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PFPS in runners
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is also known as runner's knee or jumper's knee. This medical condition causes pain under or around the kneecap (patella)....
Physiotherapy Journal – Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
About this client and how they’ve presented it. Mr X. is a 40-year-old male who presented to physiotherapy 10 weeks after a distal biceps brachii tendon repair. Mr X. works as a mechanic and...
Physiotherapy Journal – Femoral stress reaction
About this client and how they’ve presented it. I recently saw a 55-year-old male presenting with right thigh pain. Mr X. described the pain as a dull ache during running which sometimes became a...
Physiotherapy Journal – Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy
About this client and how they’ve presented it. Ms.X, a 55-year-old female presented to the clinic for rehab 8 weeks after right shoulder subacromial decompression surgery. Ms. X complained of a new...
Physiotherapy Journal – Muscular Dystrophy
About this client and how they’ve presented it. Mr X. is a 60-year-old male presenting a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy. Subjective: - Aim to identify the history of presenting condition o...
Physiotherapy Journal – Knee Pain From Sports
About this client and how they’ve presented it. I recently saw a 23-year-old male with increased right knee pain while playing basketball, volleyball, and doing his lower-limb strengthening...
4 Easy Exercises That Will Fix Your Knee Clicks When You Squat
Knee Clicking Should I be worried? In squats, the knees are put under pressure. Knee clicking, or crepitus, is a common occurrence. Although it sounds abnormal, it’s similar to popping your knuckles...
5 Easy Stretches for Sciatic Pain (with pictures)
What is the Sciatic Nerve? A sciatic nerve injury can be so painful and debilitating that you don't want to leave the couch. Sciatica can be caused by a ruptured disk, spinal stenosis (narrowing of...
NDIS Physiotherapy – Understanding NDIS and if you qualify
People with disabilities can access lifelong support through the NDIS, a nationally-funded program. The scheme aims to provide people with support that will assist them in reaching their goals and...
3 Easy Glute Exercises To Grow Your Glutes ( Video Included )
Let's grow your glutes at home with these 3 easy exercises! Before exercising and training legs, it is very important to learn how to warm them up properly! We have so many small muscles in our legs...
3 Best Neck Stretches for Neck Pain ( Video Included )
Neck pain is such a common presentation in our industry. Neck pain can come from a variety of causes including sustained postures, weak muscles, disc bulges, irritation, and even muscle tightness....
5 Tips For Your Upcoming Long Run – Preventing Injuries
At Primal, we have been noticing an increase in running-related injuries for people who have either taken up running or those looking to prepare for an upcoming event. Below are some handy tips that...
Pelvic Floor Health – Physiotherapy & Mens Health
Pelvic floor health is often considered as a women’s health issue; however, men do suffer from pelvic floor weaknesses and pain. It is considered a stigma when men have complaints of stress...
FIX LOWER BACK PAIN TODAY! 3 easy stretches to help you reduce pain
Lower back pain is one of the MOST common issues we see as physios and occurs in people of all ages and activity levels. Lower back pain, although may seem isolated, can come from a variety of...
Patella Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) – How Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is Patella tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee) Also known as jumper’s knee, patella tendinopathy comes in the form of pain on the front of the knee. This is a jumper’s worst enemy! I have experienced...
Stroke Symptoms And How Can Physiotherapy Help With Recovery
What is a stroke? A stroke is an injury to the brain which occurs when part of the brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen, causing damage and then death to that part of the brain if oxygen supply isn’t...
Tinnitus – Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound without a creation of sound. In other words, when you hear a sound even though there is no stimulus causing that sound. However, we should state...
Osteoarthritis – What is it? Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition, whereby the joint in the body’s articular surface gradually breaks down as a result of age-related changes to the body, or...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – What is it? Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrist where one of your wrist nerves is compressed. The carpal tunnel is a thick band of tissue that protects...
Degenerative Disc Disease – What is it? Can Physiotherapy Help?
What is degenerative disc disease? First off, let’s discuss discs. Intervertebral discs are shock-absorbing cushions located between each vertebrae in the spine. As we age, the discs dry out and...