CHILDREN
COMMON CHILDHOOD INJURIES
Participation in sport is important for children as it teaches them how to work in a team and enhances their motor skills. However, with sports,
INJURY MANAGEMENT
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
What is a Total Knee Replacement (TKR)? When health professionals use expressions such as ‘total knee’, they mean a joint replacement operation in which the
HEAD & NECK
WHIPLASH
What is Whiplash? Whiplash is defined as an acute acceleration/ deceleration injury to the cervical spine (neck), where the head is flung forwards and backwards
HEAD & NECK
VERTIGO (BPPV)
What is Vertigo (BPPV)? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the inner ear’s vestibular system, which is a vital part
INJURY MANAGEMENT
TIPS FOR SELF-CARE OF YOUR BACK
Back pain is rarely the result of one incident or injury. One of the keys to having a healthy back is understanding that most back
ELBOW & WRIST
TENNIS ELBOW (EXTENSOR TENDINOPATHY)
If you have pain on the outside of your elbow and are involved in activities that require repeated use of your forearm (such as typing,
INJURY MANAGEMENT
SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT
What is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder impingement is a condition in which the tendons or bursa within your shoulder joint get trapped intermittently during shoulder movement.
ANKLE & FOOT
SEVER’S DISEASE
If you’re a young basketballer/netballer/footballer and have heel pain when playing basketball or sports involving running or jumping, you may have a particular growth pain
INJURY MANAGEMENT
SAFE LIFTING
How lifting can injure your back When you lift, your back is put under stress. Twisting or jerking while lifting and carrying can injure the
INJURY MANAGEMENT
ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR
What is a Rotator Cuff Repair? The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles and their tendons that attach from the scapula to the humerus.
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