Tradies National Health Month is an awareness initiative that focuses on the significance of tradies health. Did you know that 60% of tradies often have some type of aches and pains as a result of physical demand of their job? This can decrease their physical health and have an impact on their mental health. The …
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A wrist sprain is a common injury to the soft tissues of the wrist. A soft tissue injury covers muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint capsule. Soft tissue injury does not involve the bones. This is a generalised term that covers many structures that can potentially be injured. A physiotherapist will be able to identify the …
Most of us have heard of Pilates as a great type of exercise to get into shape. However, what happens when you get injured from work, leisure or sports? Clinical Pilates is a modification of the traditional Pilates that incorporate physiotherapy exercises to help heal and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. It focuses on your core muscles, …
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common repetitive stress injury among office workers. This is caused by prolonged usage of the computer mouse and keyboard. When the elbow tendon does not have the capacity to handle the repetitive load then small tears can occur which leads to pain and tenderness near the elbow joint. To …
The preparation training that goes into a marathon is important to prevent running injuries. It takes dedication, timing and skills to ensure that you make it to the finish line. In this blog, we are going to cover 3 physiotherapy tips to successfully prepare for your 42km journey and minimize any excess damage to the …
What is sacroiliac joint pain? The sacroiliac joints (SIJ) connect your pelvis to your lower spine. The function of the SIJ is to provide stability and lessen the forces to the legs. It acts as shock absorbers for your spine during weight bearing activities. The strong ligaments that make up the SIJ limits the movement …
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What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? Vertigo is the sudden spinning sensation inside the head. It is often described as the world is spinning around them. The most common type of vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The dizziness caused by BPPV is dependent on your head position. People with BPPV may find …
What is an MCL injury? The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the ligaments that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). It is located at the inner portion of the knee. This ligament functions to stabilize the knee. It acts to prevent excessive rotational and valgus forces onto the knee. …
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The international boarders have opened and flights have slowly resumed. People are beginning to make travel plans again. This also means we are going to experience jet lag, dehydration, body aches and stiffness during these long flights. Do you have lower back or neck pain? It is most likely being confined in a chair for …
Your mental health can impact every aspect of your life, from how you feel about yourself, your social interactions and even your physical health. The restrictions of the pandemic has seen many of us suffer in both physical and mental health. Did you know? It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 people are living …
