Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots)
This article discusses deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots and their symptoms and complications. It also discusses early managament and prevention.
Core Stability and Back Pain
This article describes the anatomy of the lower back and multifidus, pelvic floor and transversus abdominus (or core stability muscles) and shows how to activate (contract) them to alleviate lower back pain
Recognising stroke – think FAST
This articles discusses signs of a stroke and when to call for assistance to prevent death and or minimise disability.
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).
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 […]
Achilles tendon pain
Information about pathologies/injuries of the achilles tendon, including partial tears, ruptures, tendinitis and tendinopathies, and their management.
Back pain – Early warning signs
Early warning signs of low back strain. How to recognise it and early self-management strategies.