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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 […]

Ankle Sprains and Physiotherapy

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Ankle sprains are extremely common, however, this doesn’t make them easy to cope with when they happen to you. If you’ve ever spent two weeks hobbling around on crutches after an unfortunate twist, you’ll understand just how painful and difficult they can be. What are they?  Ankle sprains refer to a tear […]

Can Physiotherapy Help Osteoarthritis?

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: A diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) for joint pain can be a great cause of distress. Many people believe that if you have arthritis your pain is not able to improve and will deteriorate until a joint replacement can be performed. The truth is much more complicated, largely due to our bodies’ incredible […]

ACL Tears and Surgery

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: An ACL tear is one of the most dreaded sports injuries both for patients and therapists alike. Surgery and rehabilitation can be a tedious and difficult road, with full recovery taking up to 12 months in some cases.  What is an ACL? The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is a short, thick ligament […]

Tips to Help you Complete your Home Exercises

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: An essential component of physiotherapy treatment is your home exercise program. All physiotherapists know that patients who complete their exercises will have better outcomes from their treatment, however it can be difficult to find time to complete them. Here are a few tips that can help you to fit your exercises into […]

Plantar Fasciopathy

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band on the underside of the foot that helps to support the arches and deep muscles of the foot. Often over time, if any stress that is put upon the plantar fascia becomes too much and it can begins to degenerate, causing […]

Physio Tips for a Comfortable Sleep

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: For most of us, the hours we spend sleeping are simply a time for rest and recovery. However, you might be surprised to learn that your sleeping position can have a significant impact on your body, particularly if you already have an injury. Here are some tips from your physiotherapist to help […]

Proprioception and Balance

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: If you’ve ever started a new hobby and noticed your balance isn’t quite up to scratch, it can be quite a disturbing discovery. Balance is an important part of many activities and if your balance is not being challenged regularly, it’s easy for it deteriorate without you noticing. What is balance?  Keeping your […]

Strains vs Sprains

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however, they each have quite distinct meanings. The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to a tear in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to a tear in ligament fibres. Here we briefly describe what that […]