Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: Rozelle Physiotherapy has recently started using extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) at the practice to help treat chronic plantar fasciitis. Studies show that ESWT is safe and effective for reducing pain in chronic plantar fasciitis.
Muscle tightness or stiffness is very rarely a range of motion issue. There are many factors that may contribute to a feeling of tightness in your muscles including trigger points, inflammation and stress.
Physios love our acronyms, from ACL to VBI and every letter in between (unfortunately no acronyms begin with ‘Z’) we have acronyms for everything. The most well known of these is one thrown around in… Read More »No more RICE, call the POLICE!!
Hey I rolled my ankle….. It’s Achilling me Poor jokes aside, it’s an injury we treat all the time…The dreaded ankle sprain. Almost everyone who’s played sport has felt the sting of an ankle sprain… Read More »Ankle Sprains
Do you even lift? Whether you’re a powerlifter, manual labourer or a new mum, I’m betting you probably need to lift things every day. “Keep your back straight”, “use your legs”, “bend your knees” are… Read More »Do you even lift?
Taping is thought to have more of a neuro-physiological effect versus a actual mechanical effect on tissues. K-tape can benefit patients due to increased proprioception and increased postural stability. Taping can also affect blood circulation… Read More »What’s the benefit of taping for neck pain
Postural correction may be necessary in patients who have had a neurological dysfunction, but it may also be helpful for persons who do not have a clinical complaint. Poor posture can contribute to breathing problems,… Read More »Postural Neck Pain
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is one of my least favorite injuries. It can be disabling, nagging, and sometimes even relentless! A commonly recommended treatment involves the use of a tennis elbow strap. There has… Read More »Is Bracing Effective?
The elbow contains a large, curved, pointy bone at the back called the olecranon, which is covered by the olecranon bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that allows smooth movement between the bone and overlying skin.… Read More »Elbow Bursitis- What is it and What can i do about it?
Load Management Load management and activity modification are vital in the rehabilitation of tennis elbow. From the elite athlete to the weekend warrior this can often feel like the end of the world. This… Read More »What’s the Latest with Tennis Elbow Strengthening?