As defined by the Western Australian Department of Health, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder of the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve as it runs through the wrist. The Department reports that last year in Australia 195,000 cases were diagnosed. The syndrome may occur due to: Overuse...
The Cancer Council of Australia defines prostate cancer as when abnormal cells develop in the prostate gland and grow in an uncontrollable way, forming a malignant tumour. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. There are two types of prostate cancer: Contained within the prostate gland and therefore...
As stated by the Australian Podiatry Association, each foot has 25% of the bones in the body, 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot assists in cushioning and absorbing forces that travel up the leg during every step. It also helps to adapt...
Your team is winning, but this moment is crucial. You plant your foot and pivot (as you’ve done a million times before). But you don’t hear cheers – instead, you hear a popping sound. You feel your knee give way beneath you. And then you feel pain… You may have...
The Continence Foundation of Australia defines urinary incontinence as a very common condition that can range from the occasional leakage of urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or exercise, to the complete inability to control your bladder. According to the Journal of Mid-Life Health, urinary incontinence occurs twice as often...
Have you heard about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV? Anyone who has experienced its awful symptoms of rocking and swaying and other strange movements of the earth around you will know all about it. It sounds scary, doesn’t it? The good news is ‘benign’ is about as good as...
Perhaps your third and fourth toes are going a little numb, particularly when you’re wearing tight shoes. Maybe you’ve started experiencing little tingles and shocks when doing burpees or ballroom dancing (or anytime the ball of your foot is bearing your weight). Or perhaps things have progressed, and it feels...
Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a wonderful festive period and are excited for the New Year. If you’re anything like us, those few days (or maybe more) away from work were a bit of a circuit breaker; the time off gave us a chance to think not just...
Have you felt a weird numbness or tingling in one hand when you wake? The first couple of times you woke up like this you probably assumed that you’d somehow slept on it and ignored the pins and needles. But then it kept happening. Then it started affecting your dexterity....
You’ve probably visited the physiotherapist after injuries and been referred before or after surgeries for rehabilitation. But as we age, perhaps we should consider going to the physiotherapist as more of a routine health check. You go to the dentist even when there’s nothing wrong. Why? Because you know that...
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition affecting the shoulder joint causing restricted and painful movements. This occurs due to the tightening of the encapsulating connective tissue and the development of scar tissue within the joint. The exact cause is unknown, however, there are many contributing factors. The Journal...
Did you know that 4 out of 5 people will suffer from lower back pain during their lives? It is a common reason that our patients come to the clinic for physiotherapy treatment. As physios, we want to help to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Read...
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body and is made up of 3 bones and the knee cap. The joint plays a fundamental role in mobility, carrying a person’s weight and absorbs the forces caused from walking, running and jumping. As such, it is not surprising that...
Today’s injury blog is about shin splints, or ‘medial tibial stress syndrome’. Shin splints are a common injury amongst new runners. So, if you’ve recently commenced or ramped up a running program, read on to learn how to identify, treat, and manage shin splints. What are shin splints? Are...
Have you experienced numbness or weakness in the arm and hands that seem to run from your upper chest all the way down your arm? If you also have trouble lifting objects over your head, thoracic outlet syndrome could be to blame! Today’s blog explains thoracic outlet syndrome, the signs...
If you’ve ever dropped something heavy on your foot, it will not be a surprise to learn that each foot contains more than 7000 nerve endings. No wonder they are sensitive to pain. Ouch! Your feet have an important function: they support your body weight, provide shock absorption when you...
Several people have reported that they do not get the results they are after with just having a remedial massage. The common description is that the individual gets ‘relief’ for a few days and then the pain or dysfunction returns. A physiotherapist has the training to ‘find the missing puzzle...
When we think about muscles, we tend to think of fitness, strength training, and toning. While muscles are responsible for moving our bodies, the muscular system also has other important functions in the body. The muscular system The muscular system is made up of three types of muscles: skeletal,...
Have you been experiencing elbow pain, without an obvious cause as to why? You may be suffering from tennis elbow. Believe it or not, this injury isn’t just exclusive to aspiring Ash Barty’s or Rafa’s — only 5% of sufferers attribute the injury to tennis! Find out more in this...
The shoulder is a unique joint, in which it is made up of three bones, several ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The shoulder complex is distinctive, in which the joint has very little connections to the rest of the body. The joint has a non-existent bony socket, in which the shoulder...
The Global Burden of Disease defines low back pain (LBP) as “pain in the area extending from the lowest rib to the top of the gluteal folds, with or without a referral into the legs, lasting for at least one day”. Lower back pain is a common global problem, according...
Supraspinatus (soo-pruh-spi-nay-tus) impingement is one of the most common shoulder injuries. Around 20% of people experience symptoms at some point in their lives. Luckily, shoulder impingements respond well to physiotherapy, and we are here to help! What is a supraspinatus impingement? The supraspinatus is one of four rotator cuff muscles....
What is Joint Pain? Physical discomfort where two or more bones meet to form a joint. This ranges from mild to disabling. Overview Joint pain can be discomfort, pain or inflammation arising from any part of a joint — including cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons, or muscles. Joint pain can be...
What is TMJ Pain? Pain in the temporomandibular joint, which is the point that connects your lower jaw to your skull on both sides of your head, and pain in the muscles that control jaw movement. Overview The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone...
What is Chronic Pain? Persistent pain that is ongoing and last for more than six months. It is pain that lingers even after the illness or cause has healed. Overview Pain is your body’s normal reaction to an injury or illness, a warning that something is wrong. When your body...
Throughout our lives, our joints experience a certain amount of stress and strain. We get injured, we heal, and the process repeats itself. Sometimes the body may not heal to its former glory and our movement modifies and becomes less efficient. The cycle continues. Over time, the load placed on...
What is lower back pain? Pain affecting the lower portion of the spine caused by injury to muscles or ligaments from acute injury or chronic overuse. Overview Almost everyone experiences lower back pain at some point in their lives. It is mostly harmless. Tending to start suddenly and last a...
What are Sprains and Strains? Sprains is the overstretching or tearing of ligaments which is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches bones to bones. Strains is the overstretching or tearing of muscular tendons that attach the muscle to the bone. Overview A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments...
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...
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...