Tendinitis and tendinopathy, it's all the same, isn't it? Actually, it isn't, and a correct diagnosis is important as their treatment and management differs. Tendons are a strong, fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones, and they are essential for...

The answer is yes! Osteopaths are trained to provide a thorough assessment and treatment of your feet and ankles. We often find an increase in foot and lower limb presentations over summer as incorrect footwear, such as thongs or sandals, or walking bare feet, can...

This week is International Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2021.  The theme this year is 'Move Better with Osteopathy'. One of the central themes of Osteopathy is how each part of our musculoskeletal system works with and influences every other region. So not only do we...

What is it?  Lateral or outside hip pain can sometimes be caused by inflammation of  a small fluid sack called a bursa that is situated at the side of your hip. The purpose of the bursa is to allow for smooth movement of the overlying muscles over your hip bone....

Looking after a garden can be quite rewarding. Veggies, fruit, flowers; all tangible flora growing before your eyes because of your hard work. What is less obvious but still equally rewarding, are the physical benefits of spending time working in the garden. It is an...

Do you sometimes wake up feeling like you’ve slept like this?! On top of musculoskeletal aches and pains, a poor nights sleep can have a greater impact on day to day function such as mental health and well being. Some tips to help you get a good nights sleep include:...

Osgood – Schlatter Disease Commonly in practice, especially at this time of the year we see a cohort of patients- generally teenage boys- playing footy or basketball- complaining of knee pain and quite commonly they say there is bump on my knee- it wasn't there before...

With Melbourne well and truly in the grips of winter, we often notice at this time of year that a lot of our patients with joint conditions such as Osteoarthritis (OA) tend to become more achy and require a little bit more TLC. Whilst research on why this occurs is...

It’s that time of year when the kids have returned to school and a very common question we get asked is about their back packs. Most schools have their own branded back packs and I know sending my preppie off too school it almost looked bigger than him! But there are...