Knee pain in older adults - Don't say its "Just My Arthritis"
Sometimes it is easy to say, "that's just my arthritis" and accept pain as a part of life. But here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, we take an innovative and evidence based approach to improving your pain free function.
Lions and Tigers and Chairs, Oh My!
Lately we have been getting a lot of questions about the best chair, standing desks, or office set ups as it certainly can influence how well we survive our day at the office. Today we are more aware of our desk mechanics than ever before because we know the consequences of sitting with bad posture - neck pain, shoulder pain, RSI, and lower back pain.
Is it Hip to be FAI?
With advances in diagnosis and treatment in sports medicine and sports physiotherapy, a lot of evidence is pointing towards an increasingly common condition afflicting a sportsperson's hip - the symptomatic FAI.
Stay Healthy, Happy & Green...
Spring has sprung, and with it comes a raft of gardening after a long hibernation. Here's a few tips to keep you fit and healthy whilst enjoying your garden
Knee pain in younger athletes
Knee pain is a common complaint we see here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy. In the younger athlete we need to consider Osgood Schlatter Disease as a potential diagnosis.
Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?
Barefoot season is just around the corner, and with it our physisotherapists tend to see an increase in plantar fasciitis cases.
Frozen Shoulder
Mystery shoulder pain - why did it come and and when will it go away? It could be some simple mechanical disorder, or it could be a frozen shoulder...
FitBit tracking and Magic Numbers
How many steps are enough for a day? We give you the lowdown about tracking your steps
Is your headache really a neck ache?
For many people, headaches start as pain or tension at the top of the neck. As the pain worsens, it may spread to the back of the head, the temples, forehead or behind the eyes. Moving the neck or bending forward for a long time tends to make it worse. This happens because the nerves in the upper part of your neck are connected to the nerves in your head and face.
Office Ergonomics Getting a Makeover
Gone are the days of the 90/90 rule with workstation. As more companies move to a flexible workstation and try to minimize the impact of prolonged sitting, physiotherapists play a crucial role in creating a more productive environment.