Blog
Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) dysfunction is a very common condition, but why do people get it and what is the most effective treatment? After a comprehensive assessment to understand what's going wrong, a treatment plan that includes a combination of strengthening exercises as well as some hands on treatment will bring about the best long term results.
Shoulder Pain is very common due to the structure of the joint itself. A combined approach of Physiotherapy to diagnosis and manually treat the area combined with an exercise rehabilitation program, will bring about the best results to manage and prevent recurrence of the problem.
Welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series on Vestibular disorders. In part 1, we discussed some of the common symptoms of vestibular disorders, and touched on the population groups that can be affected. In part 2 we are going to explore these conditions in more detail and explain how different types of treatments can help.
Vestibular disorders are a common presentation amongst the community that we treat at Essendon Physio Group. With our strong network of ear, nose and throat specialists, we collaborate to ensure the best possible outcomes for those with vestibular disorders.
Experiencing an acute injury and not sure whether to apply ice or heat? Our Physio's give you their opinion on when to use ice and heat at different stages of injury.
Do you have ongoing back problems causing you pain & discomfort and limiting your lifestyle and activity levels? We've got some helpful tips for you.
Postural strain and trauma are the main causes of neck pain. A physiotherapist will be able to diagnose the cause of your neck pain and design an appropriate management plan to treat you neck.
‘80% of Australians will experience back pain at some stage in their life!’
The immediate treatment of any soft tissue injury consists of the RICE protocol for the first 48 - 72 hours to reduce internal bleeding of the injured soft tissue and severity of injury.
The 2013/2014 local cricket season is fast approaching, as well as the opening Ashes Test between Australia and England commencing 21 November at the GABBA. There are a number of common cricket injuries that present at our practice as the season heats up.
At the practice I am often asked about Soft Tissue Injuries, so thought I would begin a series of Blog posts on this subject to answer client questions and concerns.
We're back with this month's Blog post to assist you with soft tissue injuries. Symptoms of soft tissue injuries can vary between people and the extent of the injury, but generally they are as follows: