Shin Splints And How To Treat Them
What are shin splints? Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a condition that causes pain along the front of the shinbone (tibia). It is caused by inflammation of the muscles and tendons that attach to the shinbone. Shin splints are a common injury among runners, but they can also occur […]
How To Treat Bursitis
What is bursitis? Bursitis is a condition that occurs when a bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions joints and tendons, becomes inflamed. Bursae are located around joints throughout the body, including the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and heels. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. […]
How To Treat Stress Fractures
What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone that is caused by repetitive stress. It is most common in bones that are subjected to a lot of weight-bearing, such as the shinbone (tibia), foot bones, and pelvis. Stress fractures can also occur in bones that are used for […]
Osteoarthritis and how we treat it
Osteoarthritis and how we treat it For many of us, we will experience or know someone close to us who experiences joint pain. After all, it is common as we age that our joints experience some form of wear, tear and degeneration over time. One common form of joint degeneration is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized […]
Can Physiotherapy help my injury?
Can Physiotherapy help my injury? A lot of people know the profession of physiotherapy, but not a lot of people know what a physio does, can treat or help with. Often physiotherapists deal with musculoskeletal injuries or pain. This means injuries or pain relating to the muscles, bones and ligaments of the body. Some examples […]
What is Sciatica and how do we treat it?
What is Sciatica and how do we treat it? Many people who have lower back or hip pain might also experience pain radiating down the back of one or both legs. This phenomenon is known as sciatica and is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. This irritation or compromise of the sciatic nerve can […]
Muscles strains and sprains. Why do they occur?
Muscles strains and sprains. Why do they occur? A lot of our physical function whether that be engaging in sport, doing our daily activities or exercising regularly involve movement and subsequently require us to use our muscles to perform these activities. Often, if we push too hard while doing these things we can end up […]
Shoulder Dislocations & How We Treat Them
Shoulder Dislocations & How We Treat Them Dislocations of the shoulder joint can be painful to deal with and can happen for a number of reasons. More often than not, shoulder dislocations occur when force if placed on the outstretched arm. This could happen in contact sports such as football where a player might receive […]
Have you sprained your ankle and what should you do?
Have you sprained your ankle and what should you do? Ankles sprains are commonly known as twisted or rolled ankles and are one of the most common physio injuries. Despite this, they are some of the most poorly treated injuries and due to this, can result in ongoing issues with your affected ankle over time. […]
Physiotherapy for NDIS participants
Physiotherapy for NDIS participants At PowerBuild Physiotherapy, we ensure all our practitioners are NDIS-registered and also registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, as we believe that the most vulnerable in our community require to utmost care and attention to detail. One of the first things that we do at PowerBuild Physiotherapy is conduct […]
