According to Australian Productivity Commission statistics released in September 2021, around 40% of Australians now work from home, up from 8% before the pandemic. As
By Dave Rossiter Employers and workplace industries have been tackling manual handling and ergonomic assessments over many years to improve their workplaces and reduce work
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a small space base of the hand. This tunnel is covered by a thick ligament and
There may not be a perfect running shoe, however, there are certain design characteristics that can help determine whether a shoe is more suitable for
DRAM, or Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominus Muscle, is a common phenomenon that occurs during pregnancy. As a pregnancy progresses, the mother’s abdominal skin, organs,
Do you experience pain in your inner thigh? If so, it could be caused by adductor tendinopathy. If you’re living with adductor tendinopathy, it can
As the days get shorter and temperatures continue to drop it can be easy to give in to the cold and lose exercise habits that
Most high-level and elite athletes understand the need to ensure they get adequate recovery each training week to compliment the load in which they are
What is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo also known as BPPV is a common cause of vertigo which usually gives the brief sensation of spinning
With so much public education about the dangers of sun damage, the last thing you’ll be expecting to hear is that you’re not getting enough
Why are workplace injuries so common? The nature of work is that we are often required to complete the same task for hours. We can
High ankle sprains involve a ligamentous injury slightly above the ankle joint. There are two long bones, tibia and fibula, that together form a stable
Ice has been a common initial injury technique used among many when an injury first appears. When someone rolls their ankle, most of us instinctively grab
Who is it for? A swimming assessment should be performed on elite or casual swimmers who train on a regular basis. Due to the repetitive
Many people believe that once you have a “bulging disc” that you’ve been sentenced with a bad back for life. A recent meta -analysis (Zhong
A case presented in the clinic this week of a very athletic client who had previously suffered a muscle strain/tear in their calf muscle. This
Cervicogenic headaches are a common cause of chronic headaches that are frequently misdiagnosed. The presenting features can be complex and similar to many common primary
Calf strain injuries can commonly happen during sporting activities such as running and jumping. However, other mechanisms may include slipping or jarring ankle plantarflexion movements in weightbearing positions. It
Enhance Physiotherapy is known for its innovation and leading the region with the most up to date technology. In December we welcome our newest piece
Healthcare providers appear to be constantly discussing posture. While to most, the takeaway message is to “stand up straighter,” the reality regarding good posture and
What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease is a condition that causes pain in the heel of children and adolescents. While it can be quite painful,
Ankle sprains are one of the most common lower limb injuries in sport, in particular “lateral” ankle sprains which involve the outside ligaments of your
The triangular fibrocartilage complex is located on the ulnar side of the wrist (ie. pinky finger side). It contains a central disc and supporting structures
For many decades, the best practice treatments for osteoarthritis were managing pain with medications (pain killers and anti-inflammatory medications) and where pain or disability was severe enough, a referral to a surgeon would be given for
What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a small fracture of the bone that is caused by repeated mechanical stress, rather than an
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. The way to detect scoliosis is to look for it, as it usually does not produce symptoms.
Load management is a popular and sometimes contentious topic amongst health professionals, trainers and sporting institutions. Debates range from how much is too much, how
