Ankle sprains are common injuries that affect countless individuals of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re an avid athlete or simply walking down the street, an awkward step or …
Allied Health Musculoskeletal HealthAnkle Sprains: Causes, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Allied Health General Health Musculoskeletal Health10 common football injuries; how to treat them
The footy season is coming to a head and you may be suffering from some of the common injuries. Australian rules football is a physically demanding sport that can result …
Understanding De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Causes and Treatment
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also known as De Quervain’s syndrome, is a common condition that affects the tendons in the wrist and thumb. It leads to pain, swelling, and discomfort in …
Allied Health Musculoskeletal HealthUnderstanding Biceps Tendonitis: Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Exercise Tips
Biceps tendonitis is a common injury that affects the tendons connecting the biceps muscle to the shoulder joint. It can cause discomfort, pain, and limitations in daily activities. In this …
Allied Health Musculoskeletal HealthTMJ Disorder. What can you do?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, is also known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ disorder. It is a condition that affects the temporomandibular joint, that connects the jaw (mandible) to the …
Allied Health Musculoskeletal HealthWhat is hip bursitis and how you can treat it?
Hip bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs become inflamed. These sacs cushion the bones, muscles, and tendons around the hip joint. The hip …
Allied Health General Health Musculoskeletal HealthHow TENS can be used to alleviate pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique that has been used for pain relief for over 40 years. TENS works by sending small electrical impulses through the skin …
Allied Health General HealthHow you can alleviate migraines and headaches with myotherapy
Myotherapy is a type of physical therapy that involves the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Myotherapy can help alleviate migraines and headaches by addressing the muscular …
Allied Health General HealthThe benefits of manual lymphatic drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of massage therapy that aims to stimulate the lymphatic system. The system is a network of vessels and tissues responsible for removing waste …
Allied Health Mental HealthHow can massage help with depression?
Massage therapy has long been recognized as a powerful tool in promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. However, recent studies suggest that massage can also help alleviate symptoms …