A major component of our goal as physiotherapists is to educate patients about their condition. Research shows repeatedly that simply understanding the nature of the problem can aid patients in recovery. On this page you’ll find links to information about a range of conditions we commonly treat and various other useful resources.
Acute ankle strain management
Ankle strains most commonly occur indirectly through rapid directional change. It is for this reason that most individuals participating in...
Acute Wry Neck
Have you ever woken up with a kinked neck that is painful? Or moved your head a certain way and...
Baker’s Cyst
A Baker’s Cyst is a cyst filled with fluid that can form at the back of the knee. When symptomatic...
CAM boot – FAQ
The specialist, doctor or physiotherapist has prescribed you this CAM boot to wear - here are some frequently asked questions...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is technically classified as an entrapment neuropathy. This means that the nerve is damaged at sites where...
Cervicogenic Headache
With over 200 types of headaches and migraines now classified, research has shown that different headache and migraine conditions may...
Clots: Venous Thromboembolism
Venous Thromboembolism encompasses the two conditions of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolisms (PE). It is the third most...
Costovertebral Joint Sprain
What is it? The thoracic spine is comprised of 12 spinal segments separated by a disc. Each segment articulates with...
Cross Bracing Protocol
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is an important structure for knee stability, especially in the sporting and active population. This...
Crutches – FAQ
Why use crutches? Crutches are a mobility aid used to help patients ambulate if they have injured one or both...
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? Tendons are rope like structures that connect muscle to bone. In the thumb joint there...
Discogenic Low Back Pain
Terminology and Definitions You may hear this condition/injury called many different things. Sometimes people mean the same thing when they...
Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren's Contracture? Dupuytren's contracture is a benign, progressive condition where one or more fingers can become locked in...
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Syndrome
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a movement disorder of the hip, resulting in symptomatic contact between the thigh bone and...
Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, ‘50 year old shoulder’, and frozen shoulder contracture syndrome. All names used to describe the same...
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Gluteal tendinopathies are becoming one of the most common reasons for lateral (outside) hip pain in individuals. Your hip/buttock is...
Hamstring Strains
The hamstrings are a group of muscles that cover the posterior (back of the) thigh. The hamstrings are made up...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBD) is a common condition causing pain on the outside of the knee. This condition is the...
Knee Brace – FAQ
The specialist, doctor or physiotherapist has prescribed you this knee brace to wear - here are some frequently asked questions...
Lisfranc Injury
What is a Lisfranc Injury? Lisfranc injuries or fractures are midfoot injuries where the metatarsal bone displaces from the tarsal...
Mallet Finger Injuries (Baseball Finger)
Mallet finger injuries are injuries that occur to the tendon responsible for straightening the tip of our finger. They are...
Mastitis
What is Mastitis? Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue that can occur at any life stage however it is...
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
What is Golfer's Elbow? Most people have heard of Tennis Elbow, but fewer know of Golfer’s Elbow, the common term...
Meniscal Injuries and Tears
What is the meniscus? The meniscus is a type of cartilage that lies within the knee joint. It's primary role...
Morton’s Neuroma
What is it? Morton's Neuroma (MN) is a compressive neuropathy of the forefoot. This region is where the metatarsal heads...
Osteitis Pubis
What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis Pubis is an inflammation of the pubic symphysis, the cartilage that joins the two pubic...
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease which occurs when bone becomes weak and brittle as a result of bone density loss. Bone...
Pain Diary
This resource is a great way to track your symptoms in response to activity Basically, if we see your pain...
Pars Interarticularis Injury
A pars interarticularis injury (also known as a "pars injury") is a condition that is commonly seen in young athletes who...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is broad term used to describe pain experienced around the kneecap (patella) or the surrounding tissues....
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy (PGP)
Our pelvic girdle is made up of three stable structures; two hip bones (ilium) and the sacrum. The joints where...
Perineal Massage
Perineal massage is used to prepare the vaginal opening, in particular the perineum, for the stretching and pressure sensations during...
Pessary Information
What is a Pessary? A vaginal pessary is a non-surgical option to treat pelvic organ prolapse. The vaginal pessary is...
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a musculoskeletal condition caused by the dysfunction of the Piriformis muscle (located in the buttock). It occurs...
Plantar Heel Pain
Plantar heel pain is an umbrella term used to describe pain on the under surface of the heel. Historically, we...
Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) is a common condition causing pain along the inside of the ankle and foot. It...
Pubic Symphysis Pain
Your pubic symphysis is located anteriorly where your two pelvic bones meet. It is held together by a fibro-cartilaginous interpubic...
Rectus Diastasis (Abdominal Separation)
Rectus Diastasis also know as ‘abdominal separation’ is a condition that occurs predominantly during pregnancy, whereby the abdominal muscles separate...
Repetitive Wrist Strain Injuries
A repetitive strain injury of the wrist happens when the tendons, muscles or ligaments of the wrist are put through...
Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain
Your sacroilliac joints (SIJ) are the two joints either side of your sacrum that connect your pelvis together. The main...
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
What are shin splints? Shin splints is the common term for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), a pain experienced along...
Shoulder Sling- FAQ
The specialist, doctor or physiotherapist has prescribed you a shoulder sling to wear - here are some frequently asked questions...
Soft tissue injuries and healing time frames
Soft tissue structures encompass the muscles, ligaments and tendons. These structures are responsible for generating torque and subsequently movement in...
Syndesmosis
An ankle syndesmosis injury is a common cause of pain at the front (anterior) of your ankle. This injury is...
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
What is Temporomandibular Dysfunction? The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is located where the jaw bone, known as the mandible, meets the...
Vertigo
Vertigo can be a debilitating and frustrating experience for many around the world. Put simply, vertigo is a type of...
Whiplash Associated Disorder
What is Whiplash? A whiplash injury is one to the muscles, soft tissue and tendons of the neck that is...