The Unstable Shoulder
In this video Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy shows simple taping techniques to protect the shoulder and exercises to strengthen the shoulder ligaments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDMboL6ghOw
Optimise Running Style
In this video Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy shares tips and advice on how to optimise your running style including how to to be more efficient, reduce the risk of injury and run faster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIZOTjpgw_g
Achilles Tendon Rupture
An injury that isn’t common, but any social sport enthusiast should be aware of is an Achilles Tendon rupture. The Achilles tendon is a segment of connective tissue that helps join your calf muscle to the back of your heel bone. A rupture of this tendon typically happens in sport when taking off to sprint or jump forward, or can occur there is a direct hit to the tendon. Here are some signs and symptoms of things you should look out for…
Hamstring Strain
In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy talks about Hamstring strain and ways to prevent injury and aid in recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xtqdTwVciY
Medial Ankle Impingement Syndrome
Medial impingement syndrome develops due to the formation of a bony spur on the talar bone; and is characterized by a limited range of motion and pain when performing specific movements. The spur causes compression when the ankle is dorsi-flexed (backward bending of your foot). The syndrome typically develops due to longstanding instability of the medial ankle, stress fractures of the foot, or repeated injury such as ankle sprains. Ankle impingement is commonly seen in running and jumping sports such as…
Tennis Elbow
Have you ever come home from a long day of working on the tools or at your desk and noticed that the outer part of your elbow is quite sore? If this is something you experience regularly, you may be experiencing a condition known as tennis elbow. But how can I have tennis elbow if I don't play tennis? The name derives from the condition's prevalence among people who play tennis, but it can affect anyone. It's usually caused by…
Considerations with imaging
When someone has sustained an injury or is experiencing pain, it is pretty typical for a doctor or other health professional to refer this person for diagnostic imaging scans, such as X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI. Copies of imaging scans or reports are often given to patients. When received, these reports can be long and detailed, full of medical jargon and findings described as “a little smudgy.” What is the purpose of X-rays, ultrasounds, or MRIs? How can you get the…
Bone Health – Osteoporosis
As we age our body will change and many people tend to slow down or significantly reduce their activity levels. For some people their health conditions prevent them from exercising causing further deterioration in their health. For example, the incidence of osteoporosis, or decreased bone density, tends to increase as people age and move less. There are many risk factors to osteoporosis including: Women in menopause due to lower levels of oestrogen that cause calcium loss from the bones and…
Inside of the ankle ligament
In this video Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physio talks about injury prevention and recovery for ankle ligaments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOFFkxFJ9w8&t=5s
Exercise as we age
As we get older, there are a few things that are common knowledge. We tend to slow down, recover slower and feel like we can’t do as much as when we were younger. Although true in some facets, the same cannot be said for the benefits of exercise throughout each stage of life. Exercise tends to be a buzzword for some people as we get older who believe it must involve vigorous-intensity activity causing you to sweat, feel uncomfortable and…