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Dangers of the Teenage Laptop

What is the effect of the portable computer? In our clinic we are becoming concerned at the increasing number of 9-17 year olds presenting with upper back and neck pain. One obvious cause is the extended periods of time children are spending on laptops, along with...

The Snapping Hip

Oh Snap!   “My hip snaps/pops all the time….is something wrong…should I get a scan?” – this is a common question I receive from clients. What is often referred to as “Snapping hip syndrome” is far more common than you would think. What happens in this instance?...

I Have Shoulder Pain!

Do I Need Surgery? Shoulder pain is a very common complaint that many people suffer from and most presentations can be categorised under the heading of Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain. Some common diagnoses include Subacromial Impingement, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy...

Reactive and Degenerative Tendons

Welcome to the Reactive and Degenerative Tendon With August almost upon us, lots of people are mid-way through their training program for the annual City to Surf race. It is about this time of year where we see presentations of new onset tendon pain or flare ups in...

Concussion In Sport- Are our Kids at risk?

Are we overlooking serious injury? In the 2018 AFL season there were 207 matches. Of these 207 matches there was a staggering 74 reported concussions. A number which has risen 11 cases from the 2017 season. This works out to a concussion reporting every 2.8 games. In...