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The Biggest Mistake People Make After an Injury
Discover how to effectively manage your recovery process and prevent setbacks with expert insights and practical advice.The Biggest Mistake: Rushing Back Too Soon You start to feel a little better — the pain isn't as sharp, maybe swelling goes down — and you think:...
Tendinopathy Treatment Explained: What Works and What Doesn’t
Explore proven strategies and avoid common pitfalls in managing tendinopathy effectively. Our expert insights guide you towards recovery.Discover therapies backed by research to alleviate tendinopathy symptoms.Debunk myths about tendinopathy treatment and learn what...
Choosing the Right Physio for YOU
Discover how to select the perfect physiotherapist to meet your unique health needs and achieve optimal recovery.Ensure your Physiotherapist is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds a relevant degree in...
Return to Gym/Sport after an Injury: A 6-Step Physio Plan
Discover our expert-backed 6-step plan to safely get back to your fitness routine after an injury, ensuring a smooth and effective recovery.Find answers to common concerns about resuming physical activities post-injury.The timeline varies depending on the injury's...
Why Strength Based Rehab Beats Rest for Injury Recovery
Strength-based rehabilitation is a transformative approach that empowers individuals to actively participate in their recovery journey, fostering resilience and strength rather than passively resting. By prioritising muscle engagement and functional movement, this...
What are Cervicogenic Headaches?
Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for cervicogenic headaches, and learn how our physiotherapy clinic in Southport can help you find relief.Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from problems in the neck (cervical spine) but are felt in...
Can Physio help your Cervical Radiculopathy?
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments Gain clarity on cervical radiculopathy with our detailed FAQ section.Cervical radiculopathy is a condition resulting from a compressed nerve in the neck, leading to pain and neurological symptoms in the arm.Symptoms include neck pain,...
Understanding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Explore effective strategies and treatments to alleviate symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and regain hand functionality.Find answers to common questions about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, from symptoms to treatment options.Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median...
What Southport Local's Need To KnowAre you dealing with nagging elbow pain that just won’t go away? Whether you're a tradie swinging tools all day or a desk worker glued to a mouse, you might be facing a common but misunderstood condition: tennis elbow. At our...
Do I need a scan on my rotator cuff?
Generally no. Yes, a doctor may recommend an imaging test, such as an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI but these are generally not necessary! When to get a scan You have shoulder pain that doesn't improve with physical therapy over a 6-12 week period Your...
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain and weakness in the shoulder Rotator cuff tendinopathies may also be called impingement or bursitis even though these are seperate conditions. The bursa is a soft sack that contains a small amount of...
Do I need surgery after dislocating my shoulder?
Shoulder dislocations happen when the bones in your shoulder joint are pushed or knocked out of their usual places. A joint is any place in your body where two bones meet. They’re part of your skeletal system. Your shoulder joint is where the round ball at the top of...
Shoulder Dislocation
What is a shoulder dislocation? Shoulder dislocations happen when the bones in your shoulder joint are pushed or knocked out of their usual places. A joint is any place in your body where two bones meet. They’re part of your skeletal system. Your shoulder joint is...
Shoulder Pain
What is shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is pain that you feel in your shoulder area. It’s often a sign that a part of your shoulder is injured, strained, or not working properly. Up to 2 in 3 people will experience shoulder pain at some point in their lifetime. What...
Hoffa’s Fat Pad Impingment
Fat pad Impingement , is a problem which affects one of three pads of fatty soft tissue that lies under the kneecap (patella) and leads to pain at the front of the knee. The Hoffa’s fat pad acts as a protective cushion, which separates the kneecap from the shin and...
Pes Anserine Bursitis
Anterior Knee Pain (Pes Anserinus Bursitis) The pes anserinus bursa is a thin, fluid-filled sac located on the inside of the knee joint. It cushions the joint and prevents your bones from rubbing against each other. Pes anserine bursitis is a condition characterized...
Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia patellae, or “runner’s knee,” is caused by the softening of the kneecap cartilage. Common among young athletes, it may also affect older adults with arthritis of the knee. Chondromalacia is often seen as an overuse injury in sports, and sometimes taking...
Should I get my Bakers Cyst drained?
Whether to drain a Baker's cyst depends on several factors, including the severity of your symptoms, the size of the cyst, and your overall health. If the cyst is causing significant pain, swelling, or limiting your mobility, draining it might provide relief. However,...
