The experience of living with Patella Femoral Knee Pain; loss, confusion and fear avoidance This is the title of an excellent paper that I read recently (Smith, B et. al. 2018). It highlights an issue with Patella Femoral Pain (PFP) that I see on a weekly basis in the clinic, so well, that I couldn’t…
Have you tried different types of therapy to help your persistent body problem? Have other therapies failed? Then read this case study by Anthony, Associate Physiotherapist at myPhysioSA Mount Barker. He explains why the Kinetic Control Concept could work for you and what it actually is. I have been using the Kinetic Control Concept…
The idea that bad posture can cause various pains throughout the body is not a new one. This is also the case in relation to shoulder and mid back pain. We have been told our mothers, teachers and now at work to sit up and not slouch or slump. It is true that more desk-based occupations and more…
Broken bones can heal by themselves, over time and given the correct circumstances. Unfortunately, a fracture healing correctly is only a small percentage of the problem when managing a fracture. More on this later though. The importance initial medical treatment, when the fracture occurs or is diagnosed – is to make sure the pieces line up…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects your joints, it can effect a lot of people as they get older. Below is an excerpt from Arthritis Australia – to read the full information sheet about Osteoarthritis, click here. What is osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments…
Core is one of those terms that more and more people have become aware of over the past couple decades. There is vagueness about the term however, and although many understand that it is desirable to have good core, they are not quite sure what a good core is. A not uncommon statement/question I hear…
Question: Can physio help my arthritis pain? What are the best things that can help? Answer: Yes, physio can certainly help pain from arthritis. Firstly, it is useful to be aware that there are several types of Arthritis. Three of the more common types are: • Rheumatoid Arthritis which is caused by inflammation in your…
Anthony, myPhysioSA Senior Associate, demonstrates the best 4 exercises that will help your hamstring muscles. Anthony has chosen a mix of stretches and strengthening exercises that target the hamstring muscle. The hamstring muscle can be an issue with many sportspeople and even non-sports people. It can feel tight and weak, and is a common…
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