some point in their lives. Injury can occur to any of the spinal structures & the type may not always be reflected by the severity of pain experienced. What are the types of back injuries & how can you manage pain?
June 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.
June 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.
June 2018 - Are you eligible for Medicare Rebates for Physiotherapy? Yes, you can get Medicare rebates for physiotherapy, though there are some points of clarification prior to starting.
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.
May 2021 - Patellofemoral pain is a common complaint for runners, cyclists, gym goers and people doing running based sports such as football or netball. The pain is usually felt in the front of the knee, up and around the knee cap as pictured. The pain will get worse with more activity, particularly when a large amount of knee range of movement is required, and is often worse after.
May 2021 - The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is one of the stabilisers of the knee joint to prevent excessive movement. It is typically injured if the knee excessively twists when turning to change direction or hyper-extension of the knee if it straightens too far. Usually, this injury happens during non-contact incidents during sport but can also happen due to contact when other forces push the knee into these positions.
April 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!
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.