Iliotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS

Iliotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS

liotibial Band Syndrome – ITBS (also known as ITB Friction Syndrome) is an overuse injury of the lateral knee. Pain often presents as a localised, burning sensation – usually following an increase in load or activity. This injury is commonly seen in runners and...
Golfers Elbow – Flexor Tendinopathy

Golfers Elbow – Flexor Tendinopathy

What is Golfer’s Elbow? Medically known as medial epicondylalgia or a flexor tendinopathy, Golfer’s elbow is a painful and irritable condition affecting the tendons that attach at the common flexor origin of the medial elbow (Kiel & Kaiser, 2023), primarily the...
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy

Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy

The Tibialis Posterior is a muscle that runs down the inside of the shin and attaches into the Navicular and medial cuneiform bones of the midfoot (Corcoran & Varacallo, 2023). It acts as the primary dynamic stabiliser of the rearfoot and medial longitudinal arch....
10 Physio Tips for a Wonderful and Pain-Free 2024

10 Physio Tips for a Wonderful and Pain-Free 2024

s we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, it’s a great time to set intentions for a healthier, happier year ahead. At Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre, we’re committed to helping you achieve your health goals. As such, here are 10...
10 Festive Physio Tips for a Merry and Healthy Christmas

10 Festive Physio Tips for a Merry and Healthy Christmas

The magic of Christmas is not just in the decorations and gifts, but also in maintaining our health and well-being during this busy season. At Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre, we’ve tailored 10 festive physio tips to keep you merry and bright,...
Physio Management of Swimmer’s Shoulder

Physio Management of Swimmer’s Shoulder

Swimmer’s Shoulder is a term often used to describe a range of painful shoulder overuse injuries due to the constant overhead arm movements in regular swimmers. Interestingly, up to one third of shoulder injuries occur during sporting activities (Enger et al., 2019)....