Tennis Elbow: A Painful Reality for Many
Tennis Elbow: A Painful Reality for Many Tennis elbow, officially known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects many tennis players, but it’s not just limited to the court. Anyone who engages in repetitive wrist and forearm movements, such as golfers, carpenters, or even computer users, can be at risk. The Painful Reality […]
Tennis: More than just a sport
Tennis: More Than Just a Sport Tennis is a fantastic sport that offers numerous benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. From improving cardiovascular health to enhancing mental acuity, tennis can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. The Key Physical Benefits of Tennis Cardiovascular Health: Playing tennis regularly can help improve […]
The Role of Physiotherapy in the Ageing Community
Ageing is a natural part of life, and as we grow older, we may face various physical challenges that can impact our mobility and overall quality of life. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in the wellbeing of those in their mature part of the ageing spectrum by addressing these challenges and promoting healthy habits. In […]
Runner’s Knee
Runner’s Knee: Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Run? Knee pain while running is one of the most common problems we see in runners. Often referred to as runner’s knee, the condition people are usually describing is patellofemoral pain: pain arising from the region around or behind the kneecap. It commonly becomes noticeable during […]
Activity and Exercise: Are You Getting Enough?
Activity and Exercise: Are You Getting Enough? Most of us know that exercise is good for us. The harder question is: are we actually doing enough? For many Australians, the answer appears to be no. Australian Bureau of Statistics data has consistently shown that a large proportion of adults and children fall short of recommended […]
Knee OA (Part 2)
Post by Sam Donaldson, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist What can you do? Thank you for following on through these blogs on knee osteoarthritis (OA). Hopefully, some of this information has been helpful and the same goes for what follows. Many of us start the new year by getting more active. Unfortunately, sometimes this means we […]
Mechanotherapy
Mechanotherapy One of the most important ideas in rehabilitation is surprisingly simple: The human body changes in response to what we ask it to do. Lift a heavy weight regularly and muscle can become stronger. Run consistently and the muscles, tendons, bones and cardiovascular system adapt to running. Stop loading a limb for long enough […]