EXERCISE > SURGERY FOR ROTATOR CUFF INJURY Conservative management (exercise-based rehab) is always preferred to surgery when it comes to rotator cuff tendinopathy… Physiotherapy has been considered the first-line treatment for shoulder pain for some time now, and published research further confirms this. A telling trial, which was conducted and followed-up over 10 years, found […]
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for physical activity can feel like a challenge, but the National Physical Activity Guidelines provide a clear roadmap for integrating movement into our daily lives. These guidelines are designed to help people of all ages achieve better health and well-being through regular physical activity. Let’s break down these guidelines […]
THE ISSUE WITH IMAGING We have previously posted about the prevalence of pathology such as disc bulges appearing on MRIs in those without back pain. Well this trend is not limited to the lower back. One study used ultrasound imaging to assess 51 people WITHOUT shoulder pain (between 40-70 years of age) and found a […]
STRETCHING AS A WARM UP For years we have relied on static stretches before participating in our exercise or sport of choice. This idea is now very outdated. Many have believed for a while that static stretches provide no benefit. However evidence now tells us that not only is this a good waste of time, […]
WHAT IS GOLFERS ELBOW? Golfers elbow is an overload injury affecting the common wrist flexor tendon. This tendon connects the wrist flexor muscles (on the front of our forearm) with the elbow. Despite the name, it is not specific to golfers. Golfers elbow is common in weightlifters, CrossFiters, hockey players, tradies, office workers, hairdressers, the […]
WHAT IS TENNIS ELBOW? Tennis elbow is an overload injury affecting the common wrist extensor tendon. This tendon connects the wrist extensor muscles (on the back of our forearm) with the elbow. Despite the name, it is not specific to tennis players. Tennis elbow is common in weightlifters, golfers, tradies, office workers, hairdressers, the list […]