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Monday, 30 April 2012 00:00
Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic headaches are a common condition treated at Ormond Physiotherapy. Cervicogenic headaches stem from dysfunction of the joints, muscles, fascia and neural structures around the neck region and commonly occur in office workers, sedentary occupations and postural dysfunction.
Patients with cervicogenic headaches usually present with unilateral or bilateral pain over the temporal region, tightness in cervical joints and musculature and weakness in the stability muscles in the neck and back. They generally have poor posture, which can be treated effectively at Ormond Physiotherapy by our experienced physiotherapists.
Treatment for cervicogenic headaches at Ormond Physiotherapy consists of soft tissue massage, mobilization of the neck, exercise therapy, ultrasound and postural retraining. Use of a contoured pillow can also be beneficial in conjunction with specific exercises and therapy at Ormond Physiotherapy.
Book an appointment with a physiotherapist at Ormond Physiotherapy today.
Remedial Massage Therapy and lower back pain:
Lower back pain can range from a dull ache to specific areas of pain, which, left untreated can become debilitating. Painkillers may ease the symptoms but they do not treat the cause of the pain. At Ormond Physiotherapy, we believe that finding the cause of lower back pain through remedial massage techniques is the best method for alleviating the pain and understanding the cause of the pain.
Remedial massage therapy is a proven, highly effective way of treating lower back pain. Remedial massage at Ormond Physiotherapy is not only beneficial for reducing pain, but also boosting circulation and reducing stress and tension. It also plays an important role in injury management and preventative care.
Lower back pain can have many causes. Some common causes include; sports injuries, postural dysfunction and vertebral disc injuries. Remedial massage therapy can help in all of these conditions, and many more, through deep tissue massage, thorough postural assessment, lymphatic drainage massage and sports massage.
Whether you are looking for a relaxation massage to ease away your tension or remedial massage to aid in your recovery, our experienced, friendly and qualified remedial massage therapists at Ormond Physiotherapy are here to help. Call us today and start your journey to a happier, pain-free you!
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HAMSTRING INJURIES
The hamstrings are a group of muscles located on the back of the thigh which play a major role in our movement with a number of activities and sports. The action of the hamstrings is to flex (bend) the knee and extend (straighten) the hip.
Acute hamstrings injuries occur due to too much repetition or a sudden force or pull of the hamstring muscles. Common activities hamstring strains can occur include any running sports such as football, soccer, hockey, tennis , athletics and aerobic/gym exercises.
Hamstring strains differ in severity and can occur in one or more of the hamstrings muscle group causing pain, tightness, decreased strength and problems with walking.
With appropriate physiotherapy most athletes will regain full strength and function of their hamstrings. An immediate and appropriate treatment plan of a hamstring injury by an experienced and qualified physiotherapist is essential in ensuring a quick recovery and fast return to sport or activity. A delay in treatment can cause the condition to become chronic, slowing the healing process down significantly resulting in prolonged recovery time and an increased chance of future recurrence.
At Ormond physiotherapy you will receive a thorough assessment on your initial consultation involving a specific treatment plan explaining the timeframe to recover and essential steps needed to get you back on track as quickly as possible.
Treatment may include the following; soft tissue massage, dry needling, joint mobilisation, electrotherapy, biomechanical/technique correction, ice/heat, education, stretching and strengthening exercises.
Along with this your Ormond physiotherapist will determine which factors have contributed to the hamstring strain, identifying the cause of your problem and thus treating the injury correctly to prevent a recurrence of the injury.
Guidance by a physiotherapist at Ormond Physiotherapy throughout the rehabilitation of a strained hamstring will ensure an optimal outcome and then an appropriate maintenance program to ensure you stay on the field or court for the entire season.
Make an appointment with Kylie Fayyad at Ormond Physiotherapy to treat your injury needs now on 9578 6588.
CLINICAL PILATES
Clinical Pilates was developed as a specific treatment method for physiotherapists to develop and enhance functional core stability through the static and dynamic activation of local and deep stabilising muscles.
Clinical Pilates exercises can be performed using specific pilates equipment involving programmed and tailored exercises and stretches.
Ormond Physiotherapy use a clinical reformer to perform specific pilates exercises in combination with exercise ball activities and matt exercises.
Clinical Pilates is beneficial for spinal conditions such as lower back pain, neck pain, thoracic postural pain and headaches. The Ormond Physiotherapy reformer is used in the recovery of disc injuries, spinal joint injuries, muscular strains and arthritic conditions. In the general population clinical pilates can be used to improve posture, joint flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and conditioning, safeguard against injury and improve health and well being. It can also be used to improve sporting performance and occupational performance.
