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Rotator Cuff Tear

Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Posted by Michael Iudica
  • On July 22, 2023
A tear in my rotator cuff? What is it and is surgery my only option? So, you have hurt your shoulder and found out that you have a tear in your rotator cuff. What does this actually mean? The rotator cuff may have a simple name, but it serves a very important function. It is […]
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Your first Physio appointment

Your first Physio appointment

  • Posted by Michael Iudica
  • On April 3, 2023
What to expect for your first physiotherapy appointment Is this your first time attending a physiotherapy appointment? Are you a little uncertain of what to expect or what is involved in your consultation? Here is a brief explainer of what may be involved in your consultations to help you get back to your best self. […]
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Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology

  • Posted by First Choice Health
  • On March 21, 2023
What is Exercise Physiology? Exercise Physiology is a branch of allied healthcare that studies the effect of exercise on different pathologies and the mechanisms of how exercise prescription can reduce or reverse disease progression.  Exercise Physiologists are university qualified allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, deliver and evaluate safe and […]
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Tendon Injuries

  • Posted by First Choice Health
  • On September 20, 2021
Physiotherapy Management of tendon injuriesTendon injuries are seen commonly at First Choice Health Physiotherapy. Often injuries to a tendon are related to an increase in load which results in changes to the structure of the tendon, causing pain and dysfunction. Injuries such as tennis elbow, Patellar tendonpopathy and Achilles tendonopathy can occur when a patient starts a new type...
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Dizziness and Vertigo

  • Posted by Ross De Valle
  • On March 15, 2021

Dizziness and the Vestibular System

Feeling dizzy is a horrible sensation.  Unfortunately, it is relatively common with up to 15% of the population experiencing dizziness at some stage of their life.  There are many reasons why dizziness occurs, and the ‘vestibular system’ is one of the major causes.The ‘vestibular system’ includes part of the inner ear and brain.  It provides...
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