Hooked on Stress
Picture yourself indulging in your favourite meal—savouring every bite, relishing the aroma, and feeling your anticipation build. Just as swiftly as your mouth waters at the thought, stress can flood your body with its own rapid response. Recall a moment...
Shoulder Imaging: Insights into Shoulder Bursitis and Rotator Cuff Issues
Have you been diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears? Did you know that it is highly likely you have the same changes happening on the other side too? In a 2019 study, a group of people with...
Ankle Sprains in Amateur Netballers
Don’t Let Ankle Sprains Keep You Down! If you’re an amateur netball player in Australia, you’re likely no stranger to the occasional ankle sprain. They happen to the best of us, right? But what you might not know is that...
The Role of Physiotherapy in the Ageing Community
Ageing is a natural part of life, and as we grow older, we may face various physical challenges that can impact our mobility and overall quality of life. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in the wellbeing of those in their...
WHAT IS MY GROIN PAIN?
With the pre-season kicking off for many sports, ‘groin pain’ is a common complaint that is reported to me by the athletes I work with. It often appears as either a gradual overuse injury (for example groin tendinopathy) or as...
When Should I See a Physiotherapist?
Consider visiting a physiotherapist if you have persistent pain that is impacting your daily life or if you want to improve your overall fitness and movement quality. It’s important to seek help from a physiotherapist when needed and not delay...
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Blog post by Mal Fayers, Physiotherapist Thoracic outlet syndrome, or TOS, is a complex condition that can take years to diagnose. For many, getting an answer as to why their arm has been sore or numb is a long and difficult...
Sports Physiotherapy for the Elite
Post by Sam Donaldson, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist BAppSci (HMS), MPhtySt, MPhty (Sports). This blog post is aimed at giving you a little insight into what physiotherapy and the greater team of support staff looks like for elite athletes. A look inside...
Migraine
Post by Mal Fayers, B Phty APAM This week is Migraine Awareness Week in Australia. Headaches and migraines affect almost five million Australian’s each year. Migraines alone cost the economy $35.7 billion in 2018. Not to mention, they are painful,...
Knee OA (Part 2)
Post by Sam Donaldson, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist What can you do? Thank you for following on through these blogs on knee osteoarthritis (OA). Hopefully, some of this information has been helpful and the same goes for what follows. Many...