Acromioclavicular Joint Injury – Shoulder

AC Joint

  What is the Acromioclavicular or AC joint? The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a small joint located above the shoulder, where the acromion on the shoulder blade meets the clavicle bone. This joint plays a crucial role for stabilising the shoulder complex and facilitating various arm movements. The AC joint is a diarthrodial joint, meaning…

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Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder pain

Understanding Shoulder Dislocations: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Introduction: A dislocated shoulder is a common sports injury that can happen to anyone, from athletes to everyday individuals. While they are often painful and debilitating there are strategies to help individuals manage and minimise the risk of shoulder dislocations. In this blog, we’ll delve into the…

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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain

The Shoulder Joint The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile and complex joints in the human body. It is a ball-and-socket joint that allows a wide range of movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation. The shoulder joint is formed by the articulation between the head of the humerus…

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NDIS Physiotherapy

Disability in Australia Over 4 million Australians live with some type of disability that affects their mobility, mental, or sensory functions. Treatment and support for a disability can be received through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS Physiotherapy can address a wide range of health conditions and help patients improve their well-being to live…

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The Difference Between Pilates and Clinical Pilates

Physiotherapist with young patient.

Pilates and Clinical Pilates may sound identical, but they have several key differences in application and practice. Here, we’ll cover what Clinical Pilates is, the benefits of Clinical Pilates, and the difference between regular Pilates and Clinical Pilates so you can decide which type would be most beneficial to you.

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Frozen Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), occurs due to an inflammatory reaction and thickening of the muscles, tendons and ligaments that make up your shoulder joint. The reason why this happens is poorly understood in the medical world. Typically, it can be detected by pain and a significant and progressive loss of movement…

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Balance your Golf Fitness

Golf Balance

  The importance of balance and flexibility in golf In recent times, the game of golf has seen a dominant focus on improving a golfer’s driving distance. This has led to many players working on improving muscle power in an attempt to gain greater club head speed.  We see many golfers in our clinic and…

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So you are out of alignment!!

body out of alignment

Apparently your back is “out”! Should you be concerned? Most people who have seen a medical professional for back or neck pain, have probably been told at some point they are out of alignment and this needs to be corrected by treatments including manipulation, orthotics and other forms of manual therapy. This will often give…

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SHOULDER PAIN

Shoulder Pain

A SIMPLE UNCOMPLICATED APPROACH for a COMMON PROBLEM – Shoulder Pain The shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body allowing you to move your arm freely in many different directions: Raise your arms over your head Scratch your back Put your wallet in your back pocket Throw a ball But, unfortunately, this mobility…

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