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Lateral ankle sprains: a simple management plan to return to activity
Ankle sprains are a common injury where one or more of the ligaments in the ankle are partially or completely torn. The anterior...

Dave the physio
May 26, 20212 min read


Cervicogenic headache
15-20% of headaches are cervicogenic, meaning that they originate from a neck condition. The pain begins in the neck and the back of the...

Suyi the physio
May 14, 20212 min read


SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT - 5 EXERCISES TO TREAT THAT NAGGING SHOULDER PAIN
Shoulder Impingement is a very common condition in the body that can affect daily function and your ability to do important tasks like...

Dave the physio
May 4, 20212 min read


Dry Needling
Dry needling is a type of treatment where a fine needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It uses similar needles to traditional...
Andy Wong
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Massage guns: your new best friend or passing fad?
Massage guns are becoming increasingly popular and one of the latest trends in the health and fitness space. The purpose of the blog is...
Andy Wong
Apr 6, 20213 min read


Piriformis Syndrome : Symptoms, causes and home exercises.
Piriformis Syndrome is a painful musculoskeletal condition, which leads to peripheral neuritis (nerve inflammation) of the branches of...
Andy Wong
Mar 8, 20212 min read


Treating your soft tissue injuries with PEACE and LOVE.
When was the last time you or someone you know had a soft tissue (tendon, muscle, ligament) injury? Something like rolling your ankle...

Dave the physio
Feb 1, 20213 min read


Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Amongst people with shoulder pain, shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common, accounting for 36% of all shoulder disorders....
Andy Wong
Dec 16, 20202 min read


ACL Reconstruction Part 3: Later stage rehab and return to sport
Following on from our previous post, for best outcomes and a faster recovery, it is important to achieve good range of motion, strength...

Dave the physio
Dec 2, 20203 min read


ACL reconstruction Part 2: Early stage rehab 0-6 weeks
In our previous blog post we discussed the pathology of ACL tears and briefly touched on the management of ACL injuries. This blog post...

Dave the physio
Nov 13, 20203 min read


ACL reconstruction Part 1: One of Australia's biggest burdens... what can we do?
Australia has the highest reported rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the world. Between 2000 and 2015, over 197,000...

Dave the physio
Nov 6, 20203 min read


Running towards your Achilles Heel - Achilles Teninopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most frequent overuse injuries causing pain in the ankle. Most often seen in runners, but also those...

Dave the physio
Oct 21, 20204 min read


Strength training for flexibility and injury reduction? Why your stretching routine isn't working.
Picture this. You noticed that your hamstrings are feeling tighter than usual. You've been working from home and can't go to the gym as...

Dave the physio
Aug 15, 20203 min read


DOMS (why you're so sore after a workout)
What is it and why it is important? In NSW on June 13th many gyms, pools and fitness studios reopened. Eager to get back into it, it...
Lachlan Hill
Jul 3, 20203 min read


Will online (telehealth) consultations really work for me?
What is telehealth? Online consultations (known as telehealth) are health services conducted via video streaming. With the changes due to...

Suyi the physio
Apr 3, 20204 min read


Ouch my face hurts! That stubborn jaw pain you still have.
What actually is jaw pain? Did you know that some physiotherapists can help you deal with jaw pain? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is...

Suyi the physio
Mar 27, 20206 min read


Does washing your hands reduce the risks of infections in home and in the community? (COVID-19)
Amid the coronavirus pandemic I thought I would write a quick article to help spread information about how hand hygiene can be effective in

Dave the physio
Mar 20, 20202 min read


Kinesio-tape: What is it and does it work???
This article is here to briefly tell you why kinesio tape is used and if it actually works.

Dave the physio
Mar 12, 20203 min read


What type of massage do I need?
Today’s topic answers “what type of massage do I need?”. This is for those who are new and curious about the purpose and effects of...
Maria Gonzales
Feb 29, 20203 min read


Is FOAM ROLLING actually helpful? (short answer.... HELL YEAH)
Self myofascial release (a.k.a foam rolling or spikey ball release) is being used by more and more people in the fitness and rehab world...

Dave the physio
Feb 27, 20202 min read
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