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How Does Diabetes Affect Healing Times?
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: It can be surprising to many people that one of the questions their physiotherapist will ask themwhen assessing an injury is ‘Do you have diabetes?’ This may seem more like an issue for yourdoctor than your physiotherapist! The reason why your therapist is asking is that diabetes can actually have quite a […]
Focus On Buttock Pain
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: A “pain in the butt” is often used as a funny expression, but when it happens in real life, it can be anything but amusing. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp jab, pain in the buttocks can make sitting, walking, or even sleeping a challenge. There are a variety of […]
Cauda Equina Syndrome: What is it?
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition that you may not have heard of, however it can have catastrophic consequences if it is not recognised and treated quickly. This condition occurs in up to two percent of cases of herniated lumbar discs, causing loss of lower leg function, incontinence and lower back […]
Meniscal injuries
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: The knees take a lot of stress when doing medium- or high- impact activities such as running, jumping, hill-walking and playing field sports. The meniscus is commonly damaged during these activities, and can be a cause of significant pain and movement dysfunction if damaged. What is the role of the meniscus? The […]
Four Tips For Reducing Knee Pain
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person and condition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce knee pain throughout the day. 1. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest culprits for ongoing knee pain is […]
Some Surprising Facts About Posture
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Your posture is one of the first things other people notice about you and can affect so much more in your life than just spinal health. Healthy posture has been linked to better respiratory health and has even been shown to affect your confidence. In this article, we explore a few other […]
The Two Minute Workout Challenge
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Adding movement to your day when you work in an office or at home can be difficult. When it comes to exercise, making more movement a part of your daily routine can make a big difference to your overall health if done often enough. There are a few quick and easy suggestions […]
LCL Tears
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is the LCL? The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and has only one plane of movement. This means it bends and straightens but does not twist (much) or move from side to side. To keep the knee from moving in other directions, the knee is supported […]
Tips to Optimise Your Physiotherapy Sessions
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: Physiotherapy treatment can be life changing, helping you recover from traumatic injuries, chronic pain and get you on the road to your best performance levels. There are ways to make sure you are optimising the effects of your treatment time. Here are a few tips from our team to help you get […]
Gluteal Tendinopathy
CUMBERLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY PARRAMATTA: What is Gluteal Tendinopathy? When tendons are repeatedly placed under more tension than they can deal with, they can have a failed healing response. This can cause changes to the structure of the tendon and is known as a tendinopathy. When this occurs in the tendons of the gluteal muscles it is […]