Physiotherapy Behind The Scenes
Within the Allied Health community a common term is “You don’t know what you don’t know” which refers to only being able to assess and treat conditions or injuries that you are aware of in ways that are more likely to be effective. Continuous learning in a variety of areas, research and implementing changes based on this is the way we stay current and aware of different or more severe signs and symptoms patients bring into the clinic.
Shoulder Dislocations & Their Management
Shoulder Dislocations Are A Common Sporting Injury But What Is It Exactly & How Does A Surgical Repair Compare With Conservative Treatment?
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
A commonly misdiagnosed condition, Frozen Shoulder affects 2-5% of the population.
Jesse Dean (Physio) has looked in to the research to share with you the causes, symptoms & treatments available.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome, commonly abbreviated to TOS, may very well be one of the most difficult and controversial diagnosis in clinical medicine.
The goal of this Blog is to breakdown this condition and to better understand what we as musculoskeletal type practitioners can do to provide the best care for patients presenting with possible symptoms of TOS. Whether that be assessing the condition, providing hands on or exercise based treatment or even knowing when best to refer on a patient that may need further investigation or even surgical intervention.
Cervical Disc Bulge & Radiculopathy
The neck (cervical spine) is an important part of our anatomy. Not only gives us a large range of movement for our neck, but it provides protection for the blood supply to our brain and the nerves that drive our arms.
Compression or irritation of the nerves can lead to a Radiculopathy which is of neurological signs, typically found down the arm.
This blog is all about your nerve roots, the discs and all the bits and bobs between!
Prevention Is The Best Medicine
Injury prevention is one of the most important steps an athlete can take. Jesse Dean (physio) works with Scott who is one of Richmond Rehab’s sponsored athletes.
This blog follows the initial screening of a running athlete in their lead up to a big event.
Running - 3 Strikes And You’re Out… Of Action
Running…
The easiest and most accessible way to exercise this year might be just the easiest way to wind up at your physiotherapist, limping, stiff, tight and not sure why.
Shoulder Injuries in Tennis Players
Regardless of your level of play, you’re likely to experience injuries when completing repetitive load in positions that require high levels of stability and the shoulder in tennis players is a prime example,
Injuries In Australian Rules Football
Injuries will always be a part of sport and according to the statistics, Australian Rules Football or AFL tops the list nationwide.
Common Shoulder Complaints
Jesse Dean (Physiotherapist) talks us through the basic anatomy of the shoulder complex.
He discusses the top 3 shoulder complaints that he sees in the clinic and shows us his top 5 favourite shoulder exercises.
