Orange Physiotherapy

28/03/2022

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15/03/2022

For those of you out there that like to run, there is a new event starting this year that’s worth knowing about

Mark your calendars: October 29th and 30th. The inaugural Lonely Mountain Ultra. An iconic trail running event on Mount Canobolas and its surrounds, just outside Orange, NSW. The most exciting addition to the 2022 trail running scene.

Entries open soon.

Join our list at www.lonelymountainultra.com.au and you won’t miss out.

22/02/2022

Do you want hands on, real time experience?
Have you always wanted the skills to help a fellow team mate out?
Follow the link below to kick start your Sports Trainer career!

https://sma.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/CSEAUS09698

13/02/2022

Pain in your calf?

Calf and Hamstring Strains are common within the first month of return to sport- especially in higher impact sports that involve running, jumping and/or change of direction

The Sports Medicine Australia has some interesting fact sheets on these injuries, and Harry has put together a hamstring injury prevention program on our website you may find useful for yourself, your team or as a coach

https://sma.org.au/resources-advice/injury-fact-sheets/gastrocnemius-calf-strain/

https://sma.org.au/resources-advice/injury-fact-sheets/hamstring-strain/

https://orangephysiotherapy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/OP_Hamstring_Prevention_Exercises.pdf

The Gastrocnemius muscle is a powerful superficial muscle located at the back of the lower leg and is involved in standing, walking, running and jumping. Often referred to as the calf muscle…

06/02/2022

Lower back pain is something most of us will experience at some stage of our lives, and many people have very strong opinions about how it should be managed.

here are some helpful facts to keep in mind if you or someone you know is experiencing chronic/long term back pain

Its also helpful to remember that not all of these apply to pain that is caused by an acute injury and has only just begun

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your back pain, weakness or decreased function with one of our physiotherapists feel free to give a call or email

03/02/2022

As a lot of us begin the back to school and back to sport time of year you may find that you're at a higher risk of injury

achilles tendon issues and ankle ligament injuries can be quite common at this time of year- if you or someone you know has experienced these you may like to give these a read/or pop over to our website and check out our document on lateral ligament sprain (for ankle sprains)

And as always- feel free to give our staff a call if in doubt about whether you or your family need physiotherapy input

https://sma.org.au/resources-advice/injury-fact-sheets/achilles-tendon-injuries/

https://sma.org.au/resources-advice/injury-fact-sheets/ankle-injury/

Achilles Tendinopathy is a chronic, yet common condition in sports people and recreational athletes. In the past, treatment options have been limited due to a poor understanding of its cause. However…

29/01/2022

If you've ever suffered with frozen shoulder/ adhesive capsulitis or want to know more about it you may find this document interesting to read

22/01/2022

Do you or someone you know have knee pain / patellofemoral pain?

Did you know that this is not only very common, but also treatable?

Although everyone is different, and an individualized assessment and program will usually have the most benefit there is things you can try at home/with your personal trainer as well/first.

A great place to start is with the major muscle groups that are most commonly affected/ contributing to this pain
- quadriceps strengthening & stretching
- gluteal strengthening & stretching
- core strengthening

http://search.pedro.org.au/search-results/record-detail/67295

20/01/2022

Neck pain is one of the most common reasons for pain

- up to 15% of adults have an episode of neck pain each year

- Anyone at any age can experience neck pain

- there are factors that increase your risk of pain including: age, lack of fitness/exercise, being overweight, certain types of jobs that involve heavy lifting/pushing/pulling especially with repetitive upper limb movement
(if you have any of these it does not guarantee pain but make preventative management something you should consider more seriously)

- Can be more complicated to diagnose and treat than some areas due to the close relationship with the thoracic spine and shoulder (which can be a cause of neck pain)

- Can be caused by sleeping poorly but may also be a result serious injury (e.g. car crash) or indicative of serious illness/injury

- Scans are not always needed/necessary or helpful in making a diagnosis or treatment plan

-Rehabilitation alongside medical intervention (where appropriate) is indicated in both acute and chronic neck pain