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Knee injury? You can still take a hike.
Pearl presented to our Penrith clinic with a very specific concern and a very clear goal. Pearl’s story is inspirational and is a good demonstration of how an active approach can assist someone with a knee injury to live a healthy and active life. This is how Pearl reached her goals: 1. What inspired you […]
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Marathon Series with Tom Hamilton – Is Running Bad for your Knees?
The short answer is no. However, running can bring to light underlying/previous knee issues or training errors. There is a common myth that running can cause knee arthritis or worsen its symptoms, but this is not true. Research has shown that regular running does not increase the risk of developing knee arthritis, and in fact, […]
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Outer Knee Pain: Did your running increase during lockdown?
Did you increase your running distance, time or volume during lockdown and now find yourself with outer knee pain? If you have pain on the outside of your knee, the iliotibial band or ITB as it is commonly referred to could be the culprit. The condition, iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), is the most common […]
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Fact or fiction: Running causes arthritis…
Running is a popular form of physical activity. People run because they enjoy it, it’s convenient and it’s a great way to maintain cardiovascular fitness. Despite its popularity, there is a common belief that running leads to an increase in the wear and tear of knees. But is this really true? This blog will explore […]
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Knees stiff or sore? Say NO MORE!
Do you wake up with painful or stiff knees in the morning? Are you finding your daily walks or climbing stairs harder than usual? This is the blog for you! What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This joint disease is characterised by a break down in the cartilage (smooth […]
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Jumpers knee – A ballers pain on and off the court
Have you noticed pain at the front of your knee that’s gradually getting worse while playing ball? Maybe you have even started to notice this pain off the court as well. You might be suffering from a common basketball injury known as ‘Jumpers knee’ (or, patella tendinopathy for the science folk). Just as the name […]
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Joint Pain – There Is An Answer
Is joint pain taking over your life? – You may dread taking the dog for a walk, meeting up with friends for a game of golf or your garden may look as though it hasn’t been touched for years. Are you constantly reminded of your limitations when you hang the washing out or mow the […]
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Osteoarthritis…
What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as osteoarthroses, is a type of degenerative joint disease. OA is a disease of the entire joint, encompassing the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and bone. Although it is commonly referred to assimple ‘wear and tear’, there is much more to the disease, with cartilage breakdown, bony overgrowth and […]
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Knee Injuries
Jude Holroyd, the Principal Physiotherapist at our Jordan Springs practice considers the impact of knee injuries. Whether you play sport socially or professionally, a knee injury can put you out of action. Physiotherapists provide expert advice and treatment to speed up recovery and get you active again following a knee injury or surgery.