2023
December 2023 - ACL injuries are tough! Find out how they are managed both conservatively and surgically, and whether a scan is required or not.
December 2023 - It's that time of the year where those of us who live in the southern hemisphere are getting ready to show off those summer bodies we’ve been working on all winter.
December 2023 - In this article, we'll delve into the key aspects of these procedures, addressing recovery times, success rates, and post-operative considerations.
Dec 2023 - What is a Baker's Cyst?.
A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that develops behind the knee. This causes the knee joint to produce excess joint fluid (synovial fluid).
Nov 2023 - Symptoms & Treatment of Facet Joint Pain.
The facet joint is a true synovial joint throughout the entire spinal column (lumbar, thoracic, cervical regions).
Nov 2023 - What is a winged scapula and how can physiotherapy help fix your shoulder problem?
A common presentation we see are recreational runners or walkers who have recently increased their volume or intensity, and go on to develop pain on the side of their hip.
Sep 2023 - What should I do for a Gluteus Minimus Tear?
A common presentation we see are recreational runners or walkers who have recently increased their volume or intensity, and go on to develop pain on the side of their hip.
Sep 2023 - STRETCHES FOR A PINCHED NERVE IN THE LOWER BACK?
A pain in the backside? This could well be a pinched nerve in your back.
When you “pinch a nerve” you are likely to have pain in your lower back, it might also travel down to your bottom or further down your leg.
Aug 2023 - How to overcome a hip flexor strain and what exercises and stretches to avoid? Hip flexor strains are a common injury that can occur when the muscles in the front of your hip are stretched too far or torn.
Aug 2023 - When Do I Need To See A Physiotherapist?
Before we delve deep into when to see a Physiotherapist, let’s start with what is a Physiotherapist?
Generally speaking, Physiotherapist’s will help to get the most out of your life. They promote an active lifestyle by promoting, maintaining and restoring your health needs.
Aug 2023 - Physiotherapy is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of treatments for a variety of conditions. When seeking out a physiotherapist in Melbourne, it is important that you see a physiotherapist who has the experience and skillset to help you achieve the goals you want to achieve.
Aug 2023 - Osgood Schlatter's Disease occurs as a result of apophysitis (an irritation / inflammation of a growth plate). Traction apophysitis injuries are the most common injury within the adolescent population, with 1 out of every 10 adolescents impacted.
Aug 2023 - This article will tell you all about wry necks and what you can do to help yourself, and when you should seek physiotherapy treatment for a wry neck.
June 2023 -Have I strained my Hip Flexor? How to return to sport like a Pro.
Read about how you can rehabilitate your hip flexor for max performance.
March 2023 - Exercises for a fractured or broken wrist after cast removal. Find out how you can make your recovery as smooth and quick as possible.
March 2023 - How to treat metatarsal stress fractures. A metatarsal stress fracture is a small hairline crack in one of the long bones in the foot. It's caused by repetitive stress on the bone, like from running or jumping. Metatarsal stress fractures are common in athletes, especially runners.
February 2022 - Exercises for anterior cruciate ligament injuries prior to surgery can be crucial in controlling swelling and inflammation, restoring strength and range and improving outcomes following the surgery.
If there is only a short period of time between injury and a surgical repair exercises and physiotherapy for Anterior Cruciate Injury will focus on restoring range of motion in the knee as full extension is needed prior to reconstruction.
January 2022- The pectineus muscle is a rectangular and flat muscle in the upper interior of the hip that allows the rotation of the thigh.
The pectineus muscle works with four other muscles (the gracilis, adductor longus, adductor brevis and adductor magnus) to make up a group of muscles called the hip or thigh adductors.
Jan 2023 - Calf strain exercises and massage. Find out about the symptoms and best treatment for a calf strain.