PHYSIO SYDNEY CBD RESOURCE GUIDE

Australian Physiotherapy Resources and Education

This blog is a comprehensive resource guide dedicated to discussion around common injuries and their management. Written by members of our experienced team at Sydney Physio Clinic. Topics are selected with our client base in mind. Intended to cover a range of relevant issues attending physio Sydney CBD practices.

Italian Speaking Physio

Italian Speaking Physio At Sydney Physio Clinic

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.

Weekend Physio Open Saturday

Weekend Physio, We Are Open Saturday & Sunday

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.

Standing Desks The New Norm

Standing Desks The New Norm

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 >

Bakers Cysts And Back Of Knee Pain: What Does It Mean?

Bakers Cysts And Back Of Knee Pain: What Does It Mean?

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 >

Physio And Ultrasound Therapy

Physio And Ultrasound Therapy

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 >

MCL Injury: A Common Cause Of Medial Knee Pain

MCL Injury: A Common Cause Of Medial Knee Pain

Following acute trauma to the knee, assessment can prove difficult. An acute MCL injury is often painful and there may be swelling, as well as a loss of motion. These things make grading injury severity and treatment planning challenging.

Should I Have ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

Should I Have ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

To Cut, Or Not To Cut? That Is The Question Making a decision regarding having ACL reconstruction surgery is not always straightforward. Following complete ACL rupture, many athletes find they are unable to participate in cutting, or pivoting-type sports. Failing to do so, due to feelings of instability.  Others however, find they have even more… Read More >

Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain And Its Management

Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain And Its Management

Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain: The Sporting Shoulder Injury Injuries to the Acromioclavicular joint make up almost half of all sporting shoulder injuries. An acromioclavicular joint sprain, often referred to as the AC jt, is an injury typically the result of direct impact to the shoulder. This includes, but is not limited to a fall, or tackle…. Read More >

Patella Dislocation Painfully Common

Patella Dislocation Painfully Common

Patella Dislocation An Adolescence Injury A patella dislocation is a common injury. Typically the result of either a twisting injury, or from a direct impact to the knee. Impact when the knee is in a slightly bent position. Patella dislocation injuries are more common in the younger athletic population. With teenagers the most common age… Read More >