What is the pain on the outside of my hip? It could be GTPS
Pain on the outside of the hip is a common complaint we treat here at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. I thought it would be a good idea to summarise how we currently diagnose and treat the most common person walking through our door with lateral hip pain as medical and anatomical knowledge continues to evolve.…
Read MoreHamstring Tendinopathy | How to Manage that “Pain in the Bottom”
Hamstring Tendinopathy: Have you noticed a pain in the bottom that just wont go away? Then you may have what is called a proximal hamstring tendinopathy. This article will describe the ins and outs of a hamstring tendinopathy and how to treat it! What is Hamstring Tendinopathy? A proximal hamstring tendinopathy is a pathology of…
Read MoreHow to Manage an Achilles Tendon Rupture
Do you have an Achilles Tendon Rupture? The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It connects the calf muscles in the back of the leg to the heel bone. When the calf muscles contract (flex) the Achilles tendon pulls on the heel, causing the foot to point. This movement…
Read MoreOsteoporosis & Exercise | Keeping Active the Safe Way
Osteoporosis affects over 1 million Australians! As the population of Australia enters into an “aging” era, the incidence and prevalence for the rate of Osteoporosis is on the rise. Osteoporosis is referred to as ‘silent disease’. This is due to the lack of symptoms until an event such as a fall. Considering this population subset,…
Read MoreRotator Cuff Strengthening is so Important! Top 4 exercises
Rotator Cuff Strengthening is so important to build strong shoulders. The shoulder is an extremely important joint and provides us with almost 360 degree movement in multiple directions. Without the available movement of the shoulder, we would have difficulty with basic everyday activities such as driving, washing our hair or hanging up the washing. Basically…
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