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December 2022 - Chondromalacia Patella, also sometimes referred to as “runners knee” is pain that presents at the front of the knee caused by degenerative changes occurring on the undersurface of the patella (knee cap). These degenerative changes can include softening or fraying of the cartilage under the patella, and/or swelling of the patellofemoral joint itself. Sclerosis, which is an abnormal increase in density and hardening of bone, can also occur in the underlying bone.
October 2022 - Tight hips are something we see at the clinic every day. Runners, gym goers, athletes, desk workers you name it! Whether it is related to the injury they’ve come in for or it’s the reason they’re at the clinic - people are asking us why their hips are so damn tight.
September 2022 - What is golfer’s elbow?
Golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylopathy, is the most common cause of medial (inside) elbow pain and usually seen in people aged 35 – 55 years old. It is a type of tendinopathy that comes on gradually over time and results in pain and inflammation in the tendons connecting your forearm and elbow.
September 2022 - Piriformis syndrome is a condition that affects both the muscles and nerves in the buttock region. Specifically, piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle, which is located deep in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain.
September 2022 - In many cases, people who encounter a running injury will wonder if they will still be able to run once again. The best way to start running again is to make sure you allow the injury to heal completely.
August 2022 - Lower back pain is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in our modern world with up to 80% of people experiencing lower back pain at some point in their lives.
May 2022 - Tennis elbow was wrongly believed to be caused by inflammation for some time. Doctors recommended injecting cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug, which resulted in long-term adverse effects. Some would only give their patients advice which would lead to recovery when followed, but rarely do they reach near full recovery.
May 2022 - What is frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder and affects between 2-5% of the population. Frozen shoulder commonly presents in 40-to-60-year old’s and is more prevalent in women (70%).
April 2022 - Are you in pain and considering physiotherapy but a friend suggests you see their chiropractor while your mother insists on a visit to an osteopath? Their suggestions are well-meaning. All professions aim to ease you of your pain and help your body work better with their own philosophies, techniques and focus.
April 2022 - If you’re having problems improving your flexibility, you may need physiotherapy treatment or advice. Even if you are regularly stretching, the desired results may not be possible if you’re unable to identify the exact problem and therefore enact an appropriate remedy.
February 2022 - In the 2015 AFL season there was an average of 41 injuries per club and resulted in an average of 152 games missed per club. Soft tissue injuries such as hamstring strains make up a large portion of these injuries.
February 2022 - Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Melbourne, and one of the most common sports mentioned that our patients want to return to following injury. We are a trusted name when players are looking for a soccer physiotherapist.
Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain and Physiotherapy - Rotator Cuff Tears, Tendinopathy and Bursitis
February 2022 - As physiotherapists we see a lot of patients with both new and persistent shoulder pain. Each year 1 in 50 adults will seek care for a new onset of shoulder pain. Without tailored and evidence based treatment, 40-50% of shoulder pain cases will continue to have pain after 6-12 months.
January 2022 - Elbow physiotherapy assessment will typically focus on a few key factors to determine whether the injury is due to Tennis Elbow. Tennis Elbow is a tendon issue, however there are other structures that may cause elbow pain.
January 2022 - Foot injuries are amongst the more common ones we see at the clinic. Our feet contain lots of little bones, tendons and muscles which are all treated differently with foot physiotherapy management. With foot physio, accurate diagnosis is important to ensure appropriate management and successfully overcoming the injury. As foot physiotherapists in Melbourne, here are the 3 most common foot injuries that we see:
January 2022 - It is important to note that the goal of physiotherapy treatment for lower back pain is not to “push a disc back in” as that is physically impossible, or to improve how the lower back looks on an X-ray or MRI. The goals are always to eliminate symptoms over time and to restore normal movement and activities, including work, sport and exercise. Naturally, it is a long-term goal to reduce the likelihood of the symptoms recurring.
December 2021 - Are you looking to improve your core strength, flexibility and balance? Then you should consider clinical Pilates with a Melbourne professional. Designed to be a safe, simple and effective form of exercise, Pilates can be done by anyone from those recovering from an injury, pregnant women, people who suffer chronic joint pain, or for those wanting to strengthen their core and spine.
May 2021 - The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is one of the stabilisers of the knee joint to prevent excessive movement. It is typically injured if the knee excessively twists when turning to change direction or hyper-extension of the knee if it straightens too far. Usually, this injury happens during non-contact incidents during sport but can also happen due to contact when other forces push the knee into these positions.
October 2021 - When you sustain an injury playing sport your priority is to do everything you can to get back out there. When you see a physio they will diagnose your injury, estimate the timeline of recovery and give you the necessary tools to help you return to sport.
October 2021 - Lactic Acid, or lactate, is a normal by-product that our bodies produce during energy breakdown when oxygen is lacking. Our bodies need energy to function and perform and is provided through the process of glycolysis.
October 2021 - The wrist and hand are joints that are often underappreciated for how important they are for day to day tasks! The wrist’s main role is to position the hand, which is used for EVERYTHING (work, play, hygiene & leisure)!
September 2021 - To say that women’s football has exploded in the last five years is an understatement. The exposure brought by the AFLW has filtered down to the local level and women everywhere are showing interest in the game.
September 2021 - The ulnar nerve originates from the lower part of the neck, passes under the shoulder, runs down the inside portion of the arm, and into the 4th and 5th fingers of the hand. The nerve sits very close to the surface around the elbow and can be palpated near the ‘funny bone’, a small bony groove on the inside of your elbow.
September 2021 - The ‘hip region’ is the section of your body between your trunk and thigh. There are lots of possible causes for pain in this area of your body, and it is important that hip region pain is accurately diagnosed for successful physiotherapy management and recovery.