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Cording (Axillary Web Syndrome)

What is it?- Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also referred to as cording, often develops as a result of sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection (most common cause) procedures in the treatment of breast...

27 November, 2015 / 0 Comments

Can you prevent recurrent ankle sprains with physiotherapy?

The heel joint (subtalar) can get stiff after you sprain your ankle as a result of the swelling in the joint and tight muscles. If this is not mobilised your ankle will not adapt well...

16 October, 2015 / 0 Comments

A pain in the neck? Physiotherapy treatment and advice

The neck is a very mobile part of the body with many small joints and many muscles. This makes it more vulnerable to injury. There a many reasons why someone may experience a 'pain in the...

20 September, 2015 / 0 Comments

Standing Desks: Is sitting the new smoking? A Physio’s View

Is Sitting the new Smoking? "Sitting, it’s becoming fashionable to note, is the “new smoking”. Sedentary behaviour dominates modern life, just as smoking did some decades ago." (The Conversation Media Group) A growing body of physiotherapy research...

13 August, 2015 / 0 Comments

Treating headaches with physiotherapy

Headaches are one of the most common health problems for Australians. Physio Body and Sole, in North Sydney, can help relieve your headaches. Many different factors can trigger the pain receptors in your head or neck...

22 July, 2015 / 0 Comments

Jaw Pain – Temporomandibular Joint

The Temporomandibular Joint (Jaw Joint- TMJ) is the joint that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull; it's the most used in your body. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are very common and refer...

24 June, 2015 / 0 Comments

Neuromuscular Retraining

The neuromuscular system is trained in relation to each body part and particular physical movement. How is this relevant to you? Are trying to change your posture or retrain your movement or gait after an injury?...

18 June, 2015 / 0 Comments

Why physios do gait analysis and how it can help you

Walking short or medium distances requires our muscles and joints to be pain free and in a good condition. For efficient walking enough strength in the muscles and range of movement in the joints is...

24 May, 2015 / 0 Comments

Hip and back pain – Mothers

Do you carry your baby on one hip? Or did you years ago and now have hip or back pain? Carrying your baby on one side all the time can cause a pelvic torsion or a...

08 May, 2015 / 0 Comments

Soft Tissue Injuries: Crows Nest Physiotherapist

Are you suffering from pain, injury or a physical limitation of some sort?  Have you only tried medication, rest or stopping the activity you love and would like to be more proactive? Soft tissue injuries occur...

31 March, 2015 / 0 Comments