What are Sporting Injuries? Sprains and strains, knee injuries, or tennis elbow, caused by overuse, direct impact, or use of force while playing sport. Overview Sports injuries occur during exercise or while participating in a sport. You’re at risk for sports injuries if you: Haven’t been regularly active Don’t...
and what are the differences? If you’re looking to introduce more exercise into your routine, you might be a bit confused by all the different exercises out there. Which ones should you be doing? We’ve created this guide to help you make sense of it all! What types of...
Why working from home could be the culprit Ask anyone with back pain and they’ll agree, back pain can be both life-changing and debilitating. In these pandemic times, more and more computer-bound services are being conducted from working from home environments. This allows for a safer workspace, a better work/life...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica Pain runs down one or both legs from the lower back and radiates along the sciatic nerve. Typically, it feels like a burning or shooting pain starting in the lower back or buttocks and radiates down the leg/s. Overview Sciatica pain generally radiates from...
Want to win $500.00 for your sporting club? Competition now open, last entries 20th November 2021 It has been a tough year for our community, would you like some assistance to make 2022 the best year yet? Then this competition is for you! Tell us how you have struggled...
Despite the name, Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is not a disease at all – it’s a common knee injury that affects children and teenagers. If you thought that “growing pains” were an old wives’ tale, then think again. Growth spurts in adolescence can cause a number of painful conditions, and...
Use it or lose it A common misconception is that reduced movement helps with joint pain. This is a myth! Joint movement has been shown to reduce pain in the joints. In fact, research has shown an individual who engages in the correct exercise can reduce joint pain by...
Arthritis Explained… You might be interested to know how Physio can help with Arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It can happen to a singular joint or multiple, causing stiffness and tenderness that unfortunately worsen with age. The cause of arthritis varies on the person and the type of...
Why is your heel painful? Most people probably couldn’t tell you where the plantar fascia is, but pain in this area of the foot is quite a common issue that we treat. If you want to know exactly where your plantar fascia is and what you can do to...
Setting up your home office correctly has never been so important with the shift to WFH between 2020 and 2022. We’re working from home now more than ever before. For some, that’s a positive change. It means you can juggle work and home commitments easily, manage the kids and work...
Growing pains aren’t quite the myth you’ve been led to believe. The rapid growth of your child’s bones, combined with the fact that children are often extremely physically active, can lead to a painful heel injury known as Sever’s disease. Despite the name, it isn’t an illness and is usually...
We all hear that we should be drinking more water… but why? Experts recommend you should drink at least two litres each day, but the optimum amount is closer to three litres for women and four litres for men. Evidence also suggests that sipping that water gradually throughout the day...
There are a lot of myths out there about physiotherapy. Whilst some of them might give us a chuckle, others might be putting people off from getting vital treatment that will enable them to live fuller lives. So, we wanted to set the record straight and let you know what...
The vascular system, also known as your circulatory system, delivers oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in the body. If it is not functioning properly, a wide range of problems can develop, so it is vital to take care of it as best you can. What is the...
If your new year’s resolution was to take up running, or to step up your existing exercise routine, you might have found yourself developing pain in your foot. It’s tempting to dismiss it as just a normal side effect of your new regime, but it could actually be a fracture....
Want to look after your body like a physio? Whether you’re currently having treatment and want to complement that work, or you just want to keep yourself in the best possible condition, here are five ways that you can proactively take care of yourself from the comfort of your own...
Have you ever been told that carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder or sleeping on one side can warp your spine? This isn’t necessarily the case (although carrying heavy backpacks certainly doesn’t do your back any good). There is, however, a condition called ‘scoliosis’ that can lead to the...
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 the same motions over and over – particularly if these are ramped up too quickly, performed for extended periods or made using an incorrect or...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition, usually caused by repetitive movements in the wrist. You may associate it most with office workers who do a lot of typing, but there are a number of jobs and activities that can make you more susceptible. So, what exactly is carpal tunnel...
We get asked a lot of questions about our work, and we know there are a few misconceptions and misunderstandings about physiotherapy out there. So, we wanted to answer some of the most common questions and set a few things straight! What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is treatment to restore or...
This artile explores how physio can help with headaches? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is, quite possibly, yes! It just depends on what type of headache you’re experiencing – and there are a lot more than you might think! What different types of headache are...
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Two causes of elbow pain that are associated with sports, even though you don’t ever need to play either sport to experience one of these conditions. Both involve inflammation of the tendons that attach to the elbow, and are caused by repetitive motion of the...
Good riddance 2020, hello 2021! As we say a grateful goodbye to what we can probably all agree has been the worst year in a long time, we’re starting a brand-new year filled with hope and possibility. 2021 brings fresh starts and fresh opportunities for all, making this a perfect...