As defined by the Western Australian Department of Health, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder of the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve as it runs through the wrist. The Department reports that last year in Australia 195,000 cases were diagnosed. The syndrome may occur due to: Overuse...
Or… How to Put Your Undies on Without Sitting Down We talk a lot about maintaining mobility as we age. Perhaps this makes you think about 80-year-olds power-lifting and 90-year-olds doing yoga. That’s amazing, and if that’s your goal, the physiotherapists at Next Generation Physiotherapy are right behind you. But...
Welcome to the world of sports tape, where choices abound, and injuries meet their match! In this adventure, we’ll explore the difference between rigid and flexible sports tape, helping you make informed decisions to optimise your performance and recovery. But if you need some face-to-face advice on this (or anything...
Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your shoulder after a fall or impact? It could be an AC joint sprain, a common injury that affects the acromioclavicular joint. This August we’re all about these sprains – we want you to understand what’s going on in your body, how...
Calf strains are a common injury. So, whether you’re experiencing dull aching pain during or after exercise or a sudden debilitating pain after a sudden movement, you’re in good company. That’s probably not a lot of comfort right now. You want to know what’s happened, how to treat it and...
The Cancer Council of Australia defines prostate cancer as when abnormal cells develop in the prostate gland and grow in an uncontrollable way, forming a malignant tumour. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. There are two types of prostate cancer: Contained within the prostate gland and therefore...
As stated by the Australian Podiatry Association, each foot has 25% of the bones in the body, 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot assists in cushioning and absorbing forces that travel up the leg during every step. It also helps to adapt...
Ah, the age-old question! How many physiotherapy sessions will it take to recover from an injury? Fortunately/unfortunately, as with most things in life, the answer is: “It depends”. We know that might not be the answer you’re looking for. Read on to learn more. Different injuries require different levels of...
Your team is winning, but this moment is crucial. You plant your foot and pivot (as you’ve done a million times before). But you don’t hear cheers – instead, you hear a popping sound. You feel your knee give way beneath you. And then you feel pain… You may have...
NOW more than ever, many Australians are working from home workstations that have not been professionally setup and may be sub-optimal. It isn’t a surprise that there has been an increase in cases of neck pain presenting to health professionals. Last year the International Association for the Study of Pain...
Osteopenia vs osteoporosis THE word osteo refers to bones. Osteopenia therefore refers to a lack of bone, and osteoporosis refers to porous bones. Both conditions refer to a reduction in the bone mineral density – the thickness or strength of the bone. A test can measure this. If a patient...
OBTAINING a second opinion reflects a patient’s desire to obtain the best medical treatment. The initial diagnosis and management plan can vary between health professional based upon education, past cases, and expertise. This is evident between the high discrepancies between the initial diagnosis and management plan, compared to the second...
The Continence Foundation of Australia defines urinary incontinence as a very common condition that can range from the occasional leakage of urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or exercise, to the complete inability to control your bladder. According to the Journal of Mid-Life Health, urinary incontinence occurs twice as often...
Do you sometimes feel a twinge in your shoulder? Maybe just a niggling pain? Or do you get an odd crackling sensation every now and again? (It’s called crepitus, which we think sounds just like it feels.) The shoulder can be a pretty unstable joint – not surprising given that...
“Oh my God Becky, look at her butt…” 90s music has a lot to answer for, but today we’re embracing Sir Mix-A-Lot (with apologies to anyone too young or too old to know what we’re on about) and singing about butts. Since we’re physiotherapists perhaps we should rephrase that and...
The hip flexors are a group of muscles that play an important role in the movement and stability of the hip joint. The primary hip flexors are the psoas major (pronounced ‘sow-ass’) and the iliacus (known collectively as the ‘iliopsoas’) and the rectus femoris (one of the quad muscles). Together...
Have you heard about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV? Anyone who has experienced its awful symptoms of rocking and swaying and other strange movements of the earth around you will know all about it. It sounds scary, doesn’t it? The good news is ‘benign’ is about as good as...
We all know the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. And many of us have taken note and even acted, cramming gym sessions and home workouts into our busy lives. These intentional exercise sessions are vital for your health. As physiotherapists, we advise you to keep doing them! But what if...
Perhaps your third and fourth toes are going a little numb, particularly when you’re wearing tight shoes. Maybe you’ve started experiencing little tingles and shocks when doing burpees or ballroom dancing (or anytime the ball of your foot is bearing your weight). Or perhaps things have progressed, and it feels...
Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a wonderful festive period and are excited for the New Year. If you’re anything like us, those few days (or maybe more) away from work were a bit of a circuit breaker; the time off gave us a chance to think not just...
Have you felt a weird numbness or tingling in one hand when you wake? The first couple of times you woke up like this you probably assumed that you’d somehow slept on it and ignored the pins and needles. But then it kept happening. Then it started affecting your dexterity....
Christmas is coming. Hooray! And with it often comes too much food and drink leaving many of us feeling stuffed, sluggish, and soooooooooo not looking forward to dieting in January. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Many traditional Christmas foods like turkey and salmon, seasonal roast vegetables, cherries,...
You’ve probably visited the physiotherapist after injuries and been referred before or after surgeries for rehabilitation. But as we age, perhaps we should consider going to the physiotherapist as more of a routine health check. You go to the dentist even when there’s nothing wrong. Why? Because you know that...
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition affecting the shoulder joint causing restricted and painful movements. This occurs due to the tightening of the encapsulating connective tissue and the development of scar tissue within the joint. The exact cause is unknown, however, there are many contributing factors. The Journal...
Ten News reporter Breanna Inferrera provides an inspirational report on how Robert Vander Kraats’ determination and positive attitude allow him to not let stroke damage hold him back, both personally and professionally. After suffering a catastrophic stroke in 2015, Robert endured a long and gruelling recovery, but has never given...
A healthy, balanced diet is key to your well-being. Read on to dive into the many benefits of eating healthy. What does a healthy, balanced diet look like? First things first: what does a healthy diet look like? There is a plethora of information online about healthy eating and it...
Did you know that 4 out of 5 people will suffer from lower back pain during their lives? It is a common reason that our patients come to the clinic for physiotherapy treatment. As physios, we want to help to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Read...
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body and is made up of 3 bones and the knee cap. The joint plays a fundamental role in mobility, carrying a person’s weight and absorbs the forces caused from walking, running and jumping. As such, it is not surprising that...
Are you curious about trying yoga but not sure what it involves? Read on to learn about how it could benefit your life along with physiotherapy. What is yoga? Yoga is a mind and body practice that involves moving into physical poses while combining concentration and deep breathing. It...
If you’ve injured your ribs while playing a sport like rugby or football before, you’ll know that it can be both uncomfortable and unpleasant! It’s important to seek proper care to reduce your risk of complications. Read on to find out how physiotherapy could help with your recovery. Anatomy of...