Corks/muscle contusions/bruises
This article discusses the blunt trauma occuring to muscle tissue which causes a cork or haematoma and how best to manage it. And the repercussions of poor management (myositis ossificians).
Miami OzTag – 10% discount for registered players
Burleigh and Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centres are proud to announce our support for Miami Oztag. We now offer a 10% discount to all registered Oztag players. Oztag is the fastest growing recreational sport in Queensland. Oztag is a non-tackling game with limited contact and the rules are designed to encourage this. Passing, catching, tagging, evasive and […]
Plantar fasciitis causing foot pain
This article discusses heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs as well as the causes and treatment (eg ice, massage, footwear, stretches and exercises).
Physiotherapy for Acute Knee Injuries
There’s nothing worse than landing awkwardly on the basketball court, making a quick turn in your touch game, or twisting in the soft sand and feeling something ‘go’ in your knee. There is usually some instantaneous pain which may or may not continue, and often it is difficult to walk normally. This is an acute […]
Osgood Schlatters and Severs Disease – Growth plate injuries
This article discusses adolescent growth plate injuries of the knee and heel- Severs and Osgood Slatters disease as well as managment and symptoms.
April No Falls Day
Gold Coast April No Falls Day – 30th April Raising Awareness! Every day, 133 older Queenslanders have a fall requiring medical attention, even though falls are mostly preventable. Falls have a big impact on mobility and independence, but there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk. Just about all falls are predictable […]
Lower Limb Muscle Tears
What does a muscle tear feel like? A muscle tear often happens as you try to move quickly, especially if you are not warmed up properly. People often describe a tear as feeling like someone has kicked them in the leg, or as a snapping sensation. Usually you will not be able to continue on […]
Headaches
This article discusses different pathology and causes of headache including cervicogenic (with neck pain/ stiffness), migrane (vascular) and tension headaches. We show causes and management for heaches and neck pain.
Tennis Elbow
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylalgia causes pain where the forearm muscles attach to the outside of the elbow. It effects the tendon of the muscles which extends into the back of the wrist and hand. People who suffer from tennis elbow often are in jobs requiring repetitive manual tasks. The peak incidence of this condition occurs […]
Ankle Sprains
This article covers symptoms and pathology of the acute ankle sprain. It also discusses exercises and rehabilitation managment for swelling, pain and difficulty walking after a sprain.