An Increase In Older Weight Lifters In recent years I have noticed a trend of more and more of my older patients becoming seriously invested in weight training as a form of exercise. Lifting weights was previously an activity favored by guys in their 20’s, is now common for both men and women in their… Read More >
When To Ice Verses When To Heat Generally there is still some confusion around the use of ice verses heat when treating injuries and managing pain. Frequently I will have patients tell me they didn’t ice and injury or heat some pain because they weren’t sure which one to use and didn’t want to make… Read More >
Potential Causes Of Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome? Rotator cuff impingement can be caused from a traumatic injury such as a fall, however it is repeated movement of your arm into the impingement zone overhead that most frequently causes rotator cuff impingement. When overhead movements are performed the rotator cuff gets trapped and pinched under the… Read More >
How Is Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosed? A physiotherapist can typically diagnose plantar fasciitis through using the history of the condition and a clinical examination. X-rays can be used to investigate for the presence of a heel spur, which are calcium deposits that build up on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs are a process… Read More >
How Is Jumpers Knee Diagnosed? Diagnosis of jumpers knee is typically based on the history of the condition and the clinical findings without need for special investigation, however investigations can be effectively used to help in both confirming suspicions around the diagnosis and ruling out other pathology. Imaging typically used when looking at patella tendinopathies… Read More >
Treatment Protocol For Corked Muscle Injuries A physiotherapist can help diagnose and grade injury severity. Muscle contusions are sometimes confused with muscle tears, applying the correct management for both the type and severity of injury is crucial when looking for a speedy return to play and preventing any complications along the way. Ideally following soft… Read More >
Treating ITB Syndrome, A Physiotherapists Perspective As a Sydney physio practicing in an exercise crazy city and a runners paradise, like many other physios I am frequently called on to assess and treat knee pain, including ITB complaints. Treating ITB syndrome requires the physiotherapist to look at all of the potential causes and assessing the… Read More >
What Are Platelet Rich Plasma Injections? Platelet rich plasma more commonly referred to as PRP injections have been in use for several years and are an alternative treatment for managing chronic tendinopathy and degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis. Platelets are they cells in our blood associated with healing and repair, the basic science behind… Read More >
What Is A DVT? A deep vein thrombosis, more commonly referred to as a DVT occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually your legs. Which in turn can result in potentially serious health effects if this thrombus blocks a blood vessel. A deep… Read More >
Treadmill Verses Road Running: Which Is Better? Answering the question regarding which is the best, treadmill verses road running is not really something that can be labeled as one being “better” than the other. Treadmill running and road running are clearly very similar, but at the same time differ in some significant ways, both having… Read More >