Our gluteal muscle group is an essential component of everyday movement, and can be the underlying cause of pain from the knees to the low back. This group is comprised of 3 major muscles: Gluteus Maximus (no relation to Russel Crowe from Gladiator), Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus. These guys are often overlooked and if […]
Life can bring activities and sports that can result in some common injuries involving the shoulder. Sports such as tennis, golf, swimming, soccer, wake-boarding or water skiing, even home maintenance work can all cause shoulder problems. The rotator cuff is comprised of a group of muscles and tendons that cross the top and back of […]
Achilles tendinopathy is an unfortunately common complaint seen in a physiotherapy clinic. Achilles tendon pain is usually due to small tears in the tendon which can develop over time. This may occur due to a single incident of overstretching or straining the tendon, or through general overuse where the tendon becomes worn and damaged. Several […]
Many people think that Golf is a relatively benign activity, but the incidence of injuries to golfers is relatively high. Because golf can be played over an entire life time, most golfers, at some stage, will be injured. Physios look at the three body segments individually. Lower Body – What is the lower body doing, […]
1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives, and it is estimated that chronic pain is the third most costly health problem in Australia. Chronic pain is long-lasting, ongoing pain that doesn’t go away and affects the quality of life of those affected. It is estimated that 60-83% of Australian […]
The thoracic spine, the part of the spine that starts just below the neck to half-way down the back, is often a neglected part of the body, which is surprising considering that it is as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine, but not so surprising since it is a difficult area of […]
Groin injuries account for up to 5 percent of all sports-related injuries, and the rates are much higher for sports such as football, soccer and hockey. Below are helpful tips that may prevent a groin injury: Warm up dynamically! This is easily overlooked, but important. Prior to training and competing, ensure you perform a complete […]
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia), is an overuse injury associated with pain over the outer aspect of the elbow (the lateral epicondyle) with activities involving gripping, lifting and repetitive or sustained hand and wrist movements. It can occur at any age but symptoms are commonly seen in patients between the ages of 40 and 60. The […]
Shin splints is a common term used for pain along the inside or front of the shin that can be caused by various different conditions. It is an overuse injury characterized by pain onset from exercise particularly running. Shin splints can be categorized into either of the following – Inflammation of tendons along the ankle […]
Life can bring activities and sports that can result in some common injuries involving the shoulder. Sports such as tennis, golf, swimming, soccer, wake-boarding or water skiing, even home maintenance work can all cause shoulder problems. The rotator cuff is comprised of a group of muscles and tendons that cross the top and back of […]
