Carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common ailment. Fortunately, most carpal tunnel syndrome patients benefit from physiotherapy, particularly those with mild to moderate symptoms. Physiotherapists improve people’s lives by providing hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed exercises. Physiotherapy is also a non-invasive, safe and cost-effective way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. What is the
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia (LE), is the most common chronic musculoskeletal pain condition affecting the elbow. It causes significant pain, disability, and loss of productivity. Physiotherapy can help you manage your pain while improving your strength and flexibility. A physiotherapist can also provide a range of treatments, assist you in understanding your
Plantar fasciitis is a significant cause of plantar heel pain among runners and non-runners alike and is also a major cause of general foot pain. Plantar fasciitis affects both passive and active individuals. The most common type of plantar fasciitis has a gradual onset, caused by poor foot or lower limb biomechanics. Although plantar fasciitis
A rotator cuff tear can be a debilitating injury that causes significant shoulder pain. Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain, and they can be challenging to treat. Physiotherapy works well for partial tears of a single tendon, but when multiple tendons have torn, the effect on shoulder dynamics, pain, and recovery
Bursitis is a painful condition that can restrict movement. If you’re suffering from bursitis, you know how limiting the pain can be. It’s hard to enjoy life when there are certain movements that consistently hurt. Our physiotherapists are experts in helping patients reduce pain and regain mobility. This could include manual therapy techniques such as
Posture Correction with Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a type of health care that focuses on improving or maintaining the function of muscles, joints and other soft tissues. Physiotherapy treatment aims to reduce pain and improve movement. Physiotherapists treat patients who suffer from musculoskeletal problems such as poor posture, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, sports
Employees typically provide their own furniture when setting up a home office and can frequently make poor choices in terms of chairs, desks, and other items. Most people don’t think about the importance of home office ergonomics until they start experiencing headaches, neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain. At this point, it’s probably too
Worldwide, neck pain is becoming increasingly common, with around two-thirds of people experiencing neck pain at least once in their lifetime. Research indicates that neck pain is more prevalent to those suffering from anxiety or depression, and those working in offices with poor screen and keyboard positioning. Neck pain can result from several things, such
There are many medical conditions associated with the foot, ankle, and lower leg that podiatrists treat. Many people do not consider visiting a podiatrist until they have a foot or ankle condition that necessitates specialised care. If you’ve never considered seeing a podiatrist, you’re likely missing out on critical foot care. When it comes to
Podiatry is considered an allied health profession in Australia, and practitioners are licensed by the Podiatry Board of Australia. Foot, ankle, and leg problems are treated by podiatrists through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. What is the role of a podiatrist? The primary goal of a podiatrist is to improve their patients’ lower limb
If you’re like most people, you probably think of exercise as a way to get in shape or lose weight. But what if we told you that exercise could also help relieve pain? It’s true! Exercise therapy is a proven way to ease physical pain. If you’re in physical pain, you’re probably eager to do
Knee pain is a common issue in athletes, and it can be difficult to know when you should see a physiotherapist. Knee injuries can be caused by a number of factors, including overuse, trauma and degeneration. If you’re suffering from any kind of knee injury or discomfort, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as
