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Nov
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.
Category Archives: Muscle Pain and Tendinopathy
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Nov
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.
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Jul
How Does Shockwave Treatment Achieve Results? One principle behind how shockwave treatment (ESWT) achieves great results, is through the generated high pressured acoustic shockwaves travelling through the skin, inducing microtrauma to the targeted tissue. This microtrauma stimulates a healing response in the body. A response which can involve blood vessel formation, improved metabolism, increased nutrient… Read More >
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Jul
Jul
Shockwave Therapy At Sydney Physio Clinic At Sydney Physio Clinic we are pleased to be able offer our patients access to radial shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy (also referred to as ESWT) is a relatively new tool used in the fight against many chronic musculoskeletal conditions. An effective tool in the conservative treatment of soft tissue… Read More >
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Jun
Jun
Conservative Non-Invasive Treatment For Ganglion Cysts The initial treatment of a ganglion cyst is generally not a surgical one. Because these cysts are not cancerous, and many disappear given time. If there are no symptoms beyond simply a visual lump, then it may be recommended to take the “wait and see approach”. Load and stress… Read More >
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May
May
Most ganglion cysts form a visible lump. However, smaller cysts can remain hidden under the skin. Many cysts will cause no symptoms at all
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May
May
Massage And Physiotherapy Treatment We now offer sports massage from Sydney Physio Clinic. Traditionally the use of massage has made up a large amount of the treatment time spent in physio rooms. Regardless of the complaint, be it a sports injury, post-op rehab following surgeries, or for the treatment of sore back and necks, massage… Read More >
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Dec
Dec
Can You Stop Yourself From Getting DOMS? There currently isn’t any research backing to suggest that stretching (static stretching) either before, or after exercise alters the likelihood of developing delayed onset muscle soreness from any exercise session. Possibly what is the best way to attempt to safeguard yourself against getting DOMS following exercise is simply… Read More >
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Nov
Nov
What Massage Creams Do Physios Use? A number of my clients will ask me, what cream am I using on them in my clinic and should they buy any specific creams to apply to their sprain, strain or injury? A common “active ingredient” in many creams used to help treat sprains and strains is arnica…. Read More >