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Mark Macdonald
Nov 6, 20234 min read
Look after yourself in the garden
Though it may seem an unusual combination, we get plenty of keen gardeners in the clinic each week, and especially during spring and...
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Mark Macdonald
Nov 5, 20232 min read
EXERCISE FOR PAIN
Exercise can be beneficial for managing and reducing various types of pain, although the mechanisms through which it works can vary...
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Mark Macdonald
Oct 25, 20232 min read
WHY DOES PAIN PERSIST?
This is the second of a three part series on pain. The first part can be read here Pain can persist for a variety of reasons, and it is a...
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Mark Macdonald
Oct 19, 20232 min read
WHY DO WE GET PAIN?
We have all experienced pain at some stage in our lives. It's an unpleasant sensation and affects our ability to do the activities that...
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Mark Macdonald
Sep 13, 20231 min read
BURSITIS - CAN PHYSIO HELP?
HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS AND NOT SURE WHAT EXACTLY IT IS? It can be very painful and restrict your normal everyday...
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Mark Macdonald
Aug 2, 20233 min read
5 TIPS FROM THE PHYSIO FOR TRADIES HEALTH ?
5 Tips for Tradies to look after their health and reduce their risk of injury
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Mark Macdonald
Jul 19, 20232 min read
ACL TEARS: MORE COMMON AMONG FEMALE ATHLETES
With the FIFA Women's World Cup only a day away, women's sports have never been more exciting as they are right now. But along with the...
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Luke Bojarojc
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Knee Osteoathritis
Osteoarthritis affected 2.2 million Australians during 2017-18 and is the most common form of arthritis found today. This prevalence...
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Mark Macdonald
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Low back injuries in Adolescent Fast Bowlers
Cricket registrations have opened for next season and junior players are starting to think about pre season training, whilst some have...
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Mark Macdonald
Jul 12, 20231 min read
Fit For Finals
There are about 4 weeks to go before the end of most winter sport seasons and the start of finals for many local teams. Many community...
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Mark Macdonald
Jul 4, 20232 min read
Anterior Knee Pain
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patella-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS), commonly referred to as ‘runners’ knee’ is an umbrella term...
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Mark Macdonald
Jul 3, 20234 min read
ACL Rehabilitation
Tearing your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) has long been considered one of the worst injuries for a sports person to suffer. It...
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Mark Macdonald
Jun 22, 20232 min read
What to expect from your first consultation?
Preparing for your appointment Do I need a referral? Generally you don't need a referral to have physiotherapy. There are certain patient...
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Mark Macdonald
Jun 13, 20233 min read
POST OP
What to expect after your rotator cuff repair! You injured your shoulder, been to the physio and had an extensive rehabilitation program,...
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Mark Macdonald
Jun 9, 20232 min read
POPPING OUT
Shoulder Dislocations The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint. It has a very shallow socket (glenoid) which...
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Mark Macdonald
May 19, 20232 min read
Managing Achilles Tendinopathy
What is it? The Achilles Tendon is the longest tendon in the body that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle. Its role is to absorb...
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Mark Macdonald
May 15, 20232 min read
TO BRACE OR TAPE?
Prevention of recurring injury in ankle ligaments is a big part of successful treatment. We know that even after the pain and swelling...
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Luke Bojarojc
May 8, 20234 min read
Ankle Sprains… What are they all about?
An ankle sprain is the most common musculoskeletal injury within the athletic population (Gribble et al., 2016) and accounts for a...
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Mark Macdonald
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Don't get hamstrung this season!!!!
What are the hamstrings? What do they do? The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh, attaching between...
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Mark Macdonald
Jan 16, 20233 min read
GROWING PAINS
Is your child complaining of pain below the knee or in the heel during or after they are physically active? Have you put it down to just...
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