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.
The Nutcracker Phenomenon The pain associated with os trigonum injury is often reported as a patient experiencing a deep unresolving pain in the posterior ankle joint following ankle injury, or associated with an overload of repetitive forceful toe pointing actions. Although the exact mechanism of an os trigonum injury varies it is commonly associated with… Read More >
Ankle Pain And Posterior Tibial Talar Impingement Syndrome Several different terminologies have been used to describe the condition termed Os Trigonum Syndrome. Os Trigonum Syndrome is characterised by pain felt in the back of the ankle, elicited with toe pointing (plantarflexion) motions. Sometimes also referred to as the symptomatic os trigonum, talar compression syndrome, posterior… Read More >
Self Managing Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Frequently I find that most minor trigger points are self manageable, meaning they shouldn’t require professional attention to “release” them. When locating a myofascial trigger point yourself, the point should feel “relevant” meaning that the pain provoked from pressure feels related to the discomfort you are wanting to relieve…. Read More >
How To Treat Trigger Points The management of symptomatic trigger points are often relatively easily addressed by taking a combined approach of rest, stretching and movement. Allowing your body to rest if you have “muscle knots” by taking a break from those activities responsible for causing the trigger points is a logical starting point. Coupling… Read More >
What Is Gamer’s Thumb? Gamer’s thumb is the colloquial name given to a condition I have previously written about called De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. This condition is not exclusive to gamers but also common during pregnancy, and post pregnancy when breastfeeding, as well as common in musicians. It is typically related to chronic overuse of your… Read More >
Muscle Knots Are A Relatively Common Cause Of Shoulder Pain Muscle knots, also known as trigger points and myofascial trigger points are small lumps (or bumps) in the muscle or fascial tissue that can be painful to the touch. These trigger points are capable of causing local pain as well as causing referred pain. Referred… Read More >
Does The Adapted M.I.C.E. Method Need Changing? More recently there has been new consideration regarding the relevance around the application of ice with acute injuries. The R.I.C.E. method has been revisited in and some proposing a newer modified M.I.C.E. method where movement is encouraged rather than rest which aligns well with how we practice our… Read More >
RICE An Oldie, But A Goodie??? The R.I.C.E. method of Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation has been a popular and recommended approach for acute sprain and strain management for many many years. However this treatment method may not be the best recovery method for all injuries and like many medical approaches has been adapted as… Read More >
Acute Management For Sprains And Strains Minor acute injuries such as a sprained ankle or a pulled hamstring are commonly managed using the RICE method at home in the initial stages. RICE has classically been a go to first aid approach for minor sporting injuries where the goal is to ease pain, reduce swelling and… Read More >
Diagnosing Soft Tissue Injuries The diagnosis of strains and sprains is achieved though a history of the causative factor/s, physical assessment and through excluding other causes for symptoms such as fractures, or non-mechanical causes. Imaging to assist diagnosis of a suspected sprain or strain may be requested if the source of the issue can’t be… Read More >