Bakers Cysts
A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled growth behind the knee. It causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness. Also called a popliteal (pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, a Baker cyst sometime causes pain. The pain can get worse when with activity or when fully straightening or bending the...
Do I Need a Knee Replacement?
Whether you need a knee replacement depends on several factors, including the severity of your symptoms, your level of pain, and how much your knee issues affect your daily activities. Common reasons for knee replacement include: Severe pain that interferes with daily...
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterised by the breakdown of cartilage in the knee, leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Everyone’s joints go through a normal cycle of damage and repair during their lifetime, but sometimes...
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to the shinbone (tibia). Osgood-Schlatter disease most often occurs...
Injections for knee pain
Knee pain can often be debilitating, leading to a significant loss of motion and reduction in your overall quality of life. Individuals who suffer from chronic knee pain due to arthritis or other underlying degenerative conditions can regain mobility and alleviate...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee condition characterized by pain around or behind the kneecap (patella). It’s often caused by overuse, misalignment, or muscle imbalances. People with PFPS might experience pain during activities like climbing...
Patella Tendinopathy
Patella Tendinopathy, impacts the Patella tendon, which connects your quadricep to your shin bone via your patella (kneecap). This tendon is crucial for straightening your knee. Its made mostly of tough collagen fibres and stays healthy thanks to cells called...
PCL Tears
A PCL tear refers to an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament, one of the key ligaments in the knee that helps stabilize the joint. The PCL is located at the back of the knee and works with the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) to keep the knee stable and...
Does surgery help meniscus tears?
Tears on the outer one-third of your meniscus generally heal quite well because this area has a rich blood supply, and blood cells can regenerate the meniscus tissue. However, if the tear is located on the inner two-thirds, the tear will generally not repair. But this...
Meniscus Tear
A meniscus tear is a common knee injury that affects the meniscus, a C-shaped piece of cartilage located in the knee joint. There are two menisci in each knee—one on the inside (medial meniscus) and one on the outside (lateral meniscus). These structures act as shock...
Do I Need an MRI for my MCL tear?
DO I NEED AN MRI FOR MY MCL TEAR? The knee joint is a remarkable structure that enables us to move, run, and pivot with ease. Central to its stability are several ligaments, including the medial collateral ligament (MCL), which plays a crucial role in preventing...
MCL TEARS
MCL TEARS An MCL tear refers to an injury to the medial collateral ligament, which is located on the inner side of the knee joint. This ligament plays a crucial role in stabilising the knee and preventing it from bending inward too far. MCL tears can occur due...
DO ACL’S HEAL WITHOUT SURGERY?
DO ACL'S HEAL WITHOUT SURGERY + UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS? An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is a common occurrence, especially among athletes and individuals engaged in rigorous physical activities. The anterior cruciate ligament plays a crucial role...
Headaches
Headaches and Physiotherapy The occasional headache or migraine can be simply a part of life, but a regular, or predictable headache or migraine can be debilitating and is a true frustration. Many people who suffer from frequent headaches have put up with them for so...
Temporo-Mandibular Disorder (TMD)
Painful eating, clicking of the jaw, ear pain, and soreness in the facial muscles are some signs that you might be dealing with “TMD” or “Temporo-mandibular disorder”. The jaw joint, anatomically called the “temporomandibular joint”, or TMJ for short, can be a common...
Overuse
New Exercise Routine? What is normal vs 'overuse' When you’re starting out with a new exercise routine, or getting into a more active lifestyle, the occasional small aches and pains can be a normal part of the process. These are signs that your body is doing more than...
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain An ankle sprain is certainly one of the most common injuries, with the ankle joint being the second most common body site of injury. This is especially relevant to the sporting population including athletes in Football, Soccer, Rugby, Volleyball and...
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction Shoulder Pain: If there’s anything certain in exercise & rehabilitation, it is that the shoulder can be an extremely challenging area. What we usually think of as “the shoulder” is properly referred to as the “glenohumeral joint”...
Neck Pain
Neck pain in striking based combat sports - Keep your chin down! Keep your chin down! You've heard this before. Whether you practice boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or another striking style with head contact, it's always a good habit to keep your chin protected. You...