An individual assessment and thorough examination is conducted by a qualified and experienced physiotherapist to identify areas of concern, goals, strengths and weaknesses. A comprehensive and tailored program is then developed to focus on the individual's needs and highlight strategies to achieve both short term and long term goals.
Ormond Physiotherapy offers clinical pilates in 10 session blocks and is most beneficial 1-2 times a week to achieve goals and individual targets. Pilates is a great maintenance program as a preventative strategy to keep injury free to be undertaken on a regular basis.
Call us on 9578 6588 to start your pilates program today.
2/8/2011 LUMBAR DISC INJURIES
A common cause of lower back pain is a lower back disc injury which can be extremely painful and limit function such as flexibility, strength and power. A lower back disc injury may occur through poor lifting techniques, repetitive sitting or standing, excessive rotation of the spine or an accident such as a fall or motor vehicle accident. Such mechanisms cause the lower back to develop symptoms such as joint pain, muscle tightness and sometimes leg pain including occasional numbness or pins and needles.
Early diagnosis and treatment is very important in a successful outcome of lumbar disc injuries to enable a quick recovery. A comprehensive assessment by one of our qualified physiotherapists can diagnose your condition accurately and outline a treatment plan involving a treatment regime and exercise program to fully rehabilitate your injury. Call us now for an immediate appointment.
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February 21, 2012.
CLINICAL PILATES
Tuesday 16/8/2011.
ANKLE SPRAINS
Ankle spains are the most common type of acute ankle injury and afffect both the general and sporting populations. Although considered to be somewhat of a benign inury that will heal over time, the correct rehabilitation is vital to prevent recurrence and optimise function and therefore hasten return to sport and activity.
WHAT IS AN ANKLE SPRAIN ?
The term ankle sprain indicates that there is some degree of damage to the ligaments of the ankle. Ligaments connect bone to bone and are found on the inside and outside of the ankle. The most commonly ligament injured in the ankle is the outside ligament called the lateral ligament and is sprained when the foot inverts or rolls outward. This causes the ligament to become inflammed and swelling can occur limiting function and causing pain.
HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP ?
Physiotherapy immediately after an acute ankle sprain will help to ensure the ankle's function is optimised and prevent the chance of recurrence. A qualified physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment of the ankle to determine the main problems and develop a specific action plan to ensure recovery. Some ankle sprains can take 6 weeks to recover and physiotherapy is needed three times a week in the initial stages to rehabilitate fully. Physiotherapy treatments involve ultrasound, massage, mobilisation, stretching, strength exercises, balance exercises and therapies invloving initially ice and later heat.A specific return to activity plan will be tailored to meet the needs of your activity and specific goals.
Written by Physiotherapist Rachael Evans who can be contacted at Ormond Physiotherapy on 9578 6588.
26/10/11 LOW BACK PAIN !!!!!!
Low back pain affects up to 85% of the population at some point during their lives and is the most significant health problem affecting people in the 20-50 year age bracket.
Low back pain can be attributed to a number of causes from poor workplace ergonomics to pregnancy or it may have an insidious cause.
It is often quite difficult to pinpoint the anatomical cause of low back pain, as various parts of the spine and surrounding muscles may contribute. Some common causes of low back pain include damage to the intervertebral or facet joints of the spine, vertebral dysfunction , sacroiliac joint disorders or muscle strains. Low back pain generally takes around 4-6 weeks to resolve completely and a maintenance style program is usually recommended to prevent reoccurrence.
When the patient first presents with low back pain, the physiotherapist will take a detailed verbal history and examine your posture, muscle tone, core strength, range of motion and palpate the joints in the spine for stiffness and pain. They may also assess your nerves if you show symptoms such as pins and needles or numbness in your legs.
Physio treatment of low back pain will be tailored to your specific problem but commonly includes a combination of massage, exercise, trigger point work and mobilization or manipulation of the joints in the spine. Other techniques such as heat treatment or taping may be used.
Clinical pilates has been shown to be effective in reducing low back pain by improving core stability and control. It is most likely to be adopted once the pain has mostly resolved as a form of maintenance to prevent injury recurrence. Assessment of workplace ergonomics is important in the treatment and prevention of low back pain.
It is important to get all low back pain assessed and treated correctly as quickly as possible to improve your pain immediately.
Call us on 9578 6588 to make an appointment today.
