What does a women’s health physiotherapist do? A women’s health physiotherapist specialises in treating conditions related to the female body throughout different life stages. They focus on issues affecting the pelvic floor, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause,...
We answer one of the most common questions we get asked.
Learn more about this foot condition.
Unraveling the truth about sports physiotherapy
We share six effective strategies to alleviate plantar fascia pain.
Valuable information on managing hip osteoarthritis through physiotherapy.
We share effective management strategies for acute low back pain.
Learn more about these injuries commonly referred to as “high ankle sprains”.
Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and effective strategies for the treatment and prevention of Achilles tendinopathy.
Sever’s disease = Heel pain in kids!
We share the crucial role physiotherapy plays in the management of knee osteoarthritis.
Learn what is it and how to fix it.
Essential tips for managing a meniscal tear.
Find our why physiotherapy is an essential component of the rehabilitation process.
Anterior shoulder dislocation is a common injury that occurs when the ball of the humerus bone is dislocated from the glenoid fossa of the scapula in the shoulder joint. This is the most common type of shoulder dislocation, accounting for about 95% of all...
Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are a common injury that can happen to anyone, regardless of age or activity level. They occur when the ligaments that connect the bones in the ankle joint are stretched or torn. Ankle sprains can range from mild to severe, and can cause...
Managing an MCL injury The MCL is the acronym for medial collateral ligament, it is the main stabiliser on the inside aspect of the knee. It attaches the thigh and the shin bone with a fibrous band of tissue called a ligament. It’s main job is to support the knee from...
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common injury among everyday people and athletes who engage in repetitive arm and wrist movements. It’s characterised by pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow, and can be caused by a variety of factors,...
Four tips to reduce running injury risk Beginning of the new year a lot of people have new years resolutions to become more active. One form of exercise most people uptake is running as it is a free and easy option we can enjoy outdoors. However, with any change...
What is an AC joint injury? AC stands for acromioclavicular joint. It is the joint at the top of the shoulder joining the collar bone to the shoulder. This joint is typically injured with a direct trauma to the shoulder such as a fall onto the point of the shoulder or...
Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries particularly in sports such as netball and soccer. Most people view them as minor injuries that will get better over time because of their quick resolution in symptoms. However, ankle sprains...
Is knee pain stopping you from running? Knee pain during running is a common presentation whether you are an experienced runner or just starting running. One of the main contributing factors to knee pain can come from the joint behind the knee cap known as the...
The Depot’s top 5 local adventures! We love getting out and about and exploring where we live! From hiking, trail running, canyons, mountain bike riding and climbing… we love all things adventure at The Physio Depot! Here our top 5 local spots to explore this weekend!...
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fascia pain is associated with pain at the inside aspect of the heel. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band attaching our heel to our toes. They do a tonne of work for us in help us stabilise our feet, propel our bodies forward...
What is swimmers shoulder? “Swimmer’s shoulder” is an umbrella term for shoulder pain / injuries that relate to the swimming population. Due to the complexity of the shoulder anatomy, many factors relating to the swimming stroke can contribute to the presence of pain....
What is Sever's Disease? Sever’s disease is classified as an apophyitis effecting the achilles insertion at the heel. It is an inflammation of the growth plate causing heel pain in children between 9-13 years old. Generally boys are more susceptible than girls and...
What is knee osteoarthritis? Knee OA (osteoarthritis) is a ‘wear and tear’ within the knee joint. Over a long period of time the knee joint starts a degenerative process in which the cushioning in the knee joint is reduced. It impacts the cartilage at the end of...
What is tennis elbow? (It’s not just for tennis players) The condition commonly called tennis elbow has many other names such as lateral epicondylagia, lateral elbow pain , lateral epicondilitis etc. It describes an issue with the tendons located on the outside of...
Let’s face it shoulder pain is the worst. Not being able to get dressed without making loud grunting noises, difficulty reaching the top cupboard to get the wine glasses and spending weeks doing painful bench press in the gym hoping it will get better. Shoulder pain...
Running related calf injuries! Dreaded calf (or baby cow) muscle strains are a common running injury, and often leave you going crazy with the next running event getting closer and closer! Greater than 50% of running power is generated from the calf muscles, so it’s...