Acute wry neck is a very common neck condition causing pain and stiffness in the neck. A common presentation is waking up with slight stiffness in the neck, then on turning your head later in the day you get a sudden onset of pain with restricted neck movements. Following this it is very difficult to move the neck due to severe pain. Cause Acute wry neck is usually caused by the facet…- Read More
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Brighton Beach Physio - Thursday, Aug 19, 2021
You may have heard the word hypertension or have been told you have high blood pressure, but what is and why do we worry about it? Blood pressure is referred to as the silent killer as you don’t experience any symptoms, it needs to be specifically tested to know what your blood pressure is. What is blood pressure and why is it so important? Blood pressure is the force that is exerted…- Read More
Back to School Spine Safety
Brighton Beach Physio - Thursday, Nov 19, 2020
As everyone is getting ready to head back to school, we here at Brighton Beach Physiotherapy Centre decided that it might be a good idea to give a few hints and tips on how to help your kids take care of their backs. The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) recommends that children should never wear back packs that are more than 10% of their body weight. Unfortunately, research has shown us that as…- Read More
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runners Knee)
Brighton Beach Physio - Thursday, Mar 19, 2020
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a common of the knee condition causing pain and discomfort in the front of the knee, often on the inner side of the kneecap. This condition can often be transient initially however without the appropriate management may become increasingly regular. Cause – The cause of this condition is due to malalignment of the kneecap as it glides over the knee joint below. This can be caused by numerous…- Read More
Sub Acromial Impingement Syndrome
Brighton Beach Physio - Thursday, Sep 12, 2019
Sub Acromial Impingement Syndrome Sub acromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) is a common shoulder disorder and can occur in anyone from the elite level swimmer or tennis player right through to someone who is a little over zealous with their spring cleaning. Pain is caused by a reduction in the available amount of space between the humeral head (top of the arm bone) and acromion (top of the shoulder blade). Many pathologies can…- Read More
Office Ergonomics
Brighton Beach Physio - Sunday, May 19, 2019
The terms “good ergonomics” or “ergonomically designed” are often thrown around when talking about many implements or objects we use in our day to day lives, especially when referring to office setup. The oxford dictionary defines ergonomics as the “The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment”. Every day new ideas crop up about how to improve efficiency and reduce fatigue and pain via good ergonomic design. Here at Brighton…- Read More
Kick Start Your New Year
Brighton Beach Physio - Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019
It is that time of year where Christmas is long gone, and the holidays are finally over. Kids have returned to school and businesses are back up and running. So how do we adjust to this new year and getting back into life after the holidays? Here are some tips to assist with getting you back into the swing of life; Give yourself time to establish a new routine It is hard…- Read More