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Osteoarthritis and Exercise Physiology

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, making it difficult to move and perform everyday activities. While there is no cure...

Casts

What are casts? Casts are a rigid support made from either Plaster of Paris, fibreglass, or a synthetic equivalent. They support stable fractures (broken bones) whilst they heal, ensuring the bones stay aligned for optimal union. Common injuries treated with cast...

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is something we often see as physiotherapists. It is even estimated that up to 70% of people will develop shoulder pain in their lifetime. This type of pain can be very debilitating, affecting many daily activities. A Brief Anatomy The shoulder is a...

Golf Injuries – Part Two

We're back with part two of our golf injuries blog. Be sure to check out part one so that you don't miss anything! More common golf injuries and pains Tennis and Golfer’s elbow Funnily enough, tennis elbow is more common in golf than golfer’s elbow. This usually...

Golf Injuries – Part One

How do golf injuries occur? Golf is a sport which relies on maximising the rotation of the spine (neck and upper back), hip and shoulder. The forces generated with these movements are not only large in nature but happen at high speed. When the body’s rotation is...

The NDIS Explained!

What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)? The NDIS provides support to people with a disability (under the age of 65), their families and carers. The scheme is funded jointly by Australian state and the Federal Governments and was introduced in July...

Knee Injuries

Traumatic knee injuries are continuing to increase in Australia! The most common age range for this type of injury is 15-24 years of age and the average occurrence is 97.6 and 78.8 injuries per 100,000 people for males and females respectively. What is concerning is...

Low Back Pain

The back is an essential part of all human movement. It is estimated that 70-90% of all Australians will experience low back pain at some point in their life. It can be very debilitating and is the second leading cause of disease burden in Australia. A Brief Anatomy...

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is the technique of inserting a fine needle (like an acupuncture needle) into a muscle thought to be responsible for symptoms of pain. It is an adjunct to standard therapy used by clinicians who have been specifically trained in its use. Dry needling has...

What Makes Macquarie Physiotherapy Great

What Makes Macquarie Physiotherapy Great? Well established practice Having been in business for over 30 years, we have met a lot of people and formed several close working relationships. Being on good terms with various neurosurgeons and orthopaedic specialists means...

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Anatomy Ligaments are strong, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones. The ligaments in the ankle help to keep the foot bones in their correct...

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Running

In this blog we are going to shed some light on a running version of the supramaximal Eurofit method (our favourite type of HIIT) with the help of Dr Josh Secomb. Supramaximal Eurofit method? Developed by French researchers, it involves calculating a person’s 100%...