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What is it? Patellofemoral syndrome refers to pain arising from the joint between the kneecap and the underlying thigh bone (femur). Other names for this condition include patellofemoral pain syndrome, Chondromalacia Patella, Movie-goers knee, Anterior knee pain and runner’s knee. How does it happen? Patellofemoral syndrome most often results from overuse of the knee. When the knee is bent and straightened, the kneecap (patella) slides up and down within a groove on the end of the thighbone (trochlea of the…
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What is it? Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa which sits over the outside of the hip bone (trochanter). The bursa provides lubrication and cushioning to allow the muscles to flex and extend over the trochanter without damaging the muscles. It also cushions the tendon before the attachment of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles. Occasionally, this bursa can become inflamed and clinically painful and tender – this is called trochanteric bursitis. More often the lateral (outer) hip…
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What is it? Pilates is a low impact whole body exercise system. When it is run by a physiotherapist, clinical pilates is a safe way to exercise if you have had injuries as well as being a treatment method that can immediately decrease your pain and increase your movement. It is adaptable to many fitness levels and needs – from athletes to seniors or for people undergoing rehabilitation. It emphasises balanced development of the body through: core strength flexibility body awareness…
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Gold Coast Physiotherapy – Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach Centres Pilates Mat Class Program What is it? Pilates is a low impact whole body exercise system. When it is run by a physiotherapist, clinical pilates is a safe way to exercise if you have had injuries as well as being a treatment method that can immediately decrease your pain and increase your movement. It is adaptable to many fitness levels and needs – from athletes to seniors or for people undergoing…
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This article discusses lateral hip pain caused by gluteus medius tendonopathy and trochanteric bursitis. Management hints and causes are disucussed
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This article discusses causes and symptoms of patellofemoral (or anterior knee pain). It gives information on managament and prevention of knee pain and swelling / grinding (crepitus).
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Information about pathologies/injuries of the achilles tendon, including partial tears, ruptures, tendinitis and tendinopathies, and their management.
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Early warning signs of low back strain. How to recognise it and early self-management strategies.
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Back pain – Injury prevention and self management Some helpful hints for injury prevention • Maintain good spinal mobility – do regular lumbar spine stretches • Pay attention to your spinal posture, especially sitting posture – sit with a lumbar roll • Arch backwards in standing at home or work regularly, especially after sitting for a prolonged period • Increase general activity if your lifestyle is sedentary • Use good lifting techniques and arch backwards before and after the lift…