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Back pain terminology: what are we really talking about?
I recently listened to a podcast by a brilliant UK physiotherapist by the name of Tom Jesson about the different terminology surrounding back related leg pain and what it all means. I’m sure everyone has heard the term sciatica but what does this mean? Often the term sciatica is used to refer to an individual who is experiencing radiating symptoms into their leg with or without back pain. The inference being that there is an issue with their sciatic nerve, but is this the case? Often the actual sciatic nerve... Read more...
Meniscus Injuries
What is a meniscus? Our meniscus, or menisci, are horseshoe shaped pieces of fibrocartilage that sit between the end of the femur (thigh) and the top of the tibia (shin) in our knees. In each knee, we have a medial (inner side of knee) and a lateral (outside of knee) portion, each with anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. Because of their position between the bones in the knee, the menisci act as shock absorbers within the knee joint, taking and dispersing load through the bones, as well as providing... Read more...
Managing your training load
Managing your training load above all else could be the most important consideration for all runners, or any sports persons for that matter. Up to 70% of all runners sustain an overuse injury in a given 12 month period. Therefore, given that overuse injuries are primarily due to tissue overload and overuse, managing your running load safely is paramount to minimise your injury risk. Safe load management essentially means ensuring increases are done so in realistic increments. Challenging our tissues is essentially what brings about improvement, but ensuring this does... Read more...
Four Tips For Reducing Knee Pain
Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person and condition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce knee pain throughout the day. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest culprits for ongoing knee pain is wearing unsupportive or high-heeled shoes to work. High heels often lead to tight calves and altered gait patterns, while unsupportive shoes can allow rolling in of the feet and ankles, which can, in turn, place extra stress on the... Read more...
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
What is it? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that affects almost all the joints of the body. The knees are some of the most commonly affected joints, with many people experiencing at least a small degree of osteoarthritis over the age of 40. The disease is characterised by degradation of the cartilage that lines the surfaces of the joint, growth of osteophytes or bony spurs, pain, stiffness and swelling. What are the symptoms? Stiffness in the morning that lasts less than 20 minutes and pain with movement,... Read more...
The Power of Sleep – Part 3 Sleep and Performance
Having explored some of the general benefits of sleep and tips on improving sleep quality (see blogs The Power of Sleep – Part 1 and 2) we will now look at the importance of sleep in our athletic population. A study by Milewski and colleagues in 2014 showed that adolescent athletes who slept less than 8 hours on average were 1.7 times more likely to sustain an injury than those who managed 8 or more hours of slumber. It is exciting to think that something that is seemingly simple and... Read more...
The Power of Sleep – Part 2
We’ve now heard about some of the powerful benefits of sleep yet some of us still struggle to get the recommended 8 hours a night. So, what can we do about this? Below we will explore 12 tips for healthy sleep. Stick to a sleep schedule – attempt to go to bed and get up at the same time each day (even on weekends). Exercise is great, but not to late in the day – exercise is fantastic but exercising close to bed can increase your body temperature and your... Read more...
The Power of Sleep – Part 1
Sleep is a fundamental and vitally important process for daily function yet in today’s modern society it is often neglected. On average Australian’s will indulge in 7 hours of sleep during a week day and sometimes a little longer on weekends however there are some who struggle to achieve this amount. Our busy lifestyles, associated stressors and modern technology often to blame for our lack of sleep. But how much sleep should we really be getting and why is it so important? To fully appreciate this, we first need to... Read more...
Adductor Tendinopathy What is it?
The adductor muscles are a group of five muscles located on the inside of the thigh that act to move the hip inwards or control hip movements outwards. These muscles also provide stability to the pelvis while standing, walking and running. The muscles attach to the pelvis via the adductor tendon, at the base of the pubic bone. Adductor tendinopathy is a condition affecting the adductor tendon and is used to refer to the typical pattern of pain and stiffness in the groin and inner thigh that accompany this injury.... Read more...
Physio on Tournament
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kristy Hoggs - Physiotherapist After being lucky enough to spend my third year as the ACT Under 18’s Team Physio this year at the Australian Hockey Championships in Hobart I thought I’d share the day to day happenings of a Physio on tournament. We all stay together as a team while we’re away - 18 players, a coach, an assistant coach, a team manager and a Physio. We kick start each day with a morning walk and stretch to get the blood flowing and to wake up the muscles. As... Read more...
Should I be exercising if I’m in pain???
One of the regular questions we receive in the clinic, particularly in the Good Living with Arthritis: Denmark (GLA:D) program, is whether participants should exercise or attend the class when they are experiencing pain. In relation to aches and pains that are not traumatic or acute in nature, the answer is “definitely yes”. However, prior to commencing any exercises, it is best to have the cause of the pain assessed by one of our physiotherapists to ensure exercising is safe for you.     Once the cause of your pain... Read more...
Fibromyalgia
What is it? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain throughout the body along with fatigue, memory problems, sleep and mood disorders. Sufferers of fibromyalgia often spend years trying to find a diagnosis that fits their many symptoms and fluctuate between periods of having high energy and ‘crashes’ of fatigue and pain. In severe cases, fibromyalgia can cause significant lifestyle disruptions, including reduced activity, unemployment and depression. The underlying mechanism that creates the symptoms of fibromyalgia has been shown to be increased pain amplification by the central nervous... Read more...

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