A new study out of Poland has found promising results for nerve mobilisation exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is exciting because it gives us another effective treatment to try before seeking surgery. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a progressive condition of the...
As we age, our risk of falling increases and the associated consequences become more serious. It can be a little scary to read about, but the trick is to prevent falls, and if you have fallen, work to prevent another. The Stats While there are no specific Australian...
Knee arthroscopies and “clean outs” are frequently performed on knees with cartilage damage, meniscal tears and osteoarthritis. But what is the evidence for it? The first quality controlled trial was done in 2002 and showed that arthroscopies were no better than...
Most of us know someone who has had whiplash, but what is it and what can you do about it? Rear-end collisions or heavy tackles in contact sports are classic examples. The sudden movement places strain on all components of the neck – the ligaments, joints,...
