Ruptured ACL, what happens now?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is a connective tissue that keeps the knee joint from excessively twisting and gliding forward. This can be damaged or ruptured when the knee receives increased load, more commonly in a pivoting and extended position. Movements such as changing direction and landing in sports of netball, basketball […]
10 Top tips to improve health and well-being
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact on your overall wellbeing. In this post, we share 10 simple ways to improve your overall health and well-being: 1. Prioritise sleep Sleep is crucial for good health as it not only increases […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Urinary Incontinence
Leaking; serious information. Many people believe that urinary incontinence (leaking wee) is just a part of having children or getting older. While these life experiences surely can be common catalysts for incontinence, the good news is that in most cases, it can be managed or treated. Don’t feel ashamed about it, in fact know that […]