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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that causes a breakdown in the cartilage protecting the ends of our bones. It is the...
Rachel Johns
Aug 6, 20183 min read


Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
The outer (or lateral) aspect of the elbow is a very common site of pain, particularly in people of working age, between 30 to 60 years...
Rachel Johns
Jul 30, 20182 min read


Knee Pain in Children?
An explanation of ‘Osgood-Schlatter Lesion’ and how to address it. Knee pain, especially anteriorly, is a common complaint of the younger...
Rachel Johns
Jun 25, 20182 min read


Calf Strains
The term ‘calf muscle’ is collective for a group of three muscles in the lower leg – Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris – all of which...
Rachel Johns
Jun 12, 20182 min read


Broken Bone?
A broken bone or fracture is an injury in which the continuity of a bone is broken into two or more fragments. Most fractures are...
Rachel Johns
May 21, 20182 min read


Achilles Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest tendon in the human body, able to transfer large forces when we move. The Achilles’ can...
Mike Paterson
Dec 7, 20171 min read


Load – “Looking for the Goldilocks Zone”
Load is possibly the hottest, most researched topic in sports at present. So, what is load? Load is the work, exercise (load you put your...
Mike Paterson
Nov 30, 20172 min read


Dietitian- Expressions of Interest
Have you or someone you know ever considered seeking information from a Dietitian? We are taking expressions of interest at this stage to...
Mike Paterson/ Rowan Davison
Aug 10, 20172 min read


Hamstring Strains
Hamstring Strains are one of the most common sports injuries. The hamstring muscles are found at the back of your thigh. The hamstrings...
Mike Paterson
Jul 11, 20172 min read


Lateral Hip Pain
Lateral (or pain on the side) hip pain is an extremely common complaint, and often referred to as pain over the Greater trochanter or...
Mike Paterson
Jul 4, 20171 min read


Knee Pain – Ligament Injuries (Part 2)
Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different...
Mike Paterson
Jun 29, 20172 min read


Knee Pain – Part 1
Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different...
Mike Paterson
Jun 27, 20172 min read


Ankles Injuries
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries to the lower limb. They can vary in severity from “ouchy” and a bit sore to walk on, to...
Mike Paterson
Jun 19, 20172 min read


Proprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??
Proprioception – in Latin it means “one’s own,” “individual” and “to take or grasp.” In Physiotherapy it means “the sense of where the...
Mike Paterson
Jun 15, 20172 min read


Observing Surgery
Why does Mike, as a physiotherapist, need to observe surgeries? A a physiotherapist, you may wonder why Mike would need to observe...
Mike Paterson
Jun 13, 20171 min read


The Core Muscles of the Foot
Is your foot strong enough for your level of activity? The foot is one of the most dynamic areas of the body, it also takes some of the...
Mike Paterson
Jun 7, 20172 min read


Physiotherapy- What is it?
What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy in Australia (as quoted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association-APA) Using advanced techniques...
Mike Paterson
May 22, 20171 min read
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