The dreaded ‘rotator cuff’
I don’t know how many times I have treated a patient who has come in and told me “My rotator cuff is torn”. Most people suffering from shoulder pain and discomfort will head off to their GP’s who will
An Office Worker’s Guide to 10,000 Steps per Day
If you work in an office, you’re likely to be sitting at your desk for most of the day with an occasional stroll to the kitchen or the loo. Rather than giving in to the sedentary lifestyle, there are
How to Make Working from Home Work for You
Working from home sounds like the ideal work/life-balance situation, whereby you set your own hours and wear what you want. Yet, it can be fraught with hazards. Apart from your deadlines bleeding into your downtime (if you don’t set
Tendon Pain
Just as it starts to warm up, we tend to see a wave of patients through the clinic with lower limb issues. They’ve dusted off the running (or walking) shoes with all good intentions but unfortunately, gone a little
Everyday habits that can harm us without knowing
Physiotherapist, Ozlem Dalkic, explains to us some things that we do everyday that could hurt out posture and back. She tells us how we can take little steps to improve our life. Watch the video here
The chronic groin
With the English Premier League in full swing and the A-League around the corner, what better time to talk about football and that groin pain you just can’t shake! The groin is a complex area made up of a
Workstation tips from an Ergonomic Physiotherapist
Office workstation set up plays a vital role in both the quality of health for the employee and the productivity the workers. Current evidence suggests introducing more walking and movement breaks throughout the day to promote better hear and
Ice Ice Baby
“When do I use ice or heat for an injury?” This is a question, that as physiotherapists, we hear almost every day. So what is the answer? And why is it complicated? Generally; Ice- if there is an inflammatory
Did you know that August is Tradies National Health Month?
Tradies National Health Month (TNHM) aims to raise awareness of the risks posed to those who work in trade occupations – how it not only affects the individual, but also their families, employers, the health system and the economy.
Can you cure back pain with an app?
See our physiotherapist Ozlem Dalkik featured on the Sunrise segment about back pain and apps. Watch the video here.