How to Improve Your Shoulder Range of Motion: A Systematic Approach
Assessment Improving range of motion starts with an assessment. An assessment is essential for the following reasons: Stretching Exercises Based on the assessment, if muscle tightness is identified as a contributing factor to the range of motion restriction, stretching may be prescribed. Some common shoulder girdle muscles that benefit from stretching include: latissimus dorsi, pectorals, […]
Rehabilitation Exercises for Adductor Strains
An adductor strain is an injury to the muscles of the inner thigh, commonly known as theadductors. In the human body, there are five different adductor muscles in each leg. Thesemuscles are responsible for pulling the leg inwards towards the midline of the body, as well asstabilising the leg and pelvis during everyday activities and […]
Peroneal Tendinopathy
What is it and what are the symptoms? The peroneal tendons (peroneus longus and peroneus brevis) are located on the outside of the foot and have an important role in stabilising the foot. Peroneal tendinopathy is a condition where one or both peroneal tendons become irritated and inflamed. It occurs from overuse, repetitive stress or […]
What are AC Joint Sprains & How Do We Treat Them?
AC or acromioclavicular joint sprains are a very common injury in contact sport athletes – accounting for 40-50% of shoulder injuries in contact sports. They also commonly occur in motor vehicle accidents. They usually occur following a fall on the shoulder or elbow. Basic Anatomy of the Acromioclavicular (AC) JointThe AC Joint is where the […]
Simple Do’s and Don’ts for Gluteal Tendinopathy
Gluteal tendinopathy is a painful and sometimes extremely debilitating condition. Understanding what you should do and what you shouldn’t do are equally as important for managing the condition. DO’s: 1.Maintain an active lifestyle within the constraints of your painStaying active is one of the most important things you can do to promote recovery. The last […]
Management of Calf Strains
Establishing a Diagnosis:There are several other conditions and injuries in the calf area that can masquerade themselves ascalf strains. A detailed assessment of mechanism of injury, symptoms and a physical assessment willhelp determine whether an injury is truly a calf strain or not. Rehabilitation can begin once anaccurate diagnosis has been made. Rehab Phase 1: […]
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are among one of the most common injuries to the lower extremity of the body. Theyare common in all populations, ranging from the general population to the sporting athlete Basic anatomy of a sprained ankleA sprain is defined as injury to the ligament. The most common ankle sprains involve the lateralligaments of the […]
What is Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects joints. In hip OA, the whole joint is affected- this includes thecartilage, labrum, synovium, and bones. Who is more likely to get hip OA?The older an individual is, the more likely they will have hip OA. Approximately 1 in 4 Australians willdevelop hip OA in their lifetime. The morphology […]
Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbowTennis elbow, more accurately known as lateral elbow tendinopathy is a painful condition thataffects the outside of the elbow. A tendinopathy is disorder that can cause pain, swelling andfunctional limitations to the tendon. In lateral elbow tendinopathy, the location where pain is felt isat the lateral epicondyle. There are 5 forearm muscles […]
Iliotibial Band Pain (ITB pain) Rehabilitation
What is ITB pain: ITB pain, frequently referred to as ITB syndrome, is one of the conditions that causes lateral kneepain (pain on the outside of the knee). It typically presents as sharp or hot pain at, or very close to abump of bone known as the lateral epicondyle of the femur. Iliotibial band function […]
