Author Archives: Hayden Latimer
Nov
Mallet finger is an injury to the extensor tendon at the fingertip. Resulting in the inability to straighten the finger. This condition often arises from trauma that forces the fingertip into excessive flexion. Leading to tendon damage.
Nov
Retrocalcaneal bursitis causes pain and discomfort at the back of the heel. Involving inflammation of the bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac, specifically located between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone.
Nov
A Haglund deformity, is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel. This condition can cause discomfort, irritation, and pain, especially when wearing certain types of footwear. In some circumstances, a Haglund deformity can significantly impact mobility and quality of life.
Nov
Effective communication is essential in healthcare. For Spanish-speaking individuals, finding a physiotherapist who understands both the language and cultural context can significantly impact their treatment experience.
Nov
In the increasingly multicultural society that is Sydney, effective communication in healthcare is more important than ever. For Italian speaking individuals seeking physiotherapy, having a practitioner who speaks their language can significantly enhance the treatment experience.
Nov
At Sydney Physio Clinic we are aware that people have very busy lives, finding the time to make an appointment during the regular working week isn’t easy to do. For this reason we are very happy to offer weekend Physio appointments in the city.
Oct
Using Standing Desks To Increase Life Expectancy The American Cancer Society released research statistics indicating people sitting more than six hours a day have a higher death rate. It is easy to see why sitting is labeled as the new smoking. Couple this with other studies finding similar results, where active people exercising for at… Read More >
Oct
Baker’s Cyst: A Potential Cause Of Pain In The Back Of Knee Physiotherapists regularly treat patients complaining of having knee pain. Back of knee pain is not as common as having patients complaining about anterior knee pain (front of knee pain). A potential cause of back of knee pain, is the presence of a popliteal… Read More >
Oct
Ultrasound Therapy As Used By Physiotherapists? Ultrasound therapy in physiotherapy is the utilization of sound waves to help stimulate a healing response. As a result, this from of ultrasound is referred to as therapeutic ultrasound. The sound waves utilized in therapeutic ultrasound, sit above the range capable of being detected by human hearing. Sound waves… Read More >