Muscle and tendon tears
Many of us have experienced muscle and tendon strains or minor tears, but what happens when the tears are larger and more serious? There are two classifications of tears—traumatic and atraumatic (degenerative)—and within these classifications, we have two grades of severity: Anatomy: What are muscles and tendons? Muscles are a contractile connective tissue made from numerous myofibrils (muscle fibres) containing Actin […]
Why you need physio post-mastectomy
A mastectomy is more than just a surgical procedure. Not simply because it tends to be involved with managing, or the risk of, cancer; it’s understandably a highly emotional experience for a woman to lose a breast for so many reasons. The surgery itself is carried out under a general anesthetic and may include an […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that can lead to numbness, tingling and/or pain in the hands and fingers, and we often see it affect pregnant women. So, why would a growing belly cause tingly fingers? Amid the many physical changes that women experience during pregnancy, some can contribute to the development of CTS […]
We’re back in the SLING of things
Ever wondered why when you injure your left shoulder, you suddenly start getting pain in your right hip? Or when you hurt your right knee, the left side of your body seems to be feeling tighter and more tense? Our bodies are an intricate network of slings. Slings are groups of muscles that are connected […]
Neck Pain
The best posture is the next posture! As you can probably imagine, physios see a a LOT of clients with neck and shoulder pain. Quite often, the pain is attributed to sustained desk-based postures. Research has shown that, in addition to making physical ergonomic desk changes (adjusting screen height, chair set-up and other workstation elements), […]
Touchy Tendons
Tendons are a fibrous connective tissue (a bit like a rope) that connect all our muscles to bones, allowing our limbs to move. As our muscles contract and relax, tendons allow the bones to move like a lever. Tendons also play a large role in shock absorption, which helps prevent muscle injuries. While tendons are […]
Pregnancy and recovery support … but make it fashion.
In collaboration with obstetricians, SRC Health has designed a range of garments to help women feel comfortable throughout their pregnancies, and to help new mums get back to their busy lives with a little extra support. These aren’t your regular run of the mill maternity leggings or post-natal supports and there’s a reason they are […]
Managing the “holicraze”
Presents, family, kids, parties, cooking, work deadlines, hangovers…if you’re feeling stressed and anxious coming into the Christmas holiday rush, we’re going to help you look after your mental health, so you can start the New Year with a bang! There are no two-ways about it: this is a hectic time of year for everyone. As […]
PART II: Tears and injuries from childbirth – how to reduce your risk
[!] Trigger warning—the content of this article may be distressing for some. Reducing risk, treatment, and recovery Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting, yet sometimes daunting experience, especially for first time mothers. As women’s health physios, we’re here to help you feel safe, educated, and empowered during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery. Here are four […]
PART I: Tears and injuries from childbirth – how to reduce your risk
[!] Trigger warning—the content of this article may be distressing for some. As if being pregnant and preparing for a new little person in your life isn’t challenging enough…surely every pregnant woman has heard a library-worth of birth horror stories before she even gets to the third trimester! We have to remind ourselves that well-meaning […]