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Headaches are one of the most difficult conditions in general practice. They are often the most disabling and limiting of conditions most people experience. Recent research released at an international […]

Evidence-based management of cervicogenic headaches shows that manual therapy and specific exercises are beneficial for cervicogenic headaches. In 2009 noted Researchers Bogduk and Govind, found that the treatment of cervicogenic […]

Heel pain is one of the most common foot injuries assessed, diagnosed and treated by a podiatrists, physiotherapists and sports medicine doctors. Heel pain most commonly occurs in middle aged […]

The hip joint is formed by the head of the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum of the pelvis (a concave dome shaped area in the pelvic bone). The labrum […]

What is it? This condition refers to degeneration of the hip joint surfaces and often a loss of space between the hip and pelvic bones. What do I look for? […]

What is it? Both Perthes and a SUFE are quite serious conditions and require Specialist management What do I look for ? What causes it? When do I see someone […]

Useful in the following areas: Food and nutrition is prone to many fads, myths and misconceptions which a dietitian can verify. You will benefit from a dietary assessment to ensure […]

A recent review of Literature and research into the effects of hydrotherapy in hip and knee pain found the following: Hydrotherapy is beneficial prior to surgery Hydrotherapy is beneficial immediately […]

With netball, and all the football codes commencing their seasons, you are sure to have patients limp in saying ‘I think I have done my knee!’ Working out just what […]

The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick strip of fibrous tissue that passes down the outside of the thigh and attaches just below the outside of the knee. During running […]

What is it? The iliotibial band is a strong band of connective tissue that runs from the hip region on the outside of the thigh and attaches onto the outside […]

It may surprise you that approximately one in four Australians, over the age of 15, suffer from bladder leakage, also known as urinary incontinence – that equates to nearly 5 […]

It may surprise you that approximately one in four Australians, over the age of 15, suffer from bladder leakage, also known as urinary incontinence – that equates to nearly 5 […]

Did you know; There is a wide variety of problems that can occur in a patients feet. Problems can include corns and calluses, toenail problems, arch and heel pain, pain […]

What is it? This condition refers to degeneration of the knee joint surfaces and often a loss of space between the thigh and shin bones. What do I look for? […]

Low back pain is an extremely common complaint in our society today with up to 80% of the population suffering some form of lower back pain in their lifetime. There […]

What is it? A staggering 80-90% of the population experience lower back pain at some point during their lifetime. Back pain can also refer pain into the buttocks, legs and […]

These exercises are designed to improve and maintain the length and mobility of your lower limbs and prevent further injury. Please ask your physiotherapist if you are unsure if you […]

Anatomy of the lumbar spine In between each of the five lumbar vertebrae (bones) is a disc, a tough fibrous shock-absorbing pad. The disc is a combination of strong connective […]

The stability of a joint is increased by the presence of a joint capsule made up of connective tissue, thickened at points of stress to form ligaments. The ends of […]