A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff keeps the head of your arm bone (the humerus) firmly within the shoulder socket and allows you to raise and rotate your arm.
Injuries to the rotator cuff are common and can range from mild inflammation (tendinitis) to a complete tear in the tendon. Pain may present in the shoulder as a dull ache and it may be difficult to move your arm up over your head and/or behind you.
The incidence of rotator cuff injuries does tend to increase with age due to normal wear and tear on the rotator cuff tendon and usually present as a tear in the tendon.
Rotator cuff injuries can also occur at a younger age in professions that require repeated overhead movements such as painters and carpenters and in sports activities such as baseball and swimming.
Rotator cuff injuries can also present after a fall on the shoulder.
Tears can be either partial where there is one of the rotator cuff muscles tendon is frayed or damaged – or a complete tear where the tear goes all the way through the tendon.
The good news is that most people with an injury to the rotator cuff can manage their symptoms and make a full recovery with physiotherapy. Treatment depends on the type of injury but includes,
Physiotherapy treatment may also include taping or a specific shoulder brace to unload the tendon.
If there is a substantial injury to the rotator cuff, surgery may be required. If this is the case physiotherapy can also help with both your pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation.
If so, contact us on (02) 4454 4588.
Telehealth physiotherapy is a video-based one-on-one consultation service provided by Strive Physiotherapy to patients who cannot attend the clinic.
This type of physiotherapy service is suitable for patients who:
A TeleHealth physiotherapy consultation is ‘virtually’ the same as a clinic consultation. Via video we will:
No. We offer telehealth physiotherapy consultations to both new and existing patients.
You can book by phoning reception on (02) 4454 4588 or book online and select ‘TeleHealth’ consultation.
You will need:
Initial TeleHealth physiotherapy consultations are $100 for 45 minutes. Follow-up TeleHealth consultations are $90 for 30 minutes.
Yes, you can claim telehealth physiotherapy consults both through PHI and Medicare. Please check with your PHI first for the amount they will rebate.
For further information and/or to book an appointment call us on 4454 4588 or book online.
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Knee pain may be the result of:
* an injury, such as a torn cartilage
* mechanical problems such as maltracking of the patella (kneecap)
* or a medical condition, such as osteoarthritis
The good news is that the majority of knee pain can be alleviated with physiotherapy and ongoing self care.
The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause. Generally, it will include one or more of the following:
Arthritis. There are many types of arthritis but two are common causes of knee pain.
Due to the wide variety of causes, it is important to have your knee pain assessed early on by a physiotherapist to determine the source of the pain and implement the appropriate treatment.
This may include manual therapy, ultrasound, taping and bracing, exercise therapy and avoiding the aggravating movements.
As winter approaches, it is important to prioritise your warm-up routine before exercising. A proper warm-up routine, not only helps to prevent injury, but also helps to increase flexibility and joint range of motion. It prepares your body for your workout.
Warming up is essential in winter. Your body takes longer to warm up during winter to ensure adequate blood flow to the muscles before you commence more vigorous exercise.
A warm up can consist of light jogging, jumping jacks, arm circles and skater slides and planks dynamic warm-up exercises. Allow 5-10 minutes to warm up before you commence your sport or exercise.
If you are exercising outside, make sure you wear warm clothing and/or layers so that you can appropriately change your layers to allow for body (and air temperature) changes.
Compression tights are a great investment for exercising in the winter months. They enhance blood flow through the leg muscles, helping to prevent fatigue and joint stiffness.
Inhalation of colder air can cause your bronchial tubes to narrow. This can reduce the capacity of the mucous membranes to stay moist and is exacerbated if you breathe in through your mouth.
Breathing in through your nose gives incoming air an opportunity to be moistened and heated through the nasal mucosa and mouth. IMPORTANT: If you are asthmatic, it is best to consult your GP regarding training in cold weather.
Cooling down is an important part of your winter exercise program. Cooling down exercises allow your muscles to gradually return to their optimal length-tension relationship and prevent venous pooling of blood in the lower extremities. They also allow your heart rate and breathing to return to a normal level and prevent a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles.
TIP: Make sure you put your layers back on before your cool down exercises to keep your body warm.
