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Tennis elbow; not just a condition for athletes

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that is characterised by pain in the outer aspects of the elbow. The injury typically comes about from overusing the elbow and wrist in activities that requires repetitive gripping or straightening of the wrist. Contrary to popular belief tennis elbow is more of a degenerative injury rather than and inflammatory injury. This indicates that using anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or cortisone injections may not be…

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By Hoppers Physio Physio

Shoulder Injury – The Rotator Cuff

ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles called supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor that stabilise the shoulder joint for everyday movement. Unfortunately, because the shoulder joint has such a wide range of motion theses muscles are highly prone to injury. This can range from mild inflammation to a more aggressive tendinopathy or from a mild strain to a complete tear of the rotator cuff tendons. Causes of Rotator Cuff Injuries Repetitive movement: particularly for…

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paediatric physio
By Hoppers Physio Physio

What is Paediatric Physiotherapy?

What is Paediatric Physiotherapy? Many people often wonder what Paediatric Physiotherapy is and what it involves. First and foremost, paediatric physiotherapy is physiotherapy for all children between 0 and 18 years. Additionally, here at Hoppers Physio/Western Paediatric Physiotherapy, our Paediatric Physiotherapists will also see children through transitional care into adult services and continue seeing adults with chronic and complex conditions. What kind of conditions do Paediatric Physiotherapists see? Torticollis and Plagiocephaly Developmental delay Motor coordination challenges Hypermobility Hypomobility Low muscle…

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hydrotherapy
By Hoppers Physio hydrotherapy

Benefits of Hydrotherapy 

What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is a growingly popular rehabilitation tool for people who want to get on top of their injuries and health conditions or to increase their cardiovascular fitness. This is done through exercising in a heated pool. The warmth and bounciness of the water will relax the muscles and take pressure off the joints. This allows those who may struggle with land-based exercises to get much more rehabilitation and exercises completed without aggravating pain. The water level is…

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De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis 
By Hoppers Physio Injury

De-Quervain’s Tenosynovitis 

Are you currently experiencing pain in the thumb? Is this worse when you carry your cup of coffee or use the TV remote? You may be experiencing De-Quervain's tenosynovitis. What is De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis? De-Quervain's Tenosynovitis is an overuse injury in which the sheath surrounding the thumb tendons becomes inflamed and irritated. Swelling retention during pregnancy and postpartum lifting of your newborn commonly causes this condition. However, it can also arise from any repetitive tasks, like typing or using a mouse…

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chronic ankle instability
By Hoppers Physio Physio

Chronic Ankle Instability

Are you often feeling like your ankles are going to give way? Is this especially common when you’re walking on uneven surfaces or changing directions suddenly? Have you experienced many ankle sprains in the past? Have you been experiencing this for many months or even years? You may be experiencing chronic ankle instability. What is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle instability refers to a frequent recurrence of the ankle “giving way”, usually in the lateral or outer direction. This most…

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resistance training
By Hoppers Physio Exercises

Resistance/Strength Training

What is Resistance Training? Resistance training refers to using external weight or resistance to make the use of our muscles during an exercise harder and, therefore, structurally change the muscles for strength and endurance gains. Why should I add weights to my exercise regime? There are many benefits to resistance training. They include: Body recomposition: resistance training is very effective for building muscle mass and increasing our calorie usage for the day, which is a vital part of the fat…

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calf injury
By Hoppers Physio Sporting

Calf Injuries

Calf injuries are injuries to the soleus and/or gastrocnemius muscle. They can impact anyone, but some people are at greater risk. They often occur after a quick burst of speed, i.e., moving from stationery to full pace over a short period of time. Athletes who play soccer, football, and tennis are prone to these injuries. However, they are also common in men over 40, particularly when they participate in sports while lacking adequate conditioning. What are the symptoms of calf…

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wrist injury
By Hoppers Physio Physio

Type of Wrist Injury – Triangular Fibrocartilaginous Complex

What is it? Triangular Fibrocartilaginous Complex (TFCC) is a term used to describe a weight-bearing structure between the three hand bones—lunate, triquetrum, and head of ulna. Its role is to stabilise and support the wrist. People with TFCC injury often present with pain on the ulnar aspect of the wrist, with possible clicking on movements of the wrist and elbow. They will also experience pain when loading their wrists, for example, when leaning on them or doing push-ups. How does…

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concussion
By Hoppers Physio Concussion

Concussion in Community Sport 

You may have seen in the news that the Australian Institute of Sport, in collaboration with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, Sports Medicine Australia, and the Australian Physiotherapy Association, has released new concussion guidelines for youth and community sports. What is a concussion? Concussions can occur with any sport or physical activity and are characterised as a blow to the head that causes changes to the head and brain and how it responds to emotional, physical, memory,…

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