Knee Joint Pain
Knee Joint Pain in Combat Sports If you train regularly in combat sports or martial arts, then you're probably familiar with some form of knee joint pain. Whether it's during your kicks, checks, stepping off for a cross, or even when you're working your guard, there's...
POSTURE & PAIN: A false safeguard?
POSTURE & PAIN: A false safeguard? Postural obsession For several decades and at present, many health-conscious people obsess over maintaining good posture. Good posture is typically recognised as being ‘straight’ and ‘upright’ and is viewed as guaranteed...
Plantarfasciitis
Experiencing heel pain? – Maybe you have Plantarfasciitis (Plantarfasciopathy). Plantarfasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and presentation to our clinics. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue that spans across the foot from the heel...
Back Imaging and Back Pain
Back pain and imaging You are NOT defined by your imaging Low back pain in one of the most prevalent complaints and affects up to 80-85% of the population during their lifetime [1]. In fact, back pain is associated with high health care costs and has...
Jaw Pain
Jaw pain – does physiotherapy have a role? When we talk about treating jaw pain, most people instantly think of the dentist. However, physiotherapy can often have a role in treating several types of jaw pain. The most common type of jaw pain comes from dysfunctions of...
Vertigo
Vertigo... CAUGHT IN A SPIN CYCLE? Do you experience a dizzy sensation in certain head positions? For instance, rolling over in bed or tilting your head down as if to tie your shoe? If so, you may have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Benign...
Resistance Training
What is Resistance Training? Resistance training (also called strength or weight training) increases muscle strength by making your muscles work against a weight or force. Different forms of resistance training can include using free weights, machine weights,...
Osteoporosis
World Osteoporosis Day 20th October 2021 is World Osteoporosis Day. Bone health is a crucial aspect of our general health. Bones are flexible, yet strong for movement and to protect our vital organs. Bones grow during childhood and adolescence and are...
Holiday Road Trips
Road Trip! With the dawn of the final school term and warming weather, summer holidays are approaching around the bend. As international travel is not yet an option for families to use as a Christmas holiday, Australians are taking to exploring their own...
Stretching
Do I need to be stretching? Should I be stretching? Am I stretching enough? Why do I need to stretch anyway?These are questions that many people have asked themselves at one point or another and are questions that we get asked by patients often. If stretching is...
Dancing and Bunions
Dancing and bunions BALLET - Will dancing in pointe shoes give me bunions? Often, many dancers (and their parents) are concerned that dancing en pointe will cause a permanent foot deformity in the shape of a bunion. Let me preface this blog by firstly saying, no –...
Athletic Back Pain
The Athletic Spine: Athletic Back Pain explained Lower back pain is the most common cause of spinal pain in the athletic population. Anyone that has experienced lower back pain knows how debilitating it can be. Often this type of injury can result in impaired...
Return to Training
We are seeing higher injury rates in elite level sports such as the NRL and AFL, and we have unfortunately seen the same in those returning to gyms, club sport and general activity. In light of this, we thought it would make good sense to include last editions...
Avoid the effects of prolonged sitting
With COVID19 increasing the amount of home office setups, the musculoskeletal effects of prolonged sitting seem to have become even more of an issue in our community. With this shift in work environment, a lot of the incidental exercise that we used to have in our day...
Home Physio Program
Home Physio Program - Running short of ideas during the COVID19 restrictions? Is it proving a challenge to progress your home physio program? Is training becoming monotonous as the current lockdown situation continues to restrict us from our organised sport trainings...
Telehealth
Telehealth Telehealth has been a service we have delivered for many years now. It has expanded exponentially in more recent times however as a consequence of the current COVID-19 pandemic. So what is telehealth, and how can it help you? Telehealth, also know as video...
Stress Fracture
Stress Fractures A stress fracture is an injury where there is repetitive load put on a bone which it is unable to handle, resulting in a tiny break. In short, the stress of these repetitive loads exceeds the ability of the bone to repair itself. A stress fracture is...
Skiers Knee
SKIERS KNEES – GET PRE-SNOW HOLIDAY READY As we welcome in 2020 and our Australian Summer heats up, many of us may be thinking about heading overseas to the snow and going skiing (or snow-boarding). As with any sport, preparation is key, and it’s best to prepare...
Group Exercise
Find Your Fit & Stay Healthy with Our Group Exercise Classes Our Small Boutique Group Exercise Classes Group exercise classes are a fun way to stay active, fit, healthy and most importantly happy. They are a good way to keep yourself on track in a supportive and...
