Up to 80% of Australians will experience back pain at some point in their life. A common complaint we hear at Ormond Physiotherapy is increasing back or neck pain when sitting for a prolonged period of time e.g. at work, in the car or when out for dinner. We know that the best way to combat this is to… Continue Reading»

With the Aus Open getting to the business end of the tournament the time on court increases and injuries can develop, particularly in the elbow. Whether you are a professional tennis player, a weekend warrior, tradie or office worker pain in the elbow, commonly referred to as “tennis elbow” (elbow tendinitis) can develop. In fact, about 90% of… Continue Reading»

With tennis taking over your TV it’s likely a lot of you are taking to the courts yourself. The sprinting nature of tennis, along with the sudden changes in direction that are required in the game, can result in multiple knee injuries including meniscal tears. What is your meniscus?Your meniscus is the cartilage in your… Continue Reading»

Tech neck is everywhere – on trains, at sporting events, in waiting rooms and even at home. Tech neck refers to the strain placed upon postural neck muscles whilst looking at our phones, tablets and computer screens. Resulting in pain, stiffness, headaches, spasms and in some cases pins and needles into the arms. Research has… Continue Reading»

The weather has warmed, and the beach is calling your name! We bet you’ve already dusted off your surfboard, and have been carving the waves up. As a surfer, the contact between your feet and the board is essential for you to be able to ride the wave. Unfortunately, foot and ankle injuries are one… Continue Reading»

With the summer holidays arriving, many of us will be taking to the beaches and heading to the outback for leisurely strolls. With increased walking comes an increased risk of developing Plantar Fasciitis.     What is it?Your plantar fascia is a tight band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot. It starts… Continue Reading»

Do you have shoulder pain? Well it could be an impingement! There are a number of different conditions which can cause shoulder pain, but today we will cover shoulder impingement.  What is shoulder impingement?Your rotator cuff muscles, which stabilise the shoulder, have tendons that run through a narrow space at the top of your shoulder… Continue Reading»

The silly season is ramping up, and we’re sure your schedule is jam packed after the year that has been. But, have you scheduled in your sleep? Sleep is defined as a condition of body and mind in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.… Continue Reading»

As different sports evolve, becoming faster and more physical, ACL injuries are on the rise. Australian cricketer Georgia Wareham, AFL player Josh Bruce, and Australian netballer Keira Austin are a couple that come to mind who have recently suffered ACL injuries while participating in their respective sport. With the rise of ACL injuries, many sports have introduced… Continue Reading»

Cricket season is about to hit full swing for the summer. Did you know that Cricket can present a plethora of injuries should you not warm up correctly? Today we are going to touch on the most common injuries cricket can present, and how they can best be avoided. Spoiler alert – it’s mostly by… Continue Reading»