Shoulder Pain

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

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...
Golf Injuries – Part One

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!

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

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

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...