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Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where extra bony growth occurs at the hip joint; either on the side of the femoral neck (top of the thigh bone) or at the acetabulum (hip socket) which then causes an irregularly shaped hip joint.

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint between your jaw bone and your skull and is involved in all movements of the jaw. Sometimes, this joint doesn’t function well, causing temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD).

The Shoulder – Part 2: Rotator Cuff Tears

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that act as stabilisers of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is made up of supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis.

The Shoulder – Part 1: Anatomy

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is a ball and socket joint which allows for large range of motion. The shoulder girdle is composed of the clavicle and scapula which articulates with the humerus to make the glenohumeral joint.

What is Thermoplastic Splinting?

Thermoplastic splinting material is used when fabricating custom made splints. The splints can be made during a consultation with your Physiotherapist and may be remoulded to allow for reduction in swelling, maximise comfort or when range of motion improves.

EOS Full Body Imaging – What Is It?

The shoulder is an amazing joint which moves through great ranges of motion that allows us to swim, throw a ball, reach for a high shelf, drive and many other activities. It is a vital to have functioning shoulder to achieve daily activities.

Scoliosis

Most individuals with scoliosis can benefit from physiotherapy in order to address mobility impairments, muscle strength and length deficits and pain.

Clinical Pilates: What is it?

Pilates improves strength, flexibility and movement control.  However, there are differences between how Pilates is taught in gyms and a Physio Clinic.

Working from Home

With so many people working from home at the moment, here are a few tips on setting up your desk at home and some simple exercises to do during the day.

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