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Gluteal Tendinopathy - What a pain in the bum!

Gluteal Tendinopathy is a common condition that causes pain in the buttock and hip which can often travel down your leg. This can be from irritation of the hip tendons from doing too much too soon, or too little for too long, which causes them to become painful. Managing this condition should start with avoiding any aggravating activities, settling the pain, then slowly building the strength and endurance of the tendons.

Doris Qu
June 18, 2021
Physiotherapy

AC joint injuries - When the weight of the Earth is thrown on your shoulder!

Has some pesky prop placed your shoulder (not so gently) into the ground? Well like 40% of shoulder injuries in contact sports it could be an injury to your acromio-clavicular joint (AC joint). These shoulder injuries require a very specific treatment pathway of management and rehabilitation that sometimes requires surgery. Learn more about AC joint injuries from our Physiotherapists at Dural Health.

Doris Qu
June 18, 2021
Physiotherapy

Hamstring Strain? When Can I Get Back to Sport?

Some hamstring top tips from our Dural physio

Physiotherapy

Train Your Posterior Chain for Back Pain!

The posterior chain is a group of muscles that run down the back of your body (neck down to your toes), and work together as a team to keep us upright, jump, lift, and run. Training and developing the strength and endurance of these muscles can help reduce and prevent lower back pain.

Brian Tran
July 16, 2021
Physiotherapy

Calcific Tendinopathy - When crystals, toothpaste, and bone grow inside your tendons!

Calcific Tendinopathy is one of the more unusual conditions we see, and occurs when chalk like substances start developing into crystals within the tendons of the body. Any tendon can be affected, but the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder are one of the most common sites. If this ever has to be removed surgically, it comes out like toothpaste!

Brian Tran
July 16, 2021
Physiotherapy

The morning Shake, Shake, Shake - How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can make you dance!

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition which causes pins and needles and numbness in the hands. One of the classic features is waking up in the morning and having to shake the hands to help get the feeling back. There are some great ways you can treat this condition but if left untreated, the muscles of the thumb can start to shrink and waste away, which can lead to the need for hand surgery.

Doris Qu
June 18, 2021
Physiotherapy

Working From Home (again)? - Do it better the second time round!

As many of have returned to working from home, it is important to have a good setup at home to help stay productive and reduce any unnecessary strain on the body. Our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors at Dural Health have seen some amazing setups and some really tragic ones. Based on these, here are some recommendations on how you can make your work from home setup better.

Brian Tran
July 16, 2021
Physiotherapy

Cervical Radiculopathy - When angry nerves in the neck give us neck pain, arm pain, and weak tingly fingers!

Cervical Radiculopathy is a type of neck pain that happens when the nerves specifically become involved, and can often lead to neck pain that can spread down into the shoulders, middle back, arm, hands, and fingers. Some people even get pins and needles, numbness, and weakness in their hands!

Doris Qu
June 18, 2021
Physiotherapy

Moon Boots - One small step for man, one giant leap for foot and ankle injury management!

Moon boots, also known as Controlled Ankle Motion (CAM) boots, are one of the supportive devices our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors use to help manage foot and ankle conditions like fractures, ligament sprains, and even tendon tears. These work by immobilising the foot, and have the advantage over traditional foot casts because you can take them off to shower, exercise, and even scratch those itches!

Brian Tran
July 16, 2021
Physiotherapy

Back at the gym now, and feel you've lost all those gains? Remember to "De-Load"!

Many gym goers are now returning to the gym and realising they just can't lift or do things at the same level they were before. You're not alone!

Physiotherapy

Is a meniscus tear causing your painful and clicking knee?

Is a meniscus tear causing your painful and clicking knee? Your questions answered by our Physiotherapist Adam van der Wielen!

Alex Fielding
June 17, 2021