Hamstring Rehabilitation exercises
As recently discussed, hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries to occur in sport. As these have a high recurrence rate it is vital that as physiotherapists we get people back to their activity as soon as we can but, also limit the chances of injuring the hamstrings again. There are 2 ways […]
Hamstring Strains
Hamstring strain injuries are one of the most common injuries in running sports and can take anywhere from two to six weeks or more to heal depending on the degree of injury. It is important to rehabilitate hamstring strains well after injury, as they have a high recurrence rate and can become problematic for some […]
Anxiety and Massage
Anxiety, stress, insomnia, depression. These things can make everything else in life so much more challenging. The mind is powerful. Chemical balance and imbalances do matter. Regardless of how you feel, we want you to feel better, live better, and if it’s affecting your physical activity – then move better too! Caring touch delivered in […]
The Role of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
What is ESSA? ESSA (Exercise and Sports Science Australia) is the national advocacy, accrediting and membership body for Exercise Physiologists. AEP’s were granted status as a Medicare provider in 2005. This was followed by recognition of the compensable services under Workcover, DVA, NDIS and private health insurers. Part of the allied health system for […]
Anterior Knee Pain including Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
Anterior Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Pain, Patella Tendinopathy or Osgood Schlatter’s Disease) is characterised as pain at the front of the knee from insidious origin that gradually builds up over time. At Burleigh and Broadbeach Physio Centres it is the one of the most common knee complaints we see. Patellofemoral Pain is more specifically dysfunction and […]
Our skeleton and how to care for it
Osteoporosis is defined as “a progressive metabolic bone disease characterised by the loss of bone mineral density, compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased susceptibility to fracture.” Essentially, it’s a disease that causes brittle bones that are more likely to break. It is typically known as a silent disease, as it is often […]
What is trigger point dry needling (TDN)?
TDN is a manual therapy treatment technique that uses fine filament needles to: immediately release trigger points in overactive / tight muscles normalise tone in a muscle and/ or stimulate tendon healing The result of trigger point dry needling: immediately improves pain and irritation in a muscle or joint improves joint mobility and function allows […]
I’m not as steady as I used to be!
Are you losing confidence walking on uneven surfaces, or feeling unsteady in the shower? Did you know one of more older Australians living in the community aged 65 and up fall one or more times every year? There is an increased tendency to fall with advancing age as strength is lost, normal walking gait is […]
ONERO offers new hope for addressing Osteoporosis
What is the effect of Osteoporosis in Australia? The increase in health care costs and rising pressure on the healthcare system associated with an aging population is of great concern [1], with chronic diseases being responsible for the greatest healthcare costs in the older population. Osteoporosis currently affects 1.2 million Australians [2], while a further […]
I have an extra bone in my foot!? Is that normal?
It is not usually until you have to have an x-ray that you may find you have an extra bone in your skeletal make-up of your feet. Although sometimes you may notice that your foot has a mysterious bump that other friends and family do not have. Do not freak out!!! Breathe! It is a […]