Snapping Hip
The Dancer’s Hip: ‘Clicky or Snapping Hip’ “Clicking” or snapping hip is a common complaint amongst many ballet dancers. Snapping hip syndrome or coxa saltans (latin for dancer’s hip), is a condition characterised by a clicking sensation that can be heard or felt...
Hiking
Get outside - Hiking in Spring Need some fresh air after a long work week cooped up inside? Want some exercise out of the gym where you can socialise, get fit, and be in nature at the same time? Then a hiking adventure may be just what you need! Living on the...
Work Set-up
Work Set-up - How To Position Your Electronic Device Optimise your work set-up to minimise injury risk! Computers, laptops, tablets and electronic devices are now almost an unavoidable part of our working lives. Few professions are able to escape at least some device...
Active this Winter
10 ways to stay active this winter Do you find it hard to stay motivated to exercise when it’s cold? As tempting as it is to want to just snuggle up in bed, hit snooze, order food in and watch a movie instead – staying active in the colder months of the year is an...
En Pointe
BALLET DANCERS EN POINTE – WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME? Progressing to dancing en pointe can be one of the most exciting times in a young dancers life, it has always been a right of passage for every dancer. Often we cannot wait to put on our first pair of pointe shoes...
Powerlifting Gold Coast
Bench | Deadlift | Squat - Powerlifting Seminar Earlier this year we were fortunate enough to deliver a powerlifting seminar to the PTs of EMF Fitness and Performance Centres on the Gold Coast. In conjunction with Australia Champion Powerlifter, Will Crozier from...
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Gold Coast For many of us, the Gold Coast provides us with beautiful beaches and waterways! What better way to enjoy and explore these waterways while working on your balance, core stability and strength than giving Stand Up Paddle Boarding a...
Physio Rehab
Ferry Rd Physio rehab at the end stages for return to footy - park session. It's important to get out of the clinic and back to the park when end stage physio rehab for post operative hip arthroscopy takes place. We spent this day with one of our clients, a local...
Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain Is pain in the front of your knee stopping you from participating in the activities you love? Fact Around two in every ten active individuals will experience pain at the front of the knee during activities. This pain may be due to what we...
Ankles and the Beach
Your Ankles and the Beach - Active Summer Tips One of the many advantages of living on the Gold Coast is the easy access to the sun soaked beaches - especially during summer time! But how confident are you when you’re juggling the kids, the towels, the tent and your...
ACL Prehab
ACL Prehabilitation Should I be doing anything about my knee prior to surgery? ACL injuries are common in both contact and non-contact sports. For many, this can be a season ending injury, leaving our patients feeling helpless, especially those who may need to wait up...
Shin Pain
Is Shin Pain Limiting Your Ability To Train, Run or Play Sport? With the Gold Coast marathon approaching we are seeing an influx of shin pain at the clinic. Shin pain is a very common complaint in individuals who engage in activities that involve running and jumping,...
Muscle Strains
Mild Muscle Strains and Low Grade Tears Have you ever felt a small twinge in you muscle during activity? Often when people subtly strain or tear their muscle they think nothing of it in the first instance, it may even feel like a sudden cramp. It isn’t until...
Lower Back Pain Guidelines
Our Guide to Managing Lower Back Pain in its' Early Stages Is lower back pain holding you back in life? Is it stopping you doing what you love, or impeding on your ability to work? Back pain is frustrating to say the absolute least... No one wants back pain in their...
Gold Coast Triathlete Management
Gold Coast Triathletes The Gold Coast has a huge number of triathletes, a statistic that is continuing to grow which is great to see. Triathlon can be a fun but gruelling sport, and keeping your physical and mental wellbeing is of paramount importance to help avoid...
Get more from your Training
How to get the most out of your Training: Everyone wants to get more from their training, especially in our fast-paced world. What you and many others may not be aware of is "how" to get more from your training. What are main systems and components of your training...
Powerlifting Gold Coast | Ferry Rd Physio
Powerlifting Gold Coast Workshops It is a pleasure for our clinic to work alongside Champion Powerlifter Will Crozier. Last week Ferry Rd Physio's Principal Physiotherapist, Adam Imer, assisted the Powerlifting Gold Coast Workshop presentation by Will, offering his...
