Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your shoulder after a fall or impact? It could be an AC joint sprain, a common injury that affects the acromioclavicular joint. This August we’re all about these sprains – we want you to understand what’s going on in your body, how...
Calf strains are a common injury. So, whether you’re experiencing dull aching pain during or after exercise or a sudden debilitating pain after a sudden movement, you’re in good company. That’s probably not a lot of comfort right now. You want to know what’s happened, how to treat it and...
Ah, the age-old question! How many physiotherapy sessions will it take to recover from an injury? Fortunately/unfortunately, as with most things in life, the answer is: “It depends”. We know that might not be the answer you’re looking for. Read on to learn more. Different injuries require different levels of...
NOW more than ever, many Australians are working from home workstations that have not been professionally setup and may be sub-optimal. It isn’t a surprise that there has been an increase in cases of neck pain presenting to health professionals. Last year the International Association for the Study of Pain...
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....
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...
If you’ve injured your ribs while playing a sport like rugby or football before, you’ll know that it can be both uncomfortable and unpleasant! It’s important to seek proper care to reduce your risk of complications. Read on to find out how physiotherapy could help with your recovery. Anatomy of...
There are many myths and misconceptions about physiotherapy that can prevent people from seeking treatment to enhance their lives. So, let’s bust some of the common physio myths! Myth: Physiotherapy only helps your muscles People think that physiotherapy only helps with your muscles. It’s true that physio treatment can...
There is no doubt that dislocating a joint is a painful experience. Whether from a nasty fall, a car accident, or during a game of rugby, the shoulder is easy to dislocate, as it is a very mobile joint. Recovery can take months and after you have done it once,...
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...
Are you an avid netball or basketball player? There’s a good chance you have had a lateral ankle sprain (or anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) sprain) at some point! The classic ‘rolled ankle’ is one of the most common sports injuries. However, this common injury doesn’t just occur on the sporting...
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...
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....
Hands up whose new year’s resolution was to get fit? Many of us launch into new exercise routines at this time of year without preparing properly or building up slowly. This can be particularly risky if you’ve not been exercising much up until you made this resolution as you are...
What is Whiplash? Neck pain and stiffness due to forceful, rapid back and forth movement of the neck. The pain often worsens with neck movement. Sometimes presents with fatigue, dizziness, tingling or numbness down the arm, and headaches starting at the base of the skull. Overview Whiplash is a neck...
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...
How to stay on your feet and reduce falls? Unfortunately falls are very common, the Injury Research and Statistics reports that last year one in three people over 65 had a fall resulting in a fracture to the hip or an injury to the head. Further, the Western Australian Falls...
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 is Neck Pain? Pain in the neck or shoulder which has different intensities, ranging from aching to electric shock feel. Overview Neck pain is very common. Neck muscles can be strained from poor posture — whether it’s leaning over your screen or bending over your work desk. Osteoarthritis...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...