Common injuries associated with rock climbing
Articles & Posts by Anne Wajon
Here we take a look at common injuries that affect rock climbers, common treatments and preventative methods that can be advised by your therapist.Tendon Gliding Exercises
We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for tendon gliding exercises.
Tendon gliding exercises can help prevent or reduce tendon adhesions (scar tissue) that may develop after an injury or surgery – Watch our video for a demonstration:
How to prevent common injuries associated with bike riding
Bike riding is great exercise, but is commonly associated with injuries such as cyclist’s palsy. Here’s a look at prevention methods, common treatments and exercises for the injury
How to avoid common injuries associated with playing drums
Drummer’s palsy, or extensor pollicis longus tendonitis, is a common injury amongst drummers. Here we take a look at preventative methods and common treatments for the injury.
How to avoid common injuries associated with boxing
A boxer’s fracture is one of the most common injuries associated with boxing. Here we take a look at the common treatments, preventative measures and the recovery process.
How to avoid common injuries associated with playing golf
Golfer’s elbow is one of the most common conditions associated with playing golf. Here we take a look at the common treatments and some preventative measures.
What is Raynaud’s Disease?
What is it?
Raynaud’s Disease, pronounced ‘ray-nose’ is a condition caused by the sympathetic nervous system which causes narrowing of arteries in the extremities (e.g. fingers, toes), resulting in reduced blood flow to these areas.
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are two main types of of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Here is a look at the difference between the two and the treatments avaliable.
Hand Therapy Awareness Week 2017
It’s Hand Therapy Awareness Week! Here is a helpful rundown of what hand therapy is, what your hand therapist can do for you & where you can find us in Sydney.
What are symptoms of Kienbock’s Disease?
Kienbock’s disease is a rare condition which affects the lunate bone in the wrist. Here’s a look at the signs and symptoms, causes and treatment from your hand therapist.