Lateral ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal disorder documented in physically active populations as well as a common condition in the general population. It has numerous sequelae that contribute to a substantial healthcare burden. They usually occur with poor landing technique, change of direction or general ankle instability/weakness, causing the foot to roll inwards, known as inversion. Most lateral ankle sprains occur in a plantarflexed and inverted foot position. Read more
I thought I would take a moment to talk about how you can get the best results from your physiotherapy sessions or any other medical health practitioner. In today’s world of online information and the search for the quick fix or magic pill I wanted to preach the word patience and dedication. We all want pain to go away after a session, an hour or a day but unfortunately this isn’t really practical. The human body is so complex, as much as science and research has advanced there is just so much that we don’t know. Here are some quick tips on how to get the most out of a physiotherapy session, so you can get best results. Read more
The hamstrings are a group of muscles that are found along the back of the thigh. These muscles are: biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. They are responsible for bending your knee and extending you hip. Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) determines that an adult must have at least 7 hours of sleep to enable their physical and mental state to be at optimal level. According to the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), "Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens the health and quality of life of more than 45% of the world's population. Read more
Carpal tunnel Syndrome occurs in 2.7% of the Australian population with it being more common in women than men. The average age of people who have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is from the age of 40-50 years. Read more
In 2015, across Australia, there was a 6% increase in participation in the sport. This means across Australia 1.4 million people are playing some rugby league. In any collision sport, particularly in rugby league, injuries are a relatively common and inevitable part of playing. Read more
Scoliosis is an ailment connected to the spine in a human body. This is a curvature of spine bone, which causes difficulty for a human while standing, sitting and walking. In Scoliosis, such curve in a spine causes contraction of muscles and other internal organs due to which human body may affect functioning properly. Due to this ailment, the human body posture leans to one side. Read more
