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Focus on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA:  What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a small space base of the hand. This tunnel is covered by a thick ligament and creates a small tunnel where various nerves, arteries and tendons pass through from the forearm into the hand. If anything causes this space to be reduced, these […]

Is Surgery The Right Decision For You?

CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: The decision to have surgery following an injury is a serious and complicated one. It can be difficult when navigating the minefield of information you receive to know what is the right pathway for you. Unfortunately, the answer is not always obvious which can be very confusing. To ensure that surgery is […]

Why Do Tendon Injuries Take So Long To Heal?

  CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: If you have ever suffered from a tendon injury you will know that the recovery can be frustratingly long. Tendons are important tissues of the body, connecting muscles to bones and come in many different shapes and sizes. There are many reasons why tendon injuries can be difficult to treat, as […]

A Wrist Injury: Scaphoid Fractures

   CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is it? The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist that connects the radius to the hand, and it is situated near the thumb. Scaphoid fractures are a relatively common wrist injury and are commonly misdiagnosed as the pain can be quite mild even when the bone has been […]

Physio Tips for Better Running

Cumberland Physiotherapy Parramatta: Distance running can be a surprisingly complicated sport. In this article, we offer some words of wisdom from our physiotherapists to help you get the most out of your training and avoid injuries.   Choose your shoes carefully: Repeated stress from running long distances will show up any biomechanical flaws in your body […]

Focus: Can Stress Affect My Pain?

   CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: A common fear for patients when discussing pain is the idea that their symptoms are ‘all in their head’ or that they won’t be believed either by friends, family, therapists or workplace. This fear can be worse when there appears to be no obvious cause for their pain or it has […]

Focus: The Broken Collarbone

 What is it? A broken collarbone, also known as the clavicle, is one of the most commonly broken bones in the body.  The collarbone connects the front of the ribcage to the shoulder and is the only bony connection the arm has to the rest of the body. Many muscles attach to the collarbone, including […]

Life Hack: Three Stretches for Common Problem Areas

 Chest Stretch: Find a large flat wall and stand facing away from it. You may need to bend your knees slightly or step a few inches forward. Your pelvis, thoracic and base of your head should all be in contact with the wall, with small gaps where the curves of your spine are. If you […]

Anterior Ankle Impingement

 What is it? Anterior ankle impingement, also known as anterior impingement syndrome, is a musculoskeletal condition where repetitive forces compress and damage the tissues at the front of the ankle, causing pain and stiffness. It is a common injury that can affect people of all ages, however is usually seen in athletes of sports involving […]

Tips for Finding Your Perfect Exercise Match

 Exercise is such an essential part of mental and physical wellbeing, however many of us find it difficult to make time to stay active.  Often, when we think of exercise we imagine jogging or the gym. Exercise can be anything that gets you moving, and the trick to reaping the long term benefits is to […]