Working from home literally giving you a headache?
Working from home during isolation? Here are some tips to try and reduce the development of headaches and neck pain.
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From Physio to Patient – Recovering from Orthopaedic Hip Surgery
Working as a physio for the past decade has allowed me to rehabilitate a huge scope of people following various orthopaedic surgeries. I have worked with these people through their struggles, triumphs and thankfully not too often some unfavourable outcomes but it has not been until I have gone through my own journey with a […]
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Osteoarthritis – A Common Chronic Condition but Manageable
Osteoarthritis affects 2.2 million Australians. The condition costs our health system $2.1 billion per year. People with osteoarthritis are frequently provided misinformation via friends, family, social media and other health professionals. Exposure to misinformation changes the decisions people make in relation to their health care and it is our responsibility as physiotherapists to address […]
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Pre-Season Training
As that time of year fast approaches where training re-commences for physical winter sports, all those niggling injuries from last season and over indulgence over the holidays can cause problems. A good, solid and progressive pre-season training regime is vital to maximise performance and minimise injuries. Here are three key benefits of completing a structured […]
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ITB Syndrome: a common cause of knee pain
What is ITB Syndrome? ITB syndrome (ITBS) is the second most common overuse knee pain amongst athletes, affecting up to 12% of all runners and 15% of all cyclists. ITBS initially presents as a local sharp pain on the outside of the knee when doing activity. However, if it is not addressed early the pain can […]
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Get your Desk Set up Right- 5 tips to help your neck and back pain
Get your Desk Set up Right- 5 tips to help your neck and back pain At OPH we frequently see patients present with neck & back pain stemming from poor posture in their workplace. On average office workers sit at their desk for 5 hours a day, adding up to 1,200 hours a year. That’s […]
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