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Managing Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Management of Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder PainBy Graceville Physiotherapist Michael Christensen 7 - 26% of Australians are currently experiencing shoulder pain, a common condition with a reported 67% lifetime prevalence. Shoulder pain is often debilitating and...
May Update
MAY Update Management of Rotator cuff Related Shoulder Pain by Graceville Physiotherapist Michael Christensen Shoulder pain is very common and up to 67% of all Australians will experience it at some point in their lives. While the onset of shoulder pain is often due...
April Update
April Update Parkinson's Disease Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in Australia. It is a disease in which the dopamine-producing cells of the basal ganglia fail, resulting in distinct changes in movement quality. The average age...
March Update
March Update OA Hip Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of hip pain in older adults. OA Hip Osteoarthritis, or OA, is referred to as wear and tear, or called degenerative joint disease. The hip is one of the most common joints affected by the condition. A joint is...
January Update
January UpdateAcute Lower Back Pain Many of us will experience an acute episode of lower back pain in our lifetimes. The vast majority of these cases will resolve within a few weeks with the correct management and exercises. Acute lower back pain is usually caused by...
November Update
November Update The benefits of pool-based exercise Article by Graceville Physio Joni Levine As the weather warms up, people will naturally gravitate towards swimming pools to cool down. Swimming pools can also provide a great exercise option for people of all ages...
October Update
October Update Nerve Pain Article by Graceville Physio Joni Levine Nerve pain is a common condition we treat at Graceville Physio Pain Slayers. Nerve pain is typically described as a sharp, shooting pain rather than a dull, achy pain that is typically associated with...
Common Golf Injuries – and how physiotherapy can help.
Common Golf Injuries - and how physiotherapy can help.Whether you’re an avid or casual golfer, you may have at times experienced an ache, pain or injury. Improving your awareness of common injuries can help facilitate early identification and intervention from an...
September Update
September Update How to avoid Neck and Back pain while studying Your posture is by far the most influential factor when it comes to neck and back pain, and this is particularly true in the lead up to and during exam periods. As the end of year exams approach, we see...
August Update
August Update Choose physio for Tradies Health August is Tradies National Health Month and the focus is on you. Your back. Your shoulders. Your knees. And let’s not forget the muscles you use day in, day out. We get it, there’s a lot that goes into your trade. In...
Overtraining and the risk of developing musculoskeletal pain
Overtraining and the risk of developing musculoskeletal painBy Graceville Physiotherapist Joni Levine Overtraining is a term used to describe when someone is exercising at an increased rate compared to their usual levels. Whilst overtraining can be beneficial in the...
July Newsletter
July NewsletterAre you overtraining? Article by Graceville Physio Joni Levine Overtraining is a term used to describe when someone is exercising too much. This can lead to an increased injury risk, especially muscular and tendon injuries. Here are some tips to avoid...