Yearly Archive: 2018
Day 2 and 3 post knee arthroscopy rehabilitation and exercises
November 24, 2018 Follow our physiotherapist Adam McKenzie recover from his knee arthroscopy. Today he will discuss the progression of his exercise program for days 2 and 3 post surgery.
Post knee arthroscopy day 1 (Lateral Meniscus debridement surgery)
November 23, 2018 Follow Adam in his recovery and rehabilitation following a knee arthroscopy where he had a lateral meniscus debridement. This video is day 1 post op and Adam will keep you up to date of the exercises and recovery process.Should I get my back scanned?
September 3, 2018 Should I get my back scanned? Imaging (XRay, CT and MRI) is not generally indicated in people who are suffering back pain. In fact, people should only be referred for scans if there is a severe, progressive neurological deficit or signs and symptoms that indicate a serious underlying condition may be present. The body of...Read more
Patellofemoral Pain (PFP)
May 9, 2018 Patellofemoral pain (PFP) PFP is pain from the tissues within or surrounding the joint between the knee cap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). The patella rests in a groove on the femur where it acts like a pulley to transmit the force of the quadriceps muscle (thigh muscle) onto the tibia via the patella...Read more
Patella Tendinopathy
May 9, 2018 Patella tendinopathy Your patella tendon is the tendon which connects your knee cap to your shin bone. Patella tendinopathy, also referred to as jumper’s knee, was previously known as ‘patella tendinitis’ as it was believed it was a purely inflammatory condition (the suffix ‘itis’ denotes inflammation). Advances in our understanding of the condition lead to...Read more
Why does my knee hurt?
May 9, 2018 Why does the front of my knee hurt and why doesn’t it get better? Anterior (front) knee pain is a common complaint that we see in the clinic across all ages. Whilst a percentage of knee pain is due to an acute injury such as a strain/sprain, there is a large proportion of knees that...Read more
Are you getting enough SLEEP!
April 13, 2018 Enough good quality sleep is vital for us to perform at our best, promote good health and wellbeing, and help to manage pain. Conversely, sleep deprivation increases your risk of injury and illness. Sleep increases mood and improves your ability to regulate anger. Sleep also effects body composition. Sleep deprivation inhibits anabolic hormones and protein...Read more
Tips for Recovery at Sporting Carnivals.
February 13, 2018 Sportscare’s tips for recovery Sleep Make sleep a priority. Address these key factors: Consistency – try to get to bed at a similar time each night to aid your body clock. Use an eye mask – darkness tells your body to release sleep hormones. Noise – keep the room quiet or use ear plugs or...Read more
Running Injuries
January 28, 2018 Running Injuries and the Benefit of Physiotherapists Running is a fantastic way to keep fit and active. If you have started the new year with a resolution to complete a park run or marathon we can help you stay on target to achieve your goals. Whether you’re a beginner or an elite runner you can...Read more