Not All Bumps Are Dowager’s Humps The presence of a significant “bump” at the base of your neck may indicate a Dowager’s hump. However it is normal that the bones (spinous processes) of the vertebrae my seem to protrude somewhat at the base of your neck, this does not necessarily mean you have a dowager’s… Read More >
Conservative Non-Invasive Treatment For Ganglion Cysts The initial treatment of a ganglion cyst is generally not surgical. Because these cysts are not cancerous and many disappear given time, if there are no symptoms beyond a visual lump then it may be recommend to take the wait and see approach. Because load and stress to the… Read More >
Ganglion Cysts Symptoms Most ganglion cysts form a visible lump, however, smaller cysts can remain hidden under the skin. Many cause no symptoms beyond the presence of the visible lump, however a large ganglion cyst can be of cosmetic concern to some individuals. The appearance will be that of a smooth lump under the skin,… Read More >
Ganglion Cysts Project From Around Joints Like A Balloon On A Stick A ganglion cyst is a collection of fluid that grows out of tissues surrounding a joint like tendon sheaths, ligaments, joint lining… It grows a bit like a balloon on a stalk where the fluid inside the balloon is thick and slippery similar… Read More >
A Novel Written By All Physiotherapists At Sydney Physio Clinic, we often have regular clients who do not do their exercises prescribed to them. Patients are therefore disappointed when they don’t see any visible results or have recurring problems. We get it, they’re hard, they’re often uncomfortable, they’re repetitive and monotonous. Why do we give… Read More >
The Myth Of Exercise Compliance Here at Sydney Physio Clinic, we often prescribe exercises to patients only to see them a week later to find out that the patient hasn’t done any of them. The question is: Why don’t patients do their rehab prescribed to them? From my own perspective (having had three knee reconstructions,… Read More >
The beneFITS Of Turning House Hold Chores Into Exercise Did you know that the World Health Organization ranks inactivity as the fourth largest cause of mortality after high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity? Probably not. Keeping an active lifestyle is necessary for maintaining your physical and mental health. Spending 40- 60 hours a week sitting… Read More >
Why A Home Work Out Is Such A Good Idea No one likes cleaning, it sucks (as much as the vacuum) and is a thankless chore. Here at Sydney Physio Clinic, patients often wonder how they can incorporate their exercises in to their busy life. Studies have shown that the average Australian spends 5 +… Read More >
Eccentric Strengthening: Important In Tendon Rehabilitation Eccentric strengthening exercises are regularly used in the rehabilitation of sport injuries. An eccentric contraction is the motion of a muscle while it is lengthening under load. Some examples of activities involving an eccentric contraction include the action of walking down a steep hill or resisting the effects of… Read More >
Eccentric Contraction Of A Muscle An eccentric contraction is the motion of a muscle while it is lengthening under load, where the muscle contracts to control joint motion performed by an outside force. An example of an eccentric contraction is when performing an exercise such as a biceps curl. With this exercise the action of… Read More >