The front of the thigh is the location of the muscle group known as the quadriceps or ‘quads’. This muscle group contains 4 muscles including the vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris. Most injuries to the front of the thigh will...
The hamstrings are the muscle group located on the back of the thigh and are composed of 3 different muscles that start and finish in different points in the leg and pelvis. The 3 muscles are biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. The hamstrings are an...
The section of your spine located below the neck and above your lower-back is known as the thoracic spine. This is also commonly referred to as the mid- or upper-back. It contains 12 vertebrae (spinal bones) stacked on top of one another and forms an attachment site...
Injuries to the hand, wrist and fingers can be divided into two main categories. They are either acute injuries, which occur suddenly as a result of direct impact or a fall onto an outstretched hand, or chronic overuse injuries, which develop due to repetitive stress....
How can physiotherapy help my headaches? There are many different types of headaches and many different triggers. Physiotherapy is known to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with cervicogenic headache (headache arising from disorders of the neck) and is...
What are the symptoms of TMJ dysfunction? A patient with dysfunction of the TMJ can have one or many of the following symptoms: • Pain in the jaw or side of the head. • Difficulty opening the mouth fully for eating or yawning. • Difficulty biting down or chewing. •...
Beat-It is a program of exercise classes and education developed by Diabetes Australia for patients with diabetes. These classes are also suitable for patients with other chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or obesity.The Beat-It program...
Physiotherapy after Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic surgery involves an operation by a specialist doctor to repair bones, ligaments and/or muscles. These types of surgery can be elective (when you plan in advance to have the surgery done) or emergency, as a result of...
What is balance and how does our balance system work? Balance is the ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass over one’s base of support. Balance is something we often take for granted when it is functioning properly but notice significant difficulties in daily...
