Sports Physiotherapist David Hillard demonstrating how to apply Low Dye tape. Low dye tape can be used in management of : plantarfasciopathy tibialis posterior tendinopathy patellofemoral pain Apply hypoallergenic tape...
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Sports Physiotherapist David Hillard demonstrating how to tape an ankle to assist with joint stability. This strapping technique is commonly used rto reduce the risk of injury during sporting activity,…
Active Australians are using gelatin, a common ingredient in lollies and sweets, as a supplement in sport. Currently there is lots of interest in how Gelatin may play a role in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as tendon, cartilage and muscle injuries.
At Zone 34 Sports Physiotherapy we are committed to providing high performance sports medicine and sports science to all of our clients. Our team include a sports physiotherapist, hand therapist,...
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Zone 34’s strives to provide the Inner West with experienced, highly qualified clinicians who have an area of special interest. This year we were lucky to have physiotherapist and certified Hand Therapist Gloria join the team.
DeQuervain’s Syndrome is a painful condition involving thickening and irritation of the two thumb tendons, Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB) and Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL). These tendons start on the forearm and travel down in a small synovial tunnel along the thumb side of the wrist.
Lateral ankle sprains are a common injury in sports that involve change in direction or jumping and landing. Spend enough time around rugby, soccer, volleyball, handball and basketball games and you will see plenty of strapping tape and ankle braces going around!
ACL Injury – Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries, and are typically seen in sports that involve change in direction or landing from a jump. The mechanism is often in a noncontact situation when the athlete feels that the give way or collapse, sometimes hearing a pop. Contact injuries usually occur when the foot is planted at an external force is suddenly applied to the knee. Swelling usually appears within a couple of hours.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. The main treatments involve avoiding movements that cause pain, anti-inflammatories, wearing a splint at night, and occasionally surgery.
Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition, particularly in individuals who participate in running and jumping activities. The incidence is higher in individuals between 30-55 years of age.