Posts Tagged ‘pain’
Tennis Elbow: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Tennis Elbow which health professionals are now usually referring to as ‘lateral elbow tendinopathy’ is a common condition characterised by pain on the outer side of the elbow. This condition has also previously been referred to as ‘lateral epicondylalgia’, which simply means pain at the lateral epicondyle of the elbow, the bony connection point of…
Read MoreACL Injuries: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are on the rise. With increased participation in sports across all ages, in particular an uptake in women’s sport across amateur and professional settings, a greater number of ACL ruptures are being experienced. There have been a large number of scientific studies over the years researching factors behind the increased…
Read MoreLateral Ankle Sprains in Dancers: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
As dancers, we are always pushing to the edge of our limits, and sometimes beyond. Whether it be in drilling our techniques, rehearsing every night, or simply putting our all into a show, we leave it all on the floor and routinely sacrifice our bodies to the greater good of dance. What’s more, if we…
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 MoreNeurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Do you experience neck, arm and hand pain if you’ve been sleeping or doing a task with your arm raised above your head? Does your hand sometimes tingle, go numb, or swell up if you’ve had your hand above your head for a while? You may have thoracic outlet syndrome. There are 3 types of…
Read MoreOsgood Schlatter Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
This blog will cover the following points on Osgood Schlatter Disease: What is Osgood Schlatter Disease? Symptoms of Osgood Schlatter Disease Causes of Osgood Schlatter Disease Treatment Options for Osgood Schlatter Disease How we can help you What is Osgood Schlatter Disease Osgood Schlatter Disease or OSD is characterised by pain just below the kneecap,…
Read MoreIs the problem where the pain is?
Last month we explored different descriptors of pain which can be used to understand your situation. How you describe your pain or other sensation you wish to go away, guides your clinician towards a clinical diagnosis which may simply involve a specific anatomical structure or may be more complex. If the primary structure or issue…
Read MoreWhat to tell your Physio about your Pain
Is pain relief one of the main reasons that you are seeking physiotherapy treatment? When you attend your first appointment, your physiotherapist will ask you a variety of questions about your pain. This blog will walk you through what a physio wants to know and why, and what to tell your physio about your pain.…
Read MoreWhat is hypermobility and how can a physio help?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is something that we see at PhysioTec very often. EDS refers to a group of connective tissue disorders with at least 13 different subtypes. 12 of these types are very rare and one is by far the most common type and it is Hypermobile-EDS (h-EDS) and we see this daily at PhysioTec.…
Read More4 Tips for Pain Relief When You’re Stuck at Home
Find our physio clinic in Salisbury, Brisbane Our Brisbane Physiotherapy Clinic, services areas including: Salisbury, Brisbane, Tarragindi, Mount Gravatt, Holland Park, Rocklea, Yeronga, Annerley, Camp Hill, Carindale, Coorparoo, Salisbury, Sunnybank, Greenslopes, Seven Hills, Acacia Ridge, Indooroopilly, Woolloongabba, etc. Book An Appointment Because of our expertise in hip conditions, hypermobility, sports injuries, and dance injuries and performance,…
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