Do you or someone you know experience Vertigo? Recently one of our Physios, Chloe, who has a special interest in treating Vertigo, underwent further advanced training in assessment and management Vertigo conducted by Vanessa Simpson, a highly regarded Senior Neurological and Vestibular Physiotherapist from New Zealand. Vertigo is a broad term to characterise symptoms including: Brief spinning […]
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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 […]
What Is A Tendinopathy?
If you have ever been told you have a tendinopathy or heard the term, you may be asking yourself: What is it exactly and how did I get it? In this article, Physiotherapist Tim from our Morphett Vale practice aims to provide you with a clear understanding of how tendinopathies are caused, signs and symptoms […]
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 […]
ACL Injuries in The AFLW
ACL injuries are a common injury in contact sports such as the AFL. Physiotherapist Andrew from our Adelaide CBD practice highlights these injuries and how they occur, particularly in the AFLW: An ACL tear occurs from a sudden movement or load to the knee affecting the ligament at the front of the knee connecting the […]
Physical Stress In Soccer Athletes
Physical Stress Physical stress in soccer athletes commonly occurs due to an acute injury. An acute injury is an injury that has occurred as a result of a specific event. Acute injuries involve everything from pulling a muscle to fractures, ligament sprains to dislocations. However, a separate form of physical stress can occur as a […]
Headaches & The Different Treatment Techniques
Headaches & The Different Treatment Techniques Headaches can vary from something that is dull and consistent through to severe migraines that may last for a couple of days. The different types of headaches that people can suffer from include: Tension Headache (TTHs) Migraine Headache (with or without aura) Vestibular migraine Menstrual migraine At Core Physio […]
Diabetes & Physiotherapy
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is an illness that occurs when the body can’t balance its own blood glucose levels; there are two different types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes develops when the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin because the cells that produce the insulin have been destroyed by the body’s […]