The lumbar disc acts as a shock absorber in our lower back and as a result, is subject to trauma. 80% of us at some point in our life will suffer from low back pain. When the lumbar disc is implicated, it often bulges and pushes on nerves which elicits pain and disability. Disc injury […]
Osgood-Schlatter disease is probably a condition you heard about growing up, whether you had it or your friends had it. Osgood-Schlatter disease is essentially an overuse injury of the knee that is common in growing children and adolescents. Repetitive activity, particularly jumping activity can cause swelling and irritation over the growth plate at the top of the shin. […]
Cervicogenic Headache is a secondary headache that occurs due to musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunction in the neck. Michael Tricarico our Senior Partner / APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist explains a little more about Cervicogenic Headaches in this short video Its main source of referred headache is thought to be an irritation in the upper neck structures […]
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses Patellofemoral Knee Pain and its implications for daily living. At Hoppers Physio, we believe that everyone deserves to live life to the fullest, and we are here to support you every step of the way. If you are experiencing Patellofemoral Knee Pain, contact our clinic on […]
With an increase in the amount of time we are now spending in front of the screens, there is also an increase in the number of aches and pains that are surfacing on a day-to-day basis. Workstations are becoming a large part of where we are spending time each week, so it is important to […]
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses Knee Osteoarthritis and highlights some crucial factors and if unattended could impact you. Please contact our clinic on (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online.
Incontinence, or the loss of bladder or bowel control, is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a source of embarrassment and can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. One of the main causes of incontinence is a weak pelvic floor. This can affect both men and women throughout […]
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses ViMove Technology and how it can help assess whether an athlete can return to the sport safely. The ViMove sensors can also be used for real-time feedback and training in order to assist in rehabilitation and measurement efforts. If you experienced an injury and would like […]
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses the areas of origin that can cause cervicogenic headaches and provides information about the recommendations and treatment plans physiotherapists can assist with. If you are experiencing pain, cervicogenic headaches contact our clinic on (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online
In this video Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses the pain-causing mechanisms of lower back pain and physiotherapy assessments. If you are experiencing lower back pain, contact our clinic on (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online