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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 […]

Common Myths About Back Pain

  CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Low back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists and if you are unlucky enough to have been a sufferer, you know that severe back pain can take over your life. With improved understanding, health professionals have come to identify some common myths about back pain that […]

What Does a Physiotherapist Do?

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Many people know the value that physiotherapy brings to their life and some have even been visiting their physiotherapist since childhood. However, for those who have never been to see a physiotherapist before, there can be a question mark over exactly what it is that physiotherapists do. In fact, this is one of […]

Three Ways to Help Keep Kids Active

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: We know many of the habits that shape our adult lives are set in childhood. Physical activity is important for a growing body as movement and weight bearing have a large impact on bone strength, muscle and tendon health. Here are some tips to make sure your child is staying as active […]

Hip Pain and Labral Tears

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is the labrum of the hip? The labrum is a fibrous rim of cartilage that covers and seals your hip socket. This lining of cartilage provides stability for the thigh bone (femur) inside of the hip socket (acetabulum), while allowing flexibility. How do tears happen? Labral tears can occur from an […]