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...
Or… How to Put Your Undies on Without Sitting Down We talk a lot about maintaining mobility as we age. Perhaps this makes you think about 80-year-olds power-lifting and 90-year-olds doing yoga. That’s amazing, and if that’s your goal, the physiotherapists at Next Generation Physiotherapy are right behind you. But...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Osteopenia vs osteoporosis THE word osteo refers to bones. Osteopenia therefore refers to a lack of bone, and osteoporosis refers to porous bones. Both conditions refer to a reduction in the bone mineral density – the thickness or strength of the bone. A test can measure this. If a patient...
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...
Do you sometimes feel a twinge in your shoulder? Maybe just a niggling pain? Or do you get an odd crackling sensation every now and again? (It’s called crepitus, which we think sounds just like it feels.) The shoulder can be a pretty unstable joint – not surprising given that...
“Oh my God Becky, look at her butt…” 90s music has a lot to answer for, but today we’re embracing Sir Mix-A-Lot (with apologies to anyone too young or too old to know what we’re on about) and singing about butts. Since we’re physiotherapists perhaps we should rephrase that and...
The hip flexors are a group of muscles that play an important role in the movement and stability of the hip joint. The primary hip flexors are the psoas major (pronounced ‘sow-ass’) and the iliacus (known collectively as the ‘iliopsoas’) and the rectus femoris (one of the quad muscles). Together...
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...
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...
A healthy, balanced diet is key to your well-being. Read on to dive into the many benefits of eating healthy. What does a healthy, balanced diet look like? First things first: what does a healthy diet look like? There is a plethora of information online about healthy eating and it...
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...
Are you curious about trying yoga but not sure what it involves? Read on to learn about how it could benefit your life along with physiotherapy. What is yoga? Yoga is a mind and body practice that involves moving into physical poses while combining concentration and deep breathing. It...
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...
Collagen is a major component of the human body. About 30% of our total body protein is collagen and is crucial for mobile joints, dense bones, healthy muscles and strong tendons and ligaments. Optimal collagen levels in the body are essential for smooth skin, strong finger nails and glossy hair....
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,...
Exercise is important for your overall health and mental wellbeing. If you’re looking for inspiration, or simply want to learn more about different types of exercise and the benefits they have, read on! What are the different types of exercise? Here we break down three different types of exercise...
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...
In this blog, we’re bringing you the answers to questions we’re frequently asked as physiotherapists. Read on to find what we do and how we can help you and your family. What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is the use of physical techniques to improve movement, restore function, reduce pain and...
Pilates, a mind-body exercise, was developed by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates in the early 1920s, focused specifically on control when undertaking a movement or exercise. Sport Australia recently found from the age of 15, there are over 584,500 people participating in Pilates every year in Australia. It is very...