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Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA The tibialis posterior muscle sits just inside the shin, halfway up the lower leg. The muscle travels downwards and runs along the inside of the heel, with the tendon attaching at the base of the arch of the foot. The role of the tibialis posterior muscle is to move […]
Ten Surprising Facts about Tendons
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA:Tendons are found all over the body and while you may know a little about them, you might be surprised to learn a few of these facts. 1. Tendons can be found at the ends of muscles. Tendons are simply connective tissues that attach muscles to bone and help them move our joints […]
Facts about Osteoporosis
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by very low bone mass or density. This is caused by the body either losing too much bone, not making enough or both. Osteoporotic bones become weak and fragile and can break from small forces that would normally be harmless. In osteoporotic bones, as well as loss […]
Tips for Helping Kids of Today Stay Active
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA:Research shows that many children today are struggling to meet their daily-recommended targets for physical activity. We know that inactivity is a risk factor for a multitude of chronic diseases and many of the habits that shape our adult lives are set in childhood. Physical activity is important for a growing body as […]
Where is Your Pain Really Coming From?
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Have you ever been to see a physiotherapist for pain in one part of your body and when they treated you, they focused on a completely different area? While this can be a strange experience, it can be even more puzzling when the treatment actually works. So what is going on, […]
Spinal Stenosis
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is spinal stenosis? The spinal cord, nerves and arteries are housed by the spine, which acts as a hard electrical casing to support and protect these vulnerable structures. The spine has a hollow column that allows the spinal cord to run from the brain to the rest of the body. At […]
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
What is it? When the two surfaces of the hip joint move over each other, they usually move freely without any friction. If there is an alteration to either the socket part of the joint (the acetabulum) or the ball (the head of the femur), irritation may occur as the two surfaces move over […]
Move More, Sit Less – 5 Tips from your Physio
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: More movement in your day can improve mental, physical health and even workplace productivity. Physiotherapists know that one of the most significant contributors to pain and injury is simply lack of physical activity. Getting more movement in your day doesn’t need to be about high-intensity exercise, all movement can be beneficial. Here […]
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What Is It? The knees function as hinges, allowing your legs to swing forwards and backwards smoothly as you walk, kick and run. The kneecap, also known as the patella, sits at the front of the knee and has a variety of functions, including guiding the muscles that straighten the knee, protecting the knee joint […]
Can Poor Balance Lead to Ankle Sprains?
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries and most people have experienced one at least once in their lifetime. While they are common, this doesn’t lessen their negative impacts. Surprisingly, having poor balance might be increasing your risk of ankle sprains. Here we discuss a few facts about balance […]