Hip bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric bursitis, is one of the most common reasons for hip pain in people of all ages; and is thought to affect approximately 15% of women and 8% of men, with middle aged women being the demographic that is most likely to present with this injury. Your hip joint …
Physiotherapy for hip bursitis – banish hip pain Read More »
In the clinic, we often see gym goers presenting with upper, middle, or lower back pain from lifting weights, through exercises such as deadlift and back squat. Does this mean that lifting weights is bad for your back? It certainly doesn’t, and whilst there is a risk of back injuries, there are numerous strategies we …
If you have previously, or are currently experiencing knee pain, you may think that resting your affected leg and stopping all knee exercises is one of the best things you can do to help this. In reality, it is often important to undertake an exercise plan to promote healthy movement, desensitise the nervous system, and …
Sciatica, or sciatic pain, is a term used to describe symptoms of pain, pins and needles, or reduced muscular control due to sciatic nerve root irritation. When the sciatic nerve root is compressed in the lower lumbar spine, symptoms can be felt along the pathway of this nerve, starting at the lower back, and travelling …
Sciatica Physiotherapy Treatment – Fast, Reliable & Safe Results Read More »
If you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, driving, or slouching, especially at the computer – you may feel that your poor posture is probably in need of some correction, especially if you are experiencing lower back pain or neck pain! And you are partially correct! Interestingly, however, there are some other …
Running has a large participation rate in Australia with an estimated 1.2 million Australians aged over the age of 15 participating in running each and every year. Running has so many health benefits, both physically and mentally, however due to the demands on the body, it is also an activity that results in pain and …
Tips on Injury-Free Running From a Physiotherapist Who Runs Read More »
As a runner one of the most frustrating things on earth is getting an injury that not only stops you from enjoying your running, but also causes your hard earned progress to go backwards; in fact, when this happens most of us actually decide to run through the pain until it eventually gets even worse …
Physiotherapy for Runners: Your Best Training Partner Read More »
Do you have pain over the side of your hip? What a pain in the butt! There are a number of possible causes of hip pain. The main ones are gluteal tendinopathy or trochanteric bursitis (Weird names, I know…. but I’ll do my best to explain them!) Gluteal Tendinopathy Gluteal tendinopathy is a common cause …
If you are a runner and you would like to either improve your performance or decrease your injury risk, this may be for you! Before we talk about hip mobility, I’d like to clear up the use of the words mobility and flexibility. They are commonly used to talk about the same thing, however, they …
The Lizard Pose – Hip Mobility Exercise for Runners Read More »
Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are common musculoskeletal injuries with a high prevalence among the general population and individuals who participate in sports. Despite the high prevalence, it is reported that approximately 50% of individuals who sustain a LAS will seek medical attention; and the worrying statistic? A large proportion of those who sustain a LAS will develop …
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