If you watch a lot of AFL, you have probably heard the word “syndesmosis” from commentators and coaches a lot more often in the past few years, when talking about a player’s ankle injury. In 2021, syndesmosis injuries were the most common ankle injury affecting AFL players. Here at Core Physio, our Physiotherapists are able […]
Category: Burnside
Intrinsic Foot Muscles
A healthy, well functioning foot can produce or absorb large forces, be fluid or rigid and adapt to its environment. Our feet allow us to do incredible things such as walking on rocks, running at high speeds, achieve full pointe position and walk tightropes. Although these are extreme examples for some, our feet certainly are […]
Road Cycling Injuries
The city of Adelaide is an accessible and great place to cycle, whether you’re riding through the city and parklands on a road bike, or venturing off road in the Adelaide hills on a mountain bike. As of 2019, 15% of all Australians rode a bicycle during the week for sport, recreation or transport. The […]
Golfer’s Elbow
If you are experiencing pain in your elbows and wrists, you may have an injury known as Golfer’s elbow. In this blog, Physiotherapist Luke from our Burnside practice explains Golfer’s elbow, how someone might get it, the symptoms, and how it can be treated by your Physiotherapist. What is Golfer’s Elbow? Medial epicondylitis (pitchers elbow, […]
Tennis Elbow
In this blog, Physiotherapist Luke from our Burnside practice provides an overview of tennis elbow, a common injury among our clients. Keep reading to learn more about what tennis elbow is, how it’s caused, the symptoms you may experience, and how our physiotherapists can go about treating the injury and get you back to feeling […]
Effects of Sleep on Health
The effects of sleep on health are extensive. Matt, a physiotherapist from our Burnside practice, explains the mental and physical impact that poor sleep can have on the body, as well as strategies to improve your sleep habits. Do you feel as though you’ve had enough sleep this week? Can you recall the last time […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are common when it comes to treating the shoulder. Physiotherapist Luke from our Burnside practice explains the rotator cuff, how it can be injured, the types of injuries that occur and symptoms of them, as well as how rotator cuff injuries can be treated by a physio. What is The Rotator Cuff? […]
Jaw Pain and The TMJ
Jaw (TMJ) pain is a common problem that can be treated by a physiotherapist. Luke, a physiotherapist from our Burnside practice outlines what the TMJ is, as well as the symptoms and treatment of TMJ disorders. What is The TMJ? The TMJ is located at the area where our mandible (jaw) meets the temporal bone […]
Running Injuries
We are all individual and unique, and the same can be said for the way we run. This can be as a result of genetic factors, footwear, available surfaces to run on (grass, concrete, treadmill) and current or previous injuries. When we run, these factors can predispose both good and poor running patterns, possibly resulting […]
Luke From The Burnside Physio Practice
Luke From The Burnside Physio Practice Luke is the newest member of the Physio Burnside team. Luke graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) from the University of South Australia last year and joined our Burnside Physio team in early February. Luke enjoys seeing a wide variety of patients, but he has a specific […]