Physiotherapy in Penrith

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Backyard Cricket: Common Injuries (with tongue firmly in cheek)

As the temperature rises and we approach summer, it’s time to get ready for Australia’s favourite summer past time. Backyard Cricket!  Backyard Cricket makes an appearance at every summer BBQ and it’s wise to be up to date on the latest literature in dealing with backyard cricket injuries. Common injuries to avoid when playing backyard […]

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Achilles Pain? Ouch!

We have previously talked about heel or Achilles pain in children known has Sever’s Disease. What about the adult version of Achilles pain? The most common cause of heel pain in adults is Achilles tendinopathy. Unfortunately, no specific population group is immune to developing Achilles tendinopathy. This means that anyone, from avid sportsman / sportswoman […]

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Lisfranc Injury (Midfoot Sprain)

Our Physiotherapists have recently seen clients with foot injuries or ankle pain that come to see us because they have been slow to improve.  This article is a timely reminder about this particular nasty injury that is often mistaken for a simple sprain, but if poorly managed can leave the injured person with permanent issues.

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Text Neck – An Unavoidable Pain in the Neck?

Have you got text neck? I’ve noticed, an increase in incidence of neck pain and/or stiffness in all age groups, but of concern, also in the younger population (10-16 years). I’ve had a look through some research and it appears that “text neck” is on the rise. It appears that “text neck” is on the […]