Treatment of Lactation Mastitis
This article discusses symptoms and treatment of lactation mastitis including use of breast pumps, massage, antibiotics and ultrasound.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Bowel Symptoms
Written by Natali Zantvoort – Physio As pelvic floor physiotherapists, the focus of our practice is often treatment of bladder leakage and prolapse symptoms. Public awareness of these pelvic floor issues has increased in recent times and many clients are aware they can consult a physiotherapist for help. How can Physiotherapy help? When people attend […]
Bone Health FAQs
1. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is defined by the world health organisation as a disease characterised by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk. It is typically known as a silent disease, as it is often not picked up until it […]
Pain on the side of your hip? Conservative and surgical options for treatment
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) refers to a collection of musculoskeletal conditions that present as lateral sided hip pain or pain on the outside of the hip. Over the last 10 years our understanding of the causes of lateral hip pain has improved significantly. We have moved from the diagnosis of trochanteric bursitis, to gluteal […]
Ready to Return to exercise after being pregnant or having a baby?
If you are concerned about returning to exercise postnatally or just have questions about the best way to proceed, please come to see one of our Physios with a special interest in Women’s Health. Here are some things that we will discuss with you, assess for, and take into account in your personal situation: How […]
Patellofemoral Syndrome (anterior knee pain, runners knee)
Revised May 2021 Patellofemoral syndrome refers to pain arising from the joint between the kneecap and the underlying thigh bone (femur). Other names for this condition include patellofemoral pain syndrome, Chondromalacia Patella, Movie-goers knee, Anterior knee pain and runner’s knee. How does it happen? Patellofemoral syndrome most often results from overuse of the knee. When […]
Help, I keep feeling dizzy! What is BPPV and how to fix it?
Updated – 18th May 2021 Do you get dizzy and feel the room is spinning at times when you roll over in bed or turn your head quickly? Do you get dizzy when you look to the side while driving or walking? There are many causes of vertigo and dizziness, however the cause could be […]
ACL Cross Bracing Method
With the thinking around ACL management (Surgery vs. Non-surgery) changing over the last few years there has been an influx of new research looking at what could be the best evidence based treatment approach for a non-surgical recovery of an ACL tear. One case series looked at the use of the “Cross Bracing Method” and […]
Unwrapping Chronic Pain – Part 2
1 in 5 Aussies live with chronic or persistent pain. It’s complex, difficult, debilitating, costs our nation billions of dollars a year, and there isn’t a straightforward easy way out of it. BUT that’s not the end of the story. You can overcome chronic pain. I will try and unwrap some information around persistent pain in this […]
Unwrapping Chronic Pain – Part 1
1 in 5 Aussies live with chronic or persistent pain. It’s complex, difficult, debilitating, costs our nation billions of dollars a year, and there isn’t a straightforward easy way out of it. BUT that’s not the end of the story. You can overcome chronic pain. I will try and unwrap some information around persistent pain […]