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Positional Vertigo
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? Vertigo, the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo. The process of telling whether we are moving […]
Can you Train your Balance?
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Maintaining balance is a complex process that your body does automatically. The body uses various systems to maintain balance, and if one system fails, the others compensate to keep you stable. You may not notice a deterioration in your balance until you’re in a challenging situation Our bodies have three systems that work together […]
What Causes Joint and Muscle Stiffness?
Joint and muscle stiffness can be felt in any part of the body. While it may be accompanied by pain, this is not always the case and can have many different causes. Feelings of stiffness can be easy to ignore, however, they can be a sign that you are at increased risk of injury or […]
Cervicogenic Headache
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? Headaches are a generic term for any pain in the cranial region. They can be caused by a variety of factors and there are many different types. A severe headache can stop you in your tracks and be severely debilitating. One kind of headache that is commonly treated by […]
Growing Pains
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Are growing pains real? The short answer is that yes, growing pains are a real and usually harmless part of childhood. Though poorly understood, they are recognized as a common phenomenon occurring most often between the ages of 3 and 12. The pain is commonly felt in both legs, particularly at night […]
Physio Tips for Comfortable Travel
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Travel can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of life, however if a trip away comes with the risk of increased pain and soreness, the excitement can be thoroughly diminished. Many people will even avoid travel altogether if their symptoms are exacerbated too much by long seated periods. If you are unlucky enough to […]
Olecranon Bursitis
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? Bursae are small sacs of fluid found throughout the body. These bursae produce synovial fluid and act to reduce friction between muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones as they move over each other. Bursae are located at strategic points, typically where there are higher points of stress. If a […]
Should You Have a Joint Replacement?
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: One of the most impressive healthcare developments in history is the humble joint replacement. Many people are able to take a joint that is extremely painful and dysfunctional and give it a whole new lease on life. The improvements in this surgery over the last few decades have meant that success rates for joint replacement […]
Focus on Improving Your Posture
\ CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: For most of us, screen time and sitting go hand in hand and both are only increasing as our lives move online. While short periods in any posture aren’t harmful, a lack of movement combined with long periods spent in hunched positions can lead to spinal pain, headaches and even shoulder pain. If you’re […]
Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA:The start of the new year is an exciting time where many of us feel inspired to set goals with the aim to improve our health, finances and overall wellbeing. Many of us have tried to set goals before. and found that even with the best intentions, the new found enthusiasm doesn’t last […]