FROZEN SHOULDER Frozen shoulder typically involves substantial pain and a significant reduction in ROM at the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder complex. Historically this has been difficult to treat, and mistruths persist today that stem from early clinical observations. However, a clear evidence-based pathway has developed in recent years to manage frozen shoulder with good...
ARE YOU CONFUSED ABOUT PILATES? WHAT IS IT, WHY IS IT USEFUL AND WILL IT HELP ME? Pilates simply refers to an extensive repertoire of exercises developed under the ‘Pilates Method’ by Josef Pilates back in the mid 1900’s. He developed the repertoire primarily to help rehabilitate injured Ballet dancers and athletes. Its popularity has...
THE ROLE OF EXERCISE DURING AND AFTER CANCER TREATMENT People undergoing active cancer treatment often suffer from high levels of fatigue, poor physical fitness and poor health related quality of life (HRQoL). There is growing evidence to support physical exercise like walking and cycling during and after the treatment of various cancers. The benefits of...
WHAT IS VERTIGO? Vertigo is a common complaint presenting to both Physiotherapy Clinics and in GP Surgeries. But what exactly is it? What are the most common causes, and how are they managed? Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Michael Callan will briefly look at the vestibular system, discuss some of the most common causes of vertigo, and outline...
Is your pelvis out of alignment? Facts about the pelvic joints This month’s newsletter is by our Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Rob Waller. Rob has a special interest in spinal pain and has been author on multiple peer-reviewed publications on spinal pain. He also teaches at Curtin University, including in how to manage spinal pain, and...
WHAT IS COGNITIVE FUNCTIONAL THERAPY (CFT)? CFT provides a patient centered targeted approach to management of LBP based on a thorough examination. This classification based management approach for LBP considers many domains including: lower back movement and postures, psychological factors, social factors, workplace factors, comorbidities (e.g. diabetes, obesity), pain processing mechanisms: influenced by genetics and...
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears have always been considered devastating injuries for athletes given the amount of time and input involved in the 12-month rehabilitation process. However, there is growing high-quality evidence to support non-surgical management for ACL tears, this can lead to earlier return to sport and earlier resolution of symptoms without increasing...
Shoulder Pain There has recently been a high amount of attention drawn to the efficacy of common treatments for shoulder pain within the media, health care professionals and the scientific literature. In this month’s newsletter, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Mike Callan will dive into sub-acromial decompression (SAD) surgery and cortisone injections, summarising the latest evidence. He will...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects the joints of the body. It is characterised by changes in the joint structures, for example a reduction in cartilage. These changes occur because of complex mechanisms, including inflammatory processes, biomechanics and even genetics. Knee OA in particular affects many Australians – many of us know...
Adolescent Low Back Pain Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability in the world. While rare below 10 years of age, LBP emerges during adolescence and prevalence rates increase until plateauing in early adulthood. The Perth based Raine Cohort Study identified at 14 years, 30% of girls and 26% of boys...
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