In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy explains the causes of plantar fasciitis and how physiotherapy and exercises can help address the underlying issues. If you're experiencing foot pain, contact our clinic at (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online.
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy demonstrates how to perform a bicep strengthening exercise. If you are experiencing pain, contact our clinic at (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy demonstrates how to perform an external rotation exercise. If you are experiencing pain, contact our clinic at (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses the hamstrings and the associated injuries that often occur during the football and sporting season. If you are experiencing pain, contact our clinic at (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online
Slow or weak stream? Difficulty getting the flow started or a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying? Sleep disrupted due to frequent night toilet visits? Pain during or after weeing? These are all signs of bladder dysfunction, and for men, the culprit may well be the prostate. The small walnut sized gland produces fluids that protect and feed sperm cells. It sits below the bladder, around the urethra (the tube from your bladder) and near the rectum. Prostate health is something…
Dizziness Dizziness can stem from a variety of things including your neck, jaw, heart or even your vestibular system (inner ear) among others. It is often very debilitating as it reduces individuals participation in activities, increase their fear and anxiety as well as increase their risk of falls. Below, we have described 2 types of dizziness that our clinic sees on a weekly basis. Vertigo Vertigo is one of the main conditions people are often diagnosed with where people can…
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that is characterised by pain in the outer aspects of the elbow. The injury typically comes about from overusing the elbow and wrist in activities that requires repetitive gripping or straightening of the wrist. Contrary to popular belief tennis elbow is more of a degenerative injury rather than and inflammatory injury. This indicates that using anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or cortisone injections may not be…
ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles called supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor that stabilise the shoulder joint for everyday movement. Unfortunately, because the shoulder joint has such a wide range of motion theses muscles are highly prone to injury. This can range from mild inflammation to a more aggressive tendinopathy or from a mild strain to a complete tear of the rotator cuff tendons. Causes of Rotator Cuff Injuries Repetitive movement: particularly for…
What is Paediatric Physiotherapy? Many people often wonder what Paediatric Physiotherapy is and what it involves. First and foremost, paediatric physiotherapy is physiotherapy for all children between 0 and 18 years. Additionally, here at Hoppers Physio/Western Paediatric Physiotherapy, our Paediatric Physiotherapists will also see children through transitional care into adult services and continue seeing adults with chronic and complex conditions. What kind of conditions do Paediatric Physiotherapists see? Torticollis and Plagiocephaly Developmental delay Motor coordination challenges Hypermobility Hypomobility Low muscle…
What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is a growingly popular rehabilitation tool for people who want to get on top of their injuries and health conditions or to increase their cardiovascular fitness. This is done through exercising in a heated pool. The warmth and bounciness of the water will relax the muscles and take pressure off the joints. This allows those who may struggle with land-based exercises to get much more rehabilitation and exercises completed without aggravating pain. The water level is…