Lorimer Moseley, University of South Australia A common recommended “don’t” of the Choosing Wisely campaign in the United States, Canada and now Australia is getting imaging for non-specific back pain. The initiative, which identifies tests, treatment and procedures that have little benefit but may lead to harm, is indeed wise in highlighting the dangers of such scanning. The recommendation is based on several […]

The Achilles tendon is just above your heel. It connects your calf muscle to your foot. When you are on your feet, it works like an elastic spring to store and release energy and helps to generate power. Achilles tendinopathy (also called tendinitis) refers to an overuse injury of this tendon. It is caused by

People frequently come into the clinic with pain caused by exercising. Some people come in as soon as they feel pain, while others put up with pain for months before seeking help. This article should help you work out whether you should stop exercising and/or seek treatment. Exercise varies for us all, for some, a

Vertigo and dizziness are quite common experiences, with many people attending hospitals and health care providers looking for diagnosis and treatment. A correct diagnosis is important, with physiotherapists being skilled in the area.  Our team can diagnose and manage most cases of vertigo, or we can refer you for further assistance if needed. The most

Posture in the office If you are primarily desk-bound in your work, correct posture and alignment is essential to prevent work related pain and injuries. Most of us get a little lazy with our posture at some point. You can expect some serious health problems, aches and pains if you adopt a poor sitting position

Walking strengthens your heart Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by walking regularly. It’s great cardio exercise, lowering levels of bad cholesterol while increasing levels of good cholesterol. A brisk 30-minute walk every day helps to prevent and control the high blood pressure that causes strokes. Walking lowers disease risk A regular walking

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the most frequent cause of elbow pain with approximately 1% to 3% of the population being diagnosed in their lifetime.1-5 It usually manifests from repetitive loading of the extensor muscles of the forearm resulting in a degenerative process of the common extensor origin muscles and tendon, with the

A week or two ago, a patient whom we had been treating at BPC had surgery to reconstruct her injured ankle.  She had quite a lot of questions about how and when we make the call to send a person to a surgeon, so I thought some of you might like to know more. That

If you are a tradie (or know one) and need some physiotherapy advice or treatment, come and see one of our lovely physio’s in the clinic. For the month of August, we will be giving out free ice/heat packs for tradies receiving treatment from us. Click on the link to make a booking or phone