Laser therapy refers to the therapeutic use of laser technology in physiotherapy and other medical or allied health disciplines. The term “LASER” is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In simpler terms, laser therapy involves using focused light energy to stimulate healing in tissues. This light is amplified and directed in a way that enhances its therapeutic potential.
The Night Wrap using Voltaren gel and Hirudoid cream is gaining attention for helping reduce pain and inflammation while you sleep. Here we will explore the science behind these two products and how to use them together safely for a great outcome. If you suffer from aggravated joint pain, acute reactive tendon related pain and are looking for an effective nighttime solution. The combination of these to over the counter creams could be exactly what you are searching for.
The Anatomy Of The Tibialis Posterior Muscle The tibialis posterior muscle commonly referred to as “tib post”, may just be one of the most important muscles in the body that you have never even heard of till now. Your “tib post” is a muscle that sits in the lower leg where the majority of the… Read More >
Tennis Elbow A Tendinopathy Of The Elbow Tennis Elbow is antiquated term for an injury, or irritation tissues in the forearm that are responsible for the the activity of extending the wrist and fingers. These tissues are vital for gripping a tennis racquet and generating power with a number of tennis strokes specifically with a… Read More >
Diagnosing Medial Elbow Pain Diagnosis of golfer’s elbow is normally a clinical diagnosis made by your physiotherapist, doctor or similarly appropriately skilled practitioner. Following listening to the complaint history and performing a few appropriate clinical tests, your physiotherapist can generally confirm a the diagnosis of Golfer’s Elbow without requiring any diagnostic investigations like X-rays or… Read More >
Achilles Tendinopathy A Blanket Term In recent years there has been a shift in the way achilles tendon complaints are labelled and managed. This change has come about primarily because of increased understanding around the actual histology of the tendon and its painful structures. With this there has been a movement away from labelling all… Read More >
Question Time Regarding The Achilles Tendon I was recently interviewed by a high school student for a project they were doing regarding the Achilles tendon. They asked some good questions, which I did my best to answer from my clinical experience. Some of the questions I thought may be of interest to others, so I… Read More >
