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Physiotherapy Exercises for Muscle Injuries

31/3/2012

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Professional athletes are not the only ones who suffer muscle injuries. Everyone will experience some type of injury, either from accidents, overuse or wear and tear. A simple injury can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication and rest, however a more serious type will require a doctor’s evaluation and physiotherapy. Most physiotherapy interventions include exercises either to stretch, loosen or strengthen the muscle.
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One type of injury that responds well to exercise is a hamstring strain. The hamstring muscles which help to extend the hip and bend the knee, are subject to injury during sprinting and jumping. In order for the muscle to heal properly, early mobilisation is necessary. Your physiotherapist will begin with stretching exercises once the pain is controlled, then move on to strengthening. The standing leg curl is done in the early stages. As you grow stronger, you may begin strengthening exercises with resistance. Leg curls with gym equipment or resistance band can be undertaken.

Lower back susceptible to muscle injuries

The lower back is another area of the body that is very susceptible to muscle injuries from poor body mechanics, sprained discs, nerve compression and many other causes. Physiotherapy exercises for low back pain will include stretching exercises and soft tissue mobilisation to promote flexibility and mobility. Early stretching may be as simple as lying on your back with your knees raised over a bolster; or lying on your back, both knees bent, then alternate sliding both legs down and back up. The next step is strengthening and conditioning exercises to help you return to normal activities.
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Pain and tightness when you try to lift your arm sideways could mean an injury in the rotator cuff – the stabilising muscles in the shoulder. Physiotherapy will focus initially on light exercises to stretch the muscle and restore range of motion. Shoulder blade positioning exercises also help in this regard.
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Back Pain is a Common Ailment

27/3/2012

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Back pain is a very common ailment. Eight out of ten people have some form of back pain during their lives. For some it is acute and brought on by an injury, but for some it is a chronic long-term condition that never seems to go away.

Both acute and chronic back pain is helped by developing the proper treatment regimes including a goal-focused exercise program. Many people become confused between the types of help available for back pain and have difficulty deciding between physiotherapy and alternative treatments.
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Physiotherapists manipulate the spine and muscles in order to treat a stiff joint to achieve relaxation, improved motion and pain relief effects.
Physiotherapy also uses a well-developed exercise plan and the specific activation of certain muscle groups to alleviate stress and pain from affected areas.

These natural and safe methods are of great value to someone suffering from an injury or acute pains and can solve the problems that are brought on by inadequate muscle structure or health habits.

Many back pains are caused by insufficient muscle development in the back, abdomen, and legs. These inadequacies also affect how you carry yourself and your posture which also leads to increased back troubles.
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For people with jobs or pastimes that involve strain on the back learning how to properly develop the muscles that support the back is vital. A specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist can provide a long-term solution for back problems and severe back pain brought on by such activities as well as by improper health habits.

Back Pain Experts at Peak MSK Physiotherapy

See Jayce Gilbert, a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist* (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2010*). His specialised skill is to address long standing problems that have been resistant to change over time or with previous treatments. Your specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist at Peak MSK Physiotherapy, Hampton will help you determine what the underlying drivers of your back issues are and give you a plain language explantation of the problem and easy to follow instructions on how to solve them and may include scheduled visits to their practice to make sure your routines are being applied correctly.

Intensive therapy sessions will help with your rehabilitation during exercise. This is very important to continue as when you perform exercises by yourself at home it is easy to slip into improper techniques that can actually cause more damage than good.

It is basic human tendency to do things the easiest way possible, unfortunately that often leads to bad form during exercises. Keeping your scheduled appointments with us will ensure that you are doing the routines as instructed and keep you on track.

For more information on how physiotherapy can help you get relief from back pain, contact us 9533 5305. We will discuss your problems and help you develop a way to control your pain and strengthen your back so you can get rid of acute or chronic back pain ailment for good.
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Peak MSK Physiotherapy - Get Active this Summer

5/3/2012

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This issue of Physio for you contains:

  •  Gym Training
              Strength training is a crucial factor in losing fat. Not only does it make your body and                     bones stronger, it also helps to raise your metabolism so you burn more calories all day                 long.
  • Cardio Training
              Cardio like strength training is essential to building endurance and making your heart                   strong for summertime activities. Choose activities you enjoy and make sure you get                     your heart rate up. If you are unsure as to an appropriate heart rate, ask your                                       physiotherapist.
  • How Physiotherapists Help You
             We can recommend exercises that are designed specifically for you to achieve your                        desired level of fitness.
  • Preventing Sports Injuries
             Sport is a vital part of the Australian lifestyle – it promotes good health, stress relief and              is fun. Sometimes injuries may occur through sport. Fortunately most injuries can be                      effectively treated by your physiotherapist.

​Read more about these by downloading the PDF and remember to contact us so we can answer any questions you have about any of these areas.
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