Headaches are a very common presentation to the clinic at Advance Healthcare. They can often be treated effectively with physiotherapy. Read more...
Headaches and Physiotherapy
GILL HICKS CLIMBS EUREKA TOWER WITH APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST AIDAN RICH
Gill Hicks, 2005 London bombing survivor and double amputee, recently climbed the Eureka tower with Aidan Rich, physiotherapist at Lifecare Ashburton Sports Medicine
Osteitis Pubis and Chronic groin Pain
Osteitis pubis is a name covering several of the potential causes of chronic groin pain. In most cases, this condition can be treated successfully with physiotherapy. Read more...
Plantar fasciitis treatment
Plantar fasciitis (also called plantar fasciopathy) is a common and sometimes difficult condition to treat.
Some recent research has shown excellent results with a relatively simple treatment program. Read more...
Physiotherapy, or surgical treatment for shoulder dislocations
Shoulder dislocations are a common injury in sports involving overhead activity. Australian Rules football has among the highest rates of this condition due to the high speeds and contacts involved.
So do these injuries need physiotherapy, or are they best to see the surgeon? Read more...
de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
There are many causes of wrist pain. One cause is a condition called de Quervain’s tenosynovitis,.. Read more
Pain in the front of your knee? You may have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Hamstring tendinopathy treatment
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (also known as ‘hamstring origin’ or ‘high hamstring’ tendinopathy), has often been thought of as very difficult to treat. However, a thorough, specific physiotherapy program is effective in most cases of this condition
15 things you didn't know about Back Pain
This was recently published in the Independent newspaper in Ireland and is highly relevant not only for patients but also for practitioners.
Our team is also about to commence some further research activities as part of the Specific Treatment of the Spine (STOPS) trials – keep an eye out for future blogs that will update you on our research projects.
