In the past, we had very little understanding about the nature of persistent pain. More recently there have been great strides in beginning to understand …
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The Psychology of Pain
Management of Concussion.
What is it? There has been a rapidly growing awareness of the dangers of concussion in sport and the best approach to managing it over the past few years. …
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Dizziness is a very common, effecting around 15-20% of the adult population each year. Vertigo is a specific form of dizziness, where there is a sensation …
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Complex regional pain syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful and often debilitating condition that is commonly characterised by pain and inflammation in an area in the …
Adductor-related groin pain
Groin pain is a common injury often associated with high levels of sport or physical activity. It is commonly found in athletes that play change of …
Plantar Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common presentation in the clinic. There are many potential causes of pain in this region and while there are a few juvenile conditions, …
Exercises for Cyclist
Recreational cycling has gone from strength to strength in Australia over the past few years, with increasing numbers of people taking up the sport. While …
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common upper limb condition affecting hand function and sensation. The proportion of the population who will experience …
Speed and Agility Training as Rehabilitation
What is speed and agility? In an athletic environment, speed is defined as the ability to move the body in one direction as fast as possible. Agility is the …
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Knee pain in cycling and how to avoid it
Most cyclists will experience some form of knee pain during their riding career. In fact studies have shown that up to 20% of professional cyclists will …
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