5 Common Shoulder Injuries and How Physio can Help
As the most mobile joint in the body, the shoulder joint provides you with a wide range of motion. It is an incredibly complex part of the body which makes use of surrounding ligaments, muscles…
Understanding Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain management is necessary to ensure patients can improve their quality of life and maintain regular levels of activity on a day-to-day basis. Some cases of chronic pain are easily resolved, but in many…
Physiotherapy Treatment for Arthritis
Physiotherapy functions as a method of establishing the mobility and function of body parts affected by disease or injury. Physiotherapy treatment applies various techniques such as manual therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy along with consulting, goal…
Disability Physiotherapy Exercises for People With Impairments
For people with disabilities, regular exercise can be difficult and mobility issues can make life challenging at the best of times. Fortunately, there are a wide range of disability physiotherapy exercises available for people with…
The Role of Physiotherapists During COVID-19
The recent global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of stress on front-line workers who may have been exposed to the disease while treating patients. Front-line workers have had to complete additional…
Core Exercises For Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a pesky problem that we all experience at some point. Lower back pain can often be mitigated by strengthening the core muscles around the abs and back. The core group of…
Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physiotherapy for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is performed with two goals as areas of focus. These are improving mobility and re establishing the function of joints affected by arthritis. Arthritis is a disease that affects…
Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints connecting the bones. Arthritis affects 1.5 million Australians. The condition can cause both acute and chronic pain and swollen joints. People with arthritis experience pain, stiffness and…
ACL Injury Prevention: ACL Prevention Program
One of the most common injuries suffered by athletes playing team sports is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. These injuries can often be season ending as the ACL ligament has a big…
Working From Home Stretches During COVID-19
Despite Australia seeing record low numbers of COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks, many people are still riding out the pandemic from home. Home offices are more popular than they have ever been and…
Research Shows Acute & Overuse Injury Prevention Is Possible
A recent study has demonstrated contrasting results regarding prevention of sports injuries with exercise interventions. The research analysed instances of strength training, stretching, proprioception and combinations of these. The study was designed to determine if…
Non Treatment Physical Activity Promotion In Physio Practice
Most people do not achieve a healthy amount of physical activity (PA). They are instead prone to sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity. This can lead to chronic disease. It therefore becomes the goal of physios…
Runner’s Knee: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
While most common in athletes due to the increased strain they experience, runner’s knee is not actually specific to runners. The name of the condition gives a general indication regarding where the condition arises. However,…
Cycling Bike Assessments: How Do They Help Cycling Training?
Cycling is a common way to get from point A to point B, especially in inner city areas. Push bikes are the most energy efficient vehicle on the road. Regular bike training leads to good…
The Emergence of Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
Climate change is appearing increasingly frequently on the worldwide political agenda. New and innovative food packaging is being demanded more often by consumers around the globe. Plastic waste in landfill is a huge ecological problem…
Types of Headache and Physiotherapy Headache Treatments
Headaches are a really terrible experience, no matter what stage of life you’re at. They’re one of the most common reasons for seeing a specialist. An estimated 345,800 people suffer from chronic migraines in Australia,…
The Best Stretching Routine To Do Before Running
A regular exercise regimen is important at all times, never more than when social distancing measures are enforced in Sydney. Cycling, swimming and team sports are all great ways to bust a sweat, but what’s…
Plantar Fasciitis – Your Path to Recovery
If you haven’t experienced it, you’ve probably heard about it. Plantar fasciitis is a common condition which mainly affects keen runners and hikers, but it can occur in anyone who is on their feet a…
Neck Pain – Causes and Treatment
Experiencing neck pain? You’re not alone. In any given year around 40-50% of the population experience neck pain, and both symptoms and causes can vary substantially. Whether you’re experiencing sharp pain, dull muscular aches…
Stress Fractures – What are they, and how are they treated?
You’ve probably heard the word ‘stress fracture’ before, but few people understand what exactly this refers to. Physiotherapists regularly treat individuals with overuse injuries such as stress fractures. In many cases, people are unaware they…
Swimming Injuries – Common Conditions and Prevention Strategies
Summer is here and that means many of our loyal patients will be looking to hit the beach and swimming pool. Swimming is a great sport which benefits the entire body – from building muscle…
Managing Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists around the world. Whilst it is generally not serious in nature, the persistent pain and discomfort can limit employment and leisure opportunities…
Lower Back Pain – How Physio can Help
If you are experiencing ongoing lower back pain, you are not alone. Around 1 in 6 Australians suffer from back pain, and it can be caused due to a myriad of reasons. Not only does…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries – Treatment at Erko Physio
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major ligament found within the knee. It is not uncommon to sustain a tear or sprain in this area, particularly during contact or fast action sports including basketball,…
Dislocated Shoulder – Causes, Risks and Management
Many patients visit our physiotherapy studio suffering from a dislocated shoulder. This condition is by no means uncommon, and it is often sustained during physical activity. A dislocated shoulder occurs when the humerus (upper arm…
Scoliosis – Typical Signs and Recommended Treatment
Scoliosis can appear at any age, but it most commonly occurs just prior to hitting puberty. It is a condition characterised by abnormal curvature of the spine, and the reason for this occurrence is not…
Sciatica – Symptoms and Simple Pain Relief Methods
Sciatica pain can be debilitating, and it is vital that your condition is closely monitored by your doctor and physiotherapist. Unfortunately, sciatica is often misdiagnosed – and this can lead to ineffective treatment which may…
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Exercise?
Any kind of physical activity is a lot better than no activity at all. But if your goal was to get the most out of your exercise, you would require a different approach. That’s because…
How Physiotherapy Will Help Improve Your Play
A physical injury and discomfort can hold you back from reaching your full potential. It takes away the fun from your play and really reduces your focus to winning. Whether you’re an athlete or a…