“Bursitis” - even the word seems to ooze menace. And that’s not too far off to tell the truth! While we’ve written about shoulder bursitis in the past, it’s not just your arms that suffer from it - any joint can fall victim to bursitis. Case in point: hip bursitis. But first, a quick recap: what are bursae, and what do they do? For those of you just tuning in, [...]
Technology has changed our lives. For the most part, it’s been for the better - who doesn’t love being able to hitch a ride on-demand, or have any question answered immediately? It’s even helped physiotherapists like us deliver even better results to people suffering pain. New technology takes the guesswork out of diagnosing pain, and we’re closely watching the development of technologies like powered exoskeletons. While technology has been a [...]
Need to get back into action after an injury? Taking up a new sport? Looking for ways to improve or optimise your performance? Physio for athletes is different from regular physiotherapy. While a large part of it is still overcoming pain, Physio for athletes is proactive. It’s all about preventing injury and improving technique and performance. Moreover, since athletes are considerably more active, Physio for athletes requires a deeper understanding [...]
Hip pains - an almost expected part of aging and a common (if slightly ageist) punchline. But it’s not just seniors who can suffer from hip pains - in fact, hip problems can strike people of any age. It should go without saying that hip overuse injuries and can be especially disruptive. Your hip joint provides strength, stability and support - without it, you wouldn’t be able to walk, lean, [...]
We use the phrase “pain in the neck” to refer to any relatively minor inconvenience in our lives. But as anyone suffering from neck pain will tell you, a neck injury is anything but minor! With so many of us spending most of our days hunched over desks, gazing at computer screens or craning our necks to get a better view of our smartphones, neck pain is on the [...]
A couple of weeks ago, we addressed the causes and treatments of shin splints. Of course, we overlooked a fairly major consideration when writing that - namely, how to avoid shin splints in the first place! Today, our Highett physio will help you understand how you can prevent shin splints from ever happening to begin with. But first, a note about stretching… If you participated in any sport during your [...]
A common question that many physiotherapists get asked is, “What exactly does a physio do?” For many, physiotherapy is a mystery. We don’t blame you - if you don’t have persistent pain or have not suffered a debilitating injury, it’s likely you’ve hardly given the physio a second thought. But with around 31% of Australians suffering from mobility-affecting musculoskeletal issues, and up to an astonishing 90% of ALL Australians suffering [...]
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