The Shoulder Joint, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Impingement Syndrome

The shoulder joint is a complex joint with movement in three directions Flexion/Extension, Abduction/Adduction, Horizontal Flexion/Extension. The ball of the head of the humerus articulates with the concave surface of the end of the scapula. This joint is called the Gleno-humeral joint (G-H J). The joint is [...]

The Hip Joint, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis Syndrome

The hip joint is a complex joint with movement in three directions Flexion/Extension, Abduction/Adduction, Horizontal Flexion/Extension. The ball of the head of the femur articulates with the concave surface of the acetabulum of the Ischium, one of the 3 bones that make up the pelvis. It is the best [...]

Ice is an effective and natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory.

Ice should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early stages of your problem.  (See below for application)

Whenever you experience swelling, redness or sharp / stabbing pain it is generally considered best to apply ice. Repeat until symptoms ease – usually [...]

Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help tominimise such injuries.

Important points to note :

Site in front of your workstation such [...]

Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. An injury that happens suddenly, such as a sprained ankle caused by an awkward footfall, is known as an acute injury.

Chronic injuries are caused by overusing the same muscle groups [...]

Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common, and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage.

It is possible to do more movements with the arm than with any other part of the body. The arm is such a useful tool that it’s a pity that there are [...]

Physiotherapists regularly treat sciatica and have terrific results.

Sciatica is the Latin word for “Pain down the back of the leg” Sciatica is referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back. See back pain.

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down through the buttocks and along the back [...]

What is good posture Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily activities.

If you want an example of good posture, just look at [...]

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle. They fracture more easily than normal bone. Even a minor bump or fall can cause a serious fracture. Half of all women and one-third of men over 60 in Australia will have a fracture due to osteoporosis.

What is osteoporosis? [...]

If you are one of the many Australians that suffers with neck pain, you will be pleased to know that our proven Physiotherapy approach may offer the solution you have been searching for.

One out of ten of us will have neck pain at some time in our life. In most cases it is not [...]