We all enjoy a good night’s rest, but are you aware of the numerous health and performance benefits associated with a quality sleep. Let us explore the importance of sleep, it’s effect on performance and pain, and how to ensure you get enough! Why is it important to have a good quality sleep? Memory and…

Do you know that your sleeping position can affect the quality of your sleep? Getting a good night’s rest is extremely important for your well-being and mental health. A poor quality sleep has been shown to heighten anxiety, pain and stress levels.1,2  Read about sleep, pain and recovery here. Adopting particular sleeping positions or using…

What is a SLAP lesion of the shoulder? The shoulder is a ball (upper humerus or arm bone) and socket (glenoid or part of the shoulder blade) joint. The glenoid labrum is cartilage that surrounds the outer lip of the glenoid. It acts by increasing the relative depth of the glenoid to increase shoulder stability…

The physiotherapists at My Physio Perth are commonly asked about the difference between physiotherapy and chiropractic. This question normally stems from conflicting advice and recommendations from family and friends, some that swear by physio and others that rely on chiropractic care. The truth is that physiotherapy and chiropractic have a growing number of similarities. We…

We are often asked how to become a physiotherapist and what the difference is between physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists and musculoskeletal physiotherapists. People are confused as to what type of physiotherapist is best suited to their particular injury or condition. How to become a physiotherapist Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree at a participating university is…

What is Tendinopathy? Tendinopathy, previously termed tendonitis is a broad term encompassing tendon disease or dysfunction. Research has concluded that inflammation is not always present in tendon dysfunction and as ‘itis’ is the suffix for inflammation, the term tendonitis is no longer appropriate. Common tendon injuries include Achilles Tendinopathy (ankle), Patella Tendinopathy (knee), Gluteal Tendinopathy…

Every four years the world is swept up in the hype of the Olympic games. The very best athletes from around the globe compete against each other for the glory and satisfaction of a gold medal. These athletes train and push their bodies to the extreme for years in order to compete at the pinnacle…

What is Kinesio Tape or K-Tape? Kinesio tape or K-tape is a variety of tape that physiotherapists occasionally apply to the skin with the intention of providing a therapeutic benefit. K-tape is derived from the word kinesiology, which is the study of human movement. Unlike rigid strapping tape, used by physiotherapists to restrict joint movement,…

Our physiotherapists at Sorrento are regularly asked whether an ice pack or heat pack should be applied for sports injuries and for back and neck pain. Most people use ice for acute injuries but do they apply it for long enough or often enough? The debate between ice and heat for pain and injuries continues…

What is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)? As the name suggests, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint between the temporal bone of the skull and the mandible or jaw. The TMJ can be easily felt just in front of the ear, when you open and close your mouth. It is a synovial joint, meaning it…