BACK PAIN
Back pain is pain that is felt in the lower part of the spine. It is a sign that the joints, muscles or other parts of the back are injured, strained or not working properly. Back pain is very common with four out of five people experiencing it at some time in their lives. Most […]
ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
If you have pain in your Achilles tendon (at the back of your ankle), a stiff ankle in the morning and are involved in a sport that has repetitive activity such as running you may have Achilles Tendinopathy. What is Achilles tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse condition of the tendon that commonly occurs in […]
ANKLE SPRAIN
Ankle ligament sprains occur when you roll or twist your ankle. You are at greater risk of this if
you are involved in sports that comprise jumping and lateral movements such as netball, football, basketball and tennis.
What you need to know about LCL tears
The most common way the LCL is damaged is through a force causing the knee to move inwards in relation to the upper leg, or a twisting of the knee.
Osgood Schlatters Disease
Have children who play sports regularly and experience pain just below the knee? If they are in their early to mid-teens, they may have a growth pain that is called Osgood Schlatters Disease.
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement causes sharp pain when elevating your arm to or above shoulder height which refers to the lateral (outside) arm
Lugging a heavy school bag could be a pain in the neck
As many of us prepare for our children’s return to school, it’s important to choose the right type of school bag to reduce the amount of stress placed on the spine. At Pilates of Mt Eliza, our Physiotherapists suggest the following to help minimize the risk of injury from backpacks: Key features when purchasing a backpack: […]
Tradies National Health Month
Tradies National Health Month The Australian Physiotherapy Association has declared August to be Tradies National Health Month. And our team at Pilates of MtEliza are getting involved to help spread the word. Tradies are at the core of Australia’s foundation, without them our country wouldn’t tick. Mt Eliza and surrounding suburbs have a large tradie […]
School Bag Checklist
A new school year often means a new backpack. It’s important to choose the right type of bag to reduce the amount of stress placed on the spine.