Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder pain is quite common with up to two thirds of the population suffering from it at some point during their life. It usually presents as pain deep within the […]
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Childhood Sports Physiotherapy
Participating in sports extends beyond keeping children physically fit. It also helps develop social skills, to work as a team, aids in the regulation of emotions to perform under pressure
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Vertigo & Dizziness
Dizziness is a broad, non-specific term used to describe a false sensation of motion of the body. Associated dizziness symptoms may include: light-headedness, giddiness and unsteadiness. Vertigo differs as it
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Osgood- Schlatter’s Disease – Childhood Sports Physio
What is it? Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease (OSD), also known as osteochondrosis or traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle, is a common cause of anterior knee pain in children. It involves excessive
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Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a therapeutic device primarily used in Physiotherapy and Podiatry, to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. ESWT applies a high-intensity sound waves to treat pain and promote
Tips for Setting Up a Home Desk / Office – Home Schooling / Online Learning
With the Covid-19 Crisis resulting in a lot of work from home scenario’s, we have been inundated with a lot of patients reporting neck and lower back issues relating
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Pre Injury Screening and Rehabilitation
The majority of the population consult a physio when they have suffered an injury; however, at Pro Physio SA it is also our role to prevent injuries. In the professional
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Lower Back Pain Treatment
Despite a vast amount of research in the area, low back pain remains a huge issue worldwide. About 3.7 million Australians (16% of the total population) have back problems, based
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Dry Needling
In recent times, Dry needling has become a treatment technique that many Physiotherapists and Remedial Massage Therapists commonly use to treat myofascial trigger point pain. There are mainly two types
Musculoskeletal Growth Pain in the Child and Adolescent
Musculoskeletal pain in children can occur during or after a growth spurt. This pain can be aggravated by sporting activities which involve running, jumping or poor posture. The underlying cause
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