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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint from clients we see in the clinic. We have seen an increase in patients with shoulder pain, particularly related to the rotator cuff, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is likely due to the rise in working from home, virtual exercise classes and an increase in DIY projects. People
Hauora: the four pillars of health
A holistic view of health: Growing up in New Zealand, Mฤori culture was integrated in my education from a young age. When I studied Physiotherapy at The University of Otago, I learnt about the concept of Hauora. Hauroa is the Mฤori notion of wellbeing and encompasses four different aspects of health: 1. Taha Tinana:ย (Physical
Optimising body-brain performance
How can we optimiseย healthย and wellbeing? Prior to lockdown, I was fortunate enough to attend a presentation by Paul Taylor, a formerย British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer turned Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist andย Nutritionist. Paul is also currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology. An engaging andย enthusiastic speaker, Paul presented the latest cutting-edge science when it comes toย wellbeing, resilience,
Staying well during lockdown
Lockdown aches and pains: Is your neck or back becoming a bit of a problem during lockdown? Well, youโre not alone! We have certainly noticed a lot more people presenting to the clinic with neck and back pain over 2020 and 2021. So what is causing it and what can you do at home? Change
Neural tension in Physiotherapy
What is neural tension? Neural tension can occur when nerves are not sliding and gliding through tissues as they usually would. The nerves that supply the sensation and movements to your arms and legs are called โperipheral nerves.โ When neural tension occurs in peripheral nerves, it can cause areas of referred symptoms into parts of
Plagiocephaly: head shape in babies
Plagiocephaly (or misshapen head) is a very common problem that often causes significantย parental concern. However, it is also a highly preventable and treatable condition with the rightย information at the right time. What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly refers to a misshapen or asymmetrical head shape. It is sometimes referred to as “Deformational Plagiocepahly” or “Positional Plagiocephaly”. A
Pain: the good and the bad
What type of pain you should be worried about and what you should expect As Physiotherapists, we encounter all kinds of pain and the patients who experience it. Iย could write a thesis on pain as it is so complex. Instead, I would like to focus on how we, asย Physiotherapists, understand and interpret your pain. In
Self care
What exactly is Self Care? Self Care is a concept thatโs been talked of a lot in the past few years. Often referred to as aย โbuzzwordโ, it is frequently misunderstood. It is a term used to define aย practice that has a lifetime value. Undoubtedly, it is a practice that involves more than simply massages, manicures,
Running assessment
Running takes on many forms! You might notice when out for a run that there are many different running styles around! To understand what I mean, take a look at this short video:ย https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu8FlpDSPl4 People haveย accomplished amazing running races with โtechnically-poor” running styles. ย So how can thisย be? Thereโs more than meets the eye when determining what
5 tips for running success
The big day in the running world: On Sunday 10 October,ย thousands of recreational runners will take on the challenge of a 5km, 10km, half marathon or full marathon distance at the Melbourne Marathon Festival. With new title sponsors and following the 2020 cancellation of this event, this 2021 version promises to be bigger than ever.