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 >
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 >
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 >
Most ganglion cysts form a visible lump. However, smaller cysts can remain hidden under the skin. Many cysts will cause no symptoms at all
Make The Most Of Your Extras With nib First Choice Network At Sydney Physio Clinic we are proud to be a part of the nib preferred provider scheme, known as the nib first choice network. As with all private health insurance funds as a member you can see any healthcare professional your choosing (assuming their… Read More >
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 >
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 >
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 >
The Common Types Of Topical Pain Killers Topical pain killers come in several different forms, ranging from being available as a rub on, roll on, spray on liquid or creams, as well as coming in adhesive long lasting topical patch form which can be placed on the site of discomfort. There are many different options… Read More >
The Difference Between A Chiropractor And A Physiotherapist What’s the difference between a chiropractor and a physiotherapist is a question I get asked by a several of my patients. Between an osteopath, physiotherapist and a chiropractor there is a lot of confusion with regards to what each health professional does, what differentiates one from the… Read More >