One of the most common findings we assess here at Watsonia physiotherapy is a reduced strength or control of the presenting patients’ hip. ‘Hip control’ basically refers to our ability to control the direction of movement of our hip when standing on one leg or performing functional tasks such as
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Today I want to talk to you about a common injury we see here at Watsonia Physiotherapy called extensor tendinopathy, which is more commonly known as ‘tennis elbow”. Now in most cases we see this injury in athletes and manual workers, however, this highly restrictive injury can strike anyone.
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Swimming is a favorite Australian past time and one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy. Swimming is also very low impact, which means that it’s a great way to keep moving well into your later years. This is especially true if you have joint conditions like
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Sever’s disease is a common painful complaint among children aged approximately 7-15 years old. It occurs as the bones grow, usually during “growth spurts”, whereby the muscles get stretched and tug on the bones where they attach. In the heel, the pain that is caused from the Achilles tendon pulling
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Football season is nearly here! Many of you budding footy stars out there are probably right into your preseason. Preseason is the best time to work on your fitness at high intensities so as to allow for optimal performance on the field. We cannot stress how important preseason is to
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Kia ora! I’ve just returned from a short leisurely trip to New Zealand and when I was in Queenstown I decided to do what many tourists do, hike up one of the neighbouring small mountains. This hike took 8 hours to complete but the view was well worth it! Felt
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Hey guys, Since providing physiotherapy coverage for netballers at District tournaments I have noticed that the players present with common manageable injuries, namely long standing knee pain. I am referring to knee pain that has gradually come about without a specific incident. With netball being a fast paced sport requiring
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“What is Dry Needling?” Is a question I am asked on a daily basis by confused patients. To tell you the truth, I didn’t know what it was until halfway through my physiotherapy degree. As this technique is becoming ever increasingly popular with physiotherapists, I thought I would share some
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