June 02, 2023
Pain around the ankle and foot area can be common for those of all ages and backgrounds. Two conditions that are often seen are osteoarthritis of the ankle, and achilles tendon pain. At times these conditions can present similarly, but are treated very differently. Keep reading to see which of the two may be causing your ankle discomfort…
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June 02, 2023
Bronchiectasis is a chronic chest condition, classified as the abnormal widening of the bronchial airways and consequently an increased risk of infection within this space. Its symptoms present as a persistent cough with an overproduction of mucus and difficulty with removal.
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June 02, 2023
Returning to running post-injury for anybody is exciting but at times overwhelming. The following blog is going to provide you with tips and tricks for a successful and enjoyable return!
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May 29, 2023
A fracture occurs when excessive stress or force is applied to a bone causing the breaking or snapping of that bone. If you’ve suffered a recent fracture to an arm, leg, wrist, ankle or a part of your spinal, make sure you don’t skip the move phase of your rehabilitation.
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May 29, 2023
Finally, you have reached the point where your physiotherapist and orthopaedic surgeon has cleared you for a return to your chosen sport. Woohoo!! You have both physically and figuratively jumped every hurdle placed in front of you over this long process – well done! However, do you feel ready? Or are you nervous and tentative about going back?
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May 29, 2023
A common question we hear from most patients who are preparing for any surgery is “what do I need to do prior to the surgery to be ready? Do I need to continue physio?” Physio Darcy will take you through some quick tips to try and help you best prepare for lumbar surgery.
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May 29, 2023
Sports that involve top-end running speeds are where we see most of our hamstring strain injuries. In particular, sports involving rapid acceleration and deceleration phases or movements put you at greater risk. Such sports include AFL, soccer, basketball, cricket, rugby etc. The list goes on. When we look at the anatomical level these extrinsic risk factors start to make more sense.
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May 29, 2023
The surgery to reconstruct your ACL ligament is nothing to be scoffed at. It is a substantial operation that is traumatic to your knee. The graft, whether it be hamstrings, patella or quadriceps tendon needs to be harvested, tunnels drilled into your femur and tibia for the graft to be inserted and then secured with screws. Sounds pretty full on, and it is! Due to this you can often end up with a lot of swelling and soreness immediately post-surgery. So what do you need to do to settle this down and kick start your rehab? Read on to find out…
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May 29, 2023
Darcy will take you through some basic tips that are important in the management preparation and rehabilitation from a total knee replacement.
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May 29, 2023
Hip and knee osteoarthritis can sometimes get in the way of doing the things we love. Exercise in various forms can help you take control of your pain.
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May 29, 2023
Ankle sprains need more love and attention than you may think. Taking the right steps can help you to avoid further injury and get back to performing better (& faster)!
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May 19, 2023
Do you have golfer’s elbow, but don’t play golf, or participate in any golf-like activities? Read below to find out how your wrist positioning can be causing pain at your elbow!
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