by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 1, 2023 | General, Health Tips
With the FIFA World Cup Final finishing over the weekend we thought it would be a good time to write about soccer injuries. Soccer players suffer many injuries however one underlying and often underappreciated issue is groin pain in soccer players. Harøy et al. (2017)...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 1, 2023 | General, Health Tips
Sprains A sprain is an injury to a ligament, a stretching or a tearing. One or more ligaments can be injured during a sprain. Ankle sprains are the most common injury. Strain A strain is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon. A muscle is a tissue composed of...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 1, 2023 | General
A recent study published by the School of Physiotherapy at the Latrobe University in Bundoora has evaluated the return to work and health outcomes of a physiotherapy network provider program. This study was conducted with 21 clients of network occupational...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 1, 2023 | General
An important aspect of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is addressing all possible contributing factors, including the presence of joint or spinal dysfunction, postural imbalances, reduced coordination of movement, poor posture and the effect of trigger points....
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 1, 2023 | General
At the first sign of back pain, there are a few simple things you can do to provide short term relief and give your back the best chance of healing quickly. Stay active: It may be tempting to stay in bed, it is important to keep moving as much as you comfortably can....
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 1, 2023 | General
At least 70% of Australia’s school students use computers. As a result of this increased usage, Physiotherapists are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed...
