Pain is something we have all experienced, yet precisely describing our pain to physiotherapists and doctors can still be a challenging task. Pain symptoms are personal, changing and subjective. What Mary describes as “10 out of 10 pain” may be considered “pretty bad pain” to Jessica. For...
Painful joints and aches associated with injury or arthritis affects the lives of millions of Australians. Because joint pain caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can be complex, people with unstable or painful joints commonly have a limited understanding of activities that increase risk of further...
When you are suffering from a painful injury it’s natural to want to do anything possible to get rid of the pain NOW. But what if a quick pain relieving option isn’t always the most effective long-term treatment? Although there are benefits to many different treatments,...
Enjoying everything that comes with the wonderful life of living in Sydney’s lower north shore is certainly high on our to-do list. Being outside in the sunshine playing some tennis or even doing some gardening (for those lucky enough to have a yard) is the...
Hip and groin injuries constitute around 10-20% of all injuries on the sporting field and can sometimes be long-term, debilitating conditions. Field sports have a higher injury rate due to the actions such as kicking, twisting and turning placing high loads through the hip and pelvis. The...