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...
OBTAINING a second opinion reflects a patient’s desire to obtain the best medical treatment. The initial diagnosis and management plan can vary between health professional based upon education, past cases, and expertise. This is evident between the high discrepancies between the initial diagnosis and management plan, compared to the second...
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...
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...
We all know the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. And many of us have taken note and even acted, cramming gym sessions and home workouts into our busy lives. These intentional exercise sessions are vital for your health. As physiotherapists, we advise you to keep doing them! But what if...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...