Should I book an appointment with a physio near me? When booking an appointment to see a physio near me there are several things to consider, none more important than the question, is seeing a physio actually worth it??? As a physio myself clearly, I would like to think that a seeing physiotherapist can assist […]
Author Archives: Hayden Latimer
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Nov
Nov
What Is The Meniscus Of The Knee The meniscus of the knee is a fibrocartilage structure, with each knee having two fibrocartilage menisci. Each anchored to the tibial plateau side of the joint, the top part of the lower leg bone acting as a cushion between the femoral condyle and the tibia plateau. As mentioned, […]
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Oct
Oct
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Tendon Sheath Inflammation De Quervain’s tenosynovitis causes pain around the base of the thumb. A pain often experienced when using or moving their thumb into a hitch-hiking posture and performing actions with the wrist and thumb angled as such that they are pointing down towards the floor. And functionally triggered with gripping, […]
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Sep
Sep
What Is Gamer’s Thumb? Gamer’s thumb is a colloquial name given to a condition medically known as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. A condition not exclusive to Gamer’s but also relatively common amongst musicians and during pregnancy as well as postpartum in breastfeeding mothers. Onset is most commonly associated with chronic overuse of the thumb and wrist […]
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May
May
What Is Fat Pad Syndrome? There are many structures capable of causing pain in the front of the knee, one such potential source of anterior knee pain is the fat pad. This “fat pad” in the knee is known specifically as the infrapatella fat pad and is a mass of fatty tissue sitting just below […]
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May
May
What’s So Special About The Iliotibial Band? The sun is out finally again as we move into running season here in Sydney and in Randwick with so many beautiful costal areas and parks right on our doorstep it really is a runners paradise here in the Eastern Suburbs. If you yourself are a keen runner […]
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May
May
NormaTec Recovery System At Your Local Randwick Sports Physio Practice The Movement Centre is proud to offer NormaTec compression boots and hip attachments as part of our health services. NormaTec is a world-class recovery system used with great success post-surgically, following intensive exercise and even to freshen up the legs in individuals working on their […]
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Apr
Apr
What Is Scapula Dyskinesis When discussing the shoulder joint scapulohumeral rhythm is a term referring to the coordinated movement between the scapula and humerus. The coordination of movement between the “socket” of the shoulder blade and the “ball” of the humerus (the upper arm bone) is vital for efficient, powerful and pain free movements of […]
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Feb
Feb
What Is A Bursa? A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface in the body. Existing to reduce friction between moving tissues, acting as a cushion between soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and skin and the uncompromising hardness of bones. All major bursae of the body are located near […]
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Feb
Feb
Adductor Strain, A Common Cause Of Groin Pain In Footballers An adductor strain, or injury to the adductor muscles, is a common cause of athletic groin pain, leading to not only discomfort but frequently functional limitation. The hip adductor muscles are an important group of muscles located on the inner thigh, the adductor muscle group […]