Posts by Dr Molly Connolly
Medial Elbow Tendinopathy (Golfers Elbow)
Medial elbow tendinopathy (commonly referred to as “Golfer’s elbow”) refers to pain on the inside of your elbow. Often, people with medial elbow tendinopathy will experience pain or difficulty with daily activities including gripping a coffee cup, lifting a bag, using tools, exercising, or swinging a golf club. Despite its name, you don’t have to…
Read MoreSacroiliac joint pain: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Have you developed pain at the base of your spine? Is it on one side? Have you suddenly noticed it’s hard to put on pants or shoes? Perhaps you’ve discussed this with a friend, and in their best Aussie accent they’ve said “mate, that’s ya SIJ!”. At PhysioTec Physiotherapy, we see a lot of people…
Read MorePerthes Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Has your child started to limp without a clear injury? Is your child avoiding running or jumping, or do they complain of pain in their hip, thigh, or knee? It is completely natural to feel concerned, especially when the cause isn’t immediately clear. Although rare, one possible explanation is Perthes disease: a condition that affects…
Read MoreJumper’s Knee: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Are you experiencing pain at the front of your knee? Is it at the base of the kneecap? If so, this article may be for you! Patellar tendinopathy (also known as Jumper’s knee) is a common condition experienced by those who engage in sport that involves lots of jumping (surprise, surprise) and change of direction…
Read MoreProximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
You may have recently found yourself experiencing pain in your lower buttock and wondered “Is this my back, my hip or my hamstring?” If you have pain and tenderness over your ‘sitting bone’ in sitting, chances are, you may have proximal hamstring tendinopathy. There are some other key features that help distinguish proximal hamstring tendinopathy…
Read MoreHip Osteoarthritis
Have you experienced a deep pain in and around your hip? There can be many different causes of hip pain, but hip osteoarthritis has some common telltale symptoms. Does it feel as though pain extends right around or through the hip (e.g., it may be deep around the front corner of the hip making you…
Read MoreLower Back Pain in Overhead Sports: Causes and Treatment
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints amongst athletes and recreational players in overhead sports. Have you felt increased stiffness in your back while tennis serving? Or perhaps you’re a fast bowler and noticed that you’ve been pulling up sore after matches? Lower back pain in overhead sports can present in a…
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