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What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which effects movement and slowly progresses over time. Parkinson’s Disease effects the brain networks which control movement. The low levels of brain Dopamine results in a loss of communication between the higher brain structures (the cortex) and the deep brain structures (the basal ganglia).Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease and Exercise!”

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a condition that physiotherapists are able to help with. Vertigo is the cause of 45-54% of people who experience dizziness! There are various causes for vertigo-like symptoms. It is important to have a thorough examination by your GP to rule out any other issues which may be causing your symptoms.Continue reading “Vertigo|Did you know Physio can help?”

Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone density causing weak and brittle bones. Normally the bone regenerates and continually renews as old bone is removed. In osteoporosis the old bone is being removed at a faster rate than the new bone is able to replace it, leaving the bones weaker and thinner. From approximately 30Continue reading “Osteoporosis”

Swimming is a much loved sport in Australia with a high level of participation of people of all ages, from athletes training for meets, triathletes working on their swim leg or the everyday person following the black line for some low impact exercise.  There are many benefits to swimming including it being low impact, greatContinue reading “SWIMMING RELATED SHOULDER PAIN!”

That annoying pain around your neck, shoulder and down your arm that you can’t find the source of! It may be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome! Signs and Symptoms: Pain in the base of the neck/1st rib (Just below the collar bone) Pain in the arm when lifting the arm above your head Pins and needles and numbnessContinue reading “Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)”

What is Lateral Epicondylalgia?  Lateral Epicondylalgia is an overuse/degenerative soft tissue injury caused by over use of the wrist extensor muscles, most commonly extensor radialis brevis which’s primary role is to stabilise the wrist to allow hand and finger movement. The wrist extensors attach onto the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow (LateralContinue reading “Lateral Epicondylalgia (Tennis Elbow)”

What is the Temporomandibular Joint? The jaw! is a synovial joint (Therefore can become inflamed) it has 3 supporting ligaments, a fibrocartilage disc (meniscus), joint space filled with synovial fluid and many muscles which control movement Movements of the Temporomandibular joint Movements: Depression (opening) Elevation (closing) Protrustion (Jaw coming forwards) Retraction (jaw coming back toContinue reading “Temporomandibular Dysfunction (Jaw Pain!)”

Osteoarthritis (OA) is often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. OA can affect joints due to uneven or excessive loading, resulting in the lining of the joint (cartilage) wearing away and causing more force through the bones (Hence the term “bone on bone”).  Over 3.1 million Australians suffer from Osteoarthritis 53% of the populationContinue reading “The Degenerative Knee/Osteoarthritis”

What is the Sacroilliac Joint? The Sacroilliac joint is the joint which connects the Illiac bones of the pelvis and the sacrum (Triangular bone which becomes the tail bone). The sacrum sits directly below the lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joints are to the right and left of the lumbar spine. Statistically 85% of theContinue reading “Sacroilliac Joint Dysfunction”

What is a Lateral Ankle Sprain? An injury that occurs from rolling the ankle inwards (inversion injury), injuring the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. The role of these ligaments is to prevent excessive ankle movements in an inwards and downwards direction. If the ankle is forced beyond what these ligaments can withstand theseContinue reading “Understanding Lateral Ankle Sprains”