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 […]
Peyronie’s disease
Men’s Health for Movember 2018 I thought I’d share some information about a little-known, very distressing condition called Peyronie’s disease (PD). It has a higher incidence in the post-radical prostatectomy population. I would like to recognise Jo Milios (Physiotherapist, PhD candidate) for her dedication to this topic making it the subject of her RCT’s, which […]
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 […]
FIFA 11+ and the KNEE program
In the middle of the Aussie sports season, I thought it would be great to discuss two programs within some of the most common sports that have been shown through a multitude of studies to decrease the risk of injury and keep you out of the physiotherapy clinic. With ACL injuries alone accounting for 25% of serious netball […]
Bone Health
Have you ever wondered what the potential risk factors are for osteoporotic fracture? There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors relating to the risk factors of osteoporosis. Genetics dictate the majority of your bone strength but there are modifiable lifestyle factors which contribute to your overall bone health including physical activity and dietary factors. If […]
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Since the beginning of professional sport there has always been a push to have an edge over the competition, whether that be through types of training, specific diets or supplements. Over the last 5 years there has been a massive push in blood flow restriction in the big four American sports, which could have huge […]
Changes to codeine access
From 1 February 2018, medicines containing codeine will no longer be available without a prescription. As an alternative to prescribing codeine, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has encouraged GPs to refer patients to physiotherapists. If you have been affected by these recent changes and would like to consider Physiotherapy to treat pain, please […]
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 […]
Help for Diastasis Rectus
This article discusses rectus diastasis associated with pregnancy and stretching of the abdominal muscles and how to manage this condition with pelvic floor and transversus abdominus (core stability) strengthening.