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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 […]
Common Running Injuries
Common Running Injuries CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress and increase your overall health, however, it’s not without its drawbacks. While being a low-risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact activity, most running injuries develop slowly and can be difficult […]
Three Things Your Physio Wants You to Know
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: 1. Problems that seem to arise for “no reason” are usually a result of disuse or lack of movement. It’s common to want to know why pain has occurred; however, it’s not always easy to identify a cause. What you come to learn as a physiotherapist is that pain and tissue damage are just […]
AC Joint Sprains (Separated Shoulder)
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: WHAT IS IT? The AC (acromio-clavicular) joint is a thick fibrous joint that connects the top of the shoulder blade to the outer end of the collarbone. The joint is required to be strong and supportive and is the primary way in which weight-bearing forces are transferred from the upper limb to the rest […]
The Four Biggest Mistakes You Can Make After A Muscle Tear
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Our muscles play an important role in the movement of our body. Without our muscles, we wouldn’t be able to bend our elbow or straighten our leg. As our muscles are soft and designed for flexibility, they are also prone to injury and if you have ever had a muscle tear, you know that […]
Osteitis Pubis
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone. Osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury that can sometimes be triggered by a specific event. It is characterized […]
Your Body after a Chest Infection
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: A chest infection can leave you feeling terrible, and it’s not always just your chest and throat that are affected. There are many secondary symptoms that come with persistent coughs and sneezes, here are a few that your physiotherapist can help with. PELVIC FLOOR WEAKNESS Prolonged coughing can put additional pressure through your […]
Surprising Reasons To See Your Physio
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: A visit to the physio is often at the front of your mind when you tear a muscle or wake up with a stiff neck, however, there are many other conditions that you might be surprised to hear physiotherapists can help with. Here are a few that you may not be aware […]
SLAP Tears -Labral Tears of the Shoulder
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: The shoulder joint is surrounded by a ring of flexible connective tissue, known as a labrum. This labrum increases the stability of the shoulder while allowing the joint to stay flexible. The biceps muscle has an attachment directly into the labrum and this is often a point where injuries occur. A tear […]