Shoulder Labral Tears: Do You Really Need Surgery?
Q1: What is a shoulder labral tear? A: The labrum is a ring of cartilage that stabilises the shoulder socket. A tear causes pain, clicking, and instability in the joint.…
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation for Low Back Pain: A quick guide
Q1: What is radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFA)? A: RFA uses heat delivered through a needle to interrupt pain signals from the facet joints in your spine, providing relief for months…
How to keep on top of your physio over the festive season (without missing out on the fun)
How to Maintain Your Physiotherapy Exercises Over the Festive Season The festive season is a time for holidays, family gatherings and travel — but it can also be a period…
Lisfranc injury: more than just a mid foot ankle sprain
Lisfranc Injury: Understanding and Rehabbing This Midfoot Problem When you think of serious foot injuries, ankle sprains or fractures usually come to mind. But one of the most important —…
Vertigo, Dizziness and how physiotherapy can help
You spin me right round baby right round What is vertigo ? Vertigo is a type of dizziness where you experience the sensation of spinning, swaying or whirling. It can also…
Jaw pain and physiotherapy, introducing the TMJ
The muscles and ligaments you use to move your mouth connect to your temporomandibular joints, which is where your skull and lower jawbone meet. Temporomandibular disorders including arthritis, dislocation, injury or…
Strength training for women: 6 reasons why you need to start
The Benefits of Strength Training for Women While many people used to think of weightlifting as something primarily for men, the truth is that in recent years there has been…
Shoulder Pain Sufferers: Let’s Talk Rotator Cuff Tears
Let’s Talk Rotator Cuff Tears So, you’ve been dealing with some serious shoulder pain, huh? It’s a common tale, especially when it comes to those pesky rotator cuff tears. They’re…
Osteoarthritis and exercise, you’ll be GLA:D you read this
Osteoarthritis is worse than creaky door that just won’t open smoothly. It makes moving your knees and hips feel stiff and painful, like there’s sandpaper inside your joints. But there’s…
Patellar instability, when kneecaps dislocate.
5 take aways about Patellar instability Patellar instability and recurrent instability is not uncommon in adolescents. Usually occurs due to combination of poor stabilising factors at the knee and sport…
Does leg length difference matter ?
In summary leg length differences are: very common, 90% of the population have them. hard to accurately assess in a clinic if less than 1cm. May be more relevant in…
Just hop to it …Preventing running injuries with plyometrics
Running is one of the most accessible and popular forms of exercise whether its just for fun and fitness or because some of us love to have a crack at…
The high ankle sprain, your guide to recovery
High ankle sprains or ankle syndesmosis injuries are a relatively common lower limb injury that is often observed in field sports such as AFL or football codes. However it…
What is calcific tendonitis and what can you do for it ?
What is calcific tendonitis ? Calcification in a tendon occurs when calcium deposits accumulate within the tendon structure. The exact cause of tendon calcification is not fully understood and is…
Importance of strength training for tendons
Tendons play a critical role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, enabling efficient movement and locomotion. The ability of tendons to adapt to mechanical load is essential for their…
Wry neck, is it more than just a stiff neck ?
Wry neck, also known as torticollis, is a condition characterized by pain or stiffness in the neck being resulting in a twisted or tilted neck posture. In this blog, we…
A guide to stress fractures in runners
Stress fractures are a common injury among runners, resulting from repetitive loading and overuse of the bones. These fractures can significantly impact training and performance, often requiring a period of…
Recommendations for exercise during pregnancy.
Recommendations: As long as it is a low risk pregnancy (as most pregnancies are), then 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is recommended on most if not all days of…
How hard do you have to exercise, is there a magic number?
In a former life I used to throw things, specifically hammers. I did alright but I was always chasing a magic number. That number was 70, well 70 meters and…
Total Hip Replacements- What you need to know to feel ‘Hip Again’ [2023]
The decision to have a hip replacement is a large one. While hip replacements are quite common, they are definitely not an easy decision to make. So here’s a bit more…