Tendon Pain
What NOT to do if you are experiencing lower limb tendon pain! Tendon injuries are common place at the Ferry Rd Physio Clinic, and we treat each presentation differently according to the injury, time-frames, and goals of the individual. It can be a frustrating time...
VIDEO: About Back Pain
Myths about Back Pain There are a few myths about back pain that aren't helping to turn around the incredible impact back pain has in Australia (1.2billion dollars per year). See below for a short video describing some of them. Chances are you are among the 80% of us...
Back Pain and Imaging
How much does Back Pain cost Australia each year? The prevalence of back pain and the associated costs are astounding. In the most recent data available from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (for the year of 2008-09) the economic burden of back pain in...
Load Management In Elite Athletes Symposium
One of our Physios Kevin spent his Saturday expanding his knowledge about load management in elite adolescent athletes a couple of weeks ago. This event, run by the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), plays host to some of the best researchers in this field and was a...
Cracking Your knuckles: Is it Bad?
Constantly cracking your knuckles? A cracking question we get asked in the clinic almost daily is: “My [Insert body part] cracks when I move it in this particular way, is it bad for me and will it cause arthritis?” The short answer is no. There are a few different...
Physio Tips for Pain-Free Travel
Our Physio Tips for Travel Keep Moving! An obvious Physio Tip to start with! No single posture is best, variabilityis the key here! Look at changing your posture (or even better, standing up) every 30 mins (stretching backwards is a great way to counteract all that...
Christmas Massage Voucher
CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEA Christmas Massage Vouchers Available Struggling for present ideas? How about a Christmas Massage Voucher from Ferry Rd Physio! Reward a loved one with a christmas massage voucher with our Remedial Massage therapist Amy and rid them of that...
Whiplash Gold Coast
Whiplash Gold Coast Whiplash is a common problem we see daily at our Physiotherapy and Functional Health Clinic in Southport. In light of this, we thought a blog on Whiplash would be beneficial to the Gold Coast community as statistics shows that many of us are...
Tendinopathy Tips to Avoid Running Into Problems
Tendinopathy: Early Recognition Key Whether you are just getting into running or a seasonal veteran, you may have heard of ‘tendinopathy’ (formerly better known as tendonitis), and with the Gold Coast Marathon just around the corner we are seeing our fair share of...
Running Injuries – Prevention through planning – Gold Coast Marathon
Training for an event like the Gold Coast Marathon can be very tricky, regardless of whether you are new to the sport, an avid runner, or world champion. There are many things to consider, including your past activity levels (tissue health), past (and current)...
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Dry Needling We receive calls daily from New Clients who are seeking Dry Needling from our therapists. Many of our existing Clients have Dry Needling performed on them by our Therapists with very positive outcomes that help accelerate recovery and...
QAS – Symposium in Performance Health
Nov 22nd, 2014 This was a great day for all involved at the Queensland Academy of Sport Synergy in Performance Health, held in Brisbane at the Allan Border Field function centre. The Symposium was attended by two of our Physio's Lucy Ogden and Adam Imer. A range of...
State of Origin Touch Football 2014
Sept 19 2014 Good luck to our Physio Adam today and this weekend, providing Physio for the Touch Football Australia State of Origin series on the Sunshine Coast. We hope there is minimal injuries and maximal touch footy viewing! #SOO2014 #teamnsw NSW Touch Football...
Runner’s Knee – Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) – What is it? ITBFS is one of the most common causes of "Runner's Knee", generally caused by repeated trauma rather than a specific incident. The ITB is a long, thin band of fascia that runs down the outside of your thigh. At...
Achilles Tendon Pain
The Gold Coast is a hub for triathletes and runners of every age and kind! As a consequence, we commonly see Achilles Pain and Achilles-related injuries in our Ferry Rd Physio Southport Clinic. Research has indicated that the Achilles Tendon has a degenerative “point...
Running Cadence – Do we try to change it?
Unlock the secrets to injury-free running by understanding the natural balance of stride length and frequency. Embrace the path of least resistance and let your body guide you to a more efficient run.Explore common queries about how running cadence can influence your...
Running – Why Do I Need a Program?
Discover how tailored running plans can boost your fitness, enhance your health, and transform your lifestyle.A running program is a structured plan designed to improve your running ability, endurance, and overall fitness. It typically includes a mix of running, rest,...