Knee mechanics are more complex than you think. As much as they appear to be a hinge joint that flexes and extends, most people don’t realise that the knee rotates. Look at your sore knee and look at your good knee. If you straighten all the way out, can your good knee go further? Full
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Knee Pain Tips
The team at Village Physiotherapy Shellharbour have been seeing many current clients and also new clients presenting with knee pain. It appears that people are trying to get back into some activity with this beautiful weather, however with the year that 2020 has been most people are deconditioned. This is resulting in swollen inflamed knees
ACL Injury
Is it my ACL? At Village Physiotherapy Shellharbour, one of the most common questions we get asked is in regards to one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the knee. It seems like this is a sports persons most dreaded injury especially those participating in high risk activities such as basketball, football, skiing and
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The Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
During pregnancy, a woman’s body experiences many physical and hormonal changes to accommodate for the gestation and delivery of a baby. Physical changes include an enlarging abdomen, breasts and weight gain. Strain is increased on the lower back, hips and lower extremities because of the increasing weight. A pregnancy massage may assist in relieving tension
Patellofemoral Knee pain
Injury prevention, Knee Pain, Physiotherapy, Running, Sports
also known as Anterior knee pain, Patellofemoral pain syndrome What is Patellofemoral Knee Pain? Patellofemoral (PFJ) knee pain is a common condition especially in the active population. It results in pain around the knee cap. It is often described as a strong ache/pulling sensation and can be difficult to localise. The condition is often aggravated
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
What is Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy? Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT) is a common injury in runners. It mostly occurs in one leg (however it can occur in both!). Pain is often felt in the buttock just below the gluteal crease. Pain presents as morning stiffness in the buttock which warms up with daily activities. Initial running
Hydration
Over 50% of our body is made up of water. Water is used to make up bodily fluids, regulate our body temperature and in many other bodily processes required for daily functioning. Not drinking enough fluids can make us tired as well as decrease muscle activity and concentration. So how much fluid to drink? Your