Bridget Sugden Physio

13/11/2021

This is something I am such a big advocate for! Exercise is safe even if you have osteoarthritis, especially when you start with small amounts with gradually progres. Not only is it safe, it is actually is beneficial for arthritic pain!

This article highlights the importance of losing weight or preventing weight gain, not necessarily to reduce the pressure on the joints, but to help reduce weight around the waist as this helps to lower inflammatory chemicals in the body. When inflammatory chemicals are elevated, they can cause further damage to cartilage in our joints, so weight loss from the abdomen is an important component of joint health!

Please have a read! And feel free to ask any questions!

Knee pain from osteoarthritis needn’t go hand in hand with ageing – or running. The major culprit, particularly as we get older, is weight gain.

11/06/2021

A good reminder to always talk to your health professional about any problems you are having; you might be surprised what you can get help with!

I am more than happy to discuss any issues with patients and if it's something outside my scope, I will endeavour to refer you onto another health professional who can help.
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12/02/2021

Are you having knee pain? Not sure what your options are for management? This video is a little lengthy, but I really like the way it explains osteoarthritis of the knee and busts some myths that I often hear about knee pain. So take the time to sit and watch it and educate yourself a little more!

Dr Thorlene Egerton from the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne has produced a new info video about knee osteoarthr...

30/10/2020

Exercise exercise exercise!

I know I sound like a broken record or a nag sometimes. But we KNOW exercise works! Hence why I prescribe it so often 😉

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading global cause of years lived with disability and places a significant socioeconomic burden upon individuals and health systems worldwide.

A recent JoP study found that people who have experienced low back pain are open to using exercise to reduce their risk of recurrence; however, they tend to prefer exercise programs that differ from those exercise programs that are known to be effective.

For full results from the study, go to https://bit.ly/31VpRA6
Read the full article at https://bit.ly/2Ji61IP

09/10/2020

Plantar Fasciitis is a common complaint, and when dealt with correctly, can often resolve quite nicely. It's an unpleasant condition, especially for those spending a lot of time on their feet. Strengthening is a commonly missed treatment for plantar fasciitis, and is something I strongly encourage. See this blog to find out more about it and if there's something you can do for your heel pain.

Plantar Fasciitis causes arch and heel pain, especially when first standing up and worsening towards the end of the day. Physio can help improve your symptoms.

17/09/2020

Following on with Women's Health from my post last week... The Australian Physiotherapy Association posted this last week for Women's Health Week. It is such a useful summary of information, and really highlights the importance of exercise during and after pregnancy, acknowledging appropriate limitations.

There are numerous potential health benefits for women who exercise during and after pregnancy. After all, childbirth is often compared to a marathon and therefore, preparation should be considered.

To coincide with , Vice-chair of Queensland chapter of the Womens, Mens and Pelvic Health group Brooke Dobo, APAM, and Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Tory Toogood, MACP, contribute five evidence based practice points about the benefits of exercise during and after pregnancy.

This is proudly brought to you by the Physiotherapy Research Foundation ( ) – supporting research translation.
Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/ys6a50Bjs8P

11/09/2020

Bladder leakage is common, but that doesn't mean it's normal, and it isn't something you have to live with! See my latest blog post to find out why it occurs, and how it can be managed.

Bladder leakage (incontinence) is often due to weak pelvic floor muscles. Physio can help you learn where these muscles are and how to use them more effectively.

31/07/2020

This National Pain Week, I challenge you to learn more about pain. As a physiotherapist, the best role I can play is to be a guide to help you self manage your pain.

Below is a video I often use with patients to help them better understand pain, especially if it becomes persistent, known as chronic pain. So go on, start educating and empowering yourself to take control and improve your self-management of pain. If you find this video interesting and want to learn more, just send me a message and I'll send on some further resources!

Pain scientists starting to think differently about persistent (chronic) pain and its causes, are they're making exciting discoveries - like how you think ab...

17/07/2020

This National Diabetes Week, see how diabetes can impact your physical well-being and what you can do to manage it better.

Diabetes can affect your healing due to high blood sugar levels. Physiotherapy can help guide you to manage your diabetes and help speed up your recovery

03/07/2020

I think this is an interesting read regarding ACL rehabilitation, as a lot of people may not be aware that there is a non-surgical option.

APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University Dr Adam Culvenor, FACP, recently studied the comparative results between ACL reconstructions and rehabilitation.

The world-first clinical trial comparing early ACL reconstruction to rehabilitation alone for people after ACL rupture, found that rehabilitation alone was most beneficial for knee cartilage.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3dUqSeG

12/06/2020

Have you heard of bursitis or been told you have it, and actually wondered what exactly it is? It is inflammation of a structure we all have within our body, called a bursa. Often having a bursa is thought of as a bad thing, but they are useful little structures that are all over our body. Read more here to find out that bursitis isn't something you have to live with!

A normal healthy bursa is a useful structure in our joints throughout our body. Bursitis is the label given when they are Inflamed, and physio can help significantly!