LATERAL EPICONDYLAGIA (TENNIS ELBOW)

Lateral Epicondylalgia refers to pain experienced on the outside of the elbow, which can also travel down the forearm towards the wrist. This condition presents gradually as pain arising from the top of the forearm and/or the outside of the elbow. This is where our main gripping muscles originate from and attach to the bone…

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Are you getting the following symptoms? What could’ve caused this rotator cuff injury? How can physiotherapy help? We will do an assessment to find out what is causing your symptoms first and then treatment accordingly. This may include: Treatment can involve: Treatment is determined by your symptoms. It’s important to know everyone is different and…

Lipoedema

Lipoedema, is a hereditary disorder, which leads to a pattern of abnormal adipose tissue accumulation affecting the thighs, buttocks and lower legs, and sometimes the arms. Lipoedema may cause considerable tissue enlargement, swelling and pain. It might significantly impair mobility, ability to perform activities of daily living, and psychosocial wellbeing. It has been shown to…

Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise – Kyrah Tos

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease which is characterised by the formation of areas of demyelination (plaques) throughout the brain and spinal cord. The plaques can impair nerve conduction and transmission leading to a variety of symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, balance problems, numbness and/or cognitive disability. The…

Hamstring Strains

Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries across a variety of sports e.g., AFL, soccer, sprinting, dance etc. The severity of the strain can range from very mild (grade 1), to very severe (grade 3). There are numerous risk factors that can increase your chance of sustaining a hamstring strain including age, muscle…

Exercise & Diabetes – Kyrah Tos

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar known as glucose. The primary types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes (5%–10% of cases)  is an autoimmune disease which results from cellular-mediated autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic b-cells, producing insulin deficiency. In…

Back Block Exercise

Perform 3-4 times a day as required for pain relief (at least 2 times a day) Lie with yellow pages across top of sacrum and under buttocks Need to lie on the floor with none or 1 pillow only Slowly straighten and relax 1 leg at a time remain in this position for 1 minute…