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What is the NeuroTrac Rehab?A Dual Channel Digital TENS Machine & Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Unit with Hand Remotehttp://bit.ly/15sjtvF The NeuroTrac Rehab is an advanced and modern digital dual channel TENS machine and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) combined unit with a Remote Hand Switch. The NeuroTrac Rehab's combined TENS and EMS treatment modes provide you with maximum flexibility for it the one powerful unit. At the push of a button you can focus on pain relief, muscle strengthening and rehabilitation. plus more. TENS Machine (Pain Relief) FunctionsTENS machines help you with a wide variety of pain and they have been shown to have a high efficiency rate. If you suffer from any type of pain, the NT Rehab will almost certainly be able to help. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)EMS will help with a wide variety of muscle related problems including weakness. Electrical Muscle Stimulation units are widely used by physiotherapists around the world to assist muscle strengthening. Remote SwitchThe Remote Hand Switch allows you to manually trigger stimulation to contract a muscle rather than use the automatic contract cycle built into the EMS programs. This manual method is very useful for treating conditions such as drop-foot or to accurately stimulate your muscles when you want them stimulated. If you suffer from a muscle related or pain related problem, the NeuroTrac Rehab may be the handy help you need. Private Health Fund RebatesPrivate Health Fund Rebates for TENS MachinesPrivate Health Fund Rebates are available from most private health insurers for TENS Machines. Normally a letter of recommendation from your doctor or physiotherapist will suffice. Please contact your fund for specific information and requirements. Money Back GuaranteePhysioWorks is so confident that this TENS / EMS machine will work for you that if you are not completely satisfied we'll happily refund you the full price of the machine within 30 days of purchase. No questions asked! Features and Benefits of the NeuroTrac RehabThe NeuroTrac Rehab is:
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
What can a NeuroTrac Rehab Help?
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Your ACL Ligament... Why is it Important? What happens when you tear your ACL?
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What is an ACL Tear?Your ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of four knee ligaments that are critical to the stability of your knee joint. One of the most common problems involving the knee joint is an anterior cruciate ligament injury or ACL tear. Your ACL is made of tough fibrous material and functions to control excessive knee motion by limiting joint mobility. Of the four major knee ligaments of the knee, an ACL tear is the most debilitating knee ligament injury. What Causes an ACL Tear?An ACL tear is usually a sports-related knee injury. About 80% of sports-related ACL tears are "non-contact" injuries. This means that the injury occurs without the contact of another player, such as a tackle in football. Most often ACL tears occur when pivoting or landing from a jump. Your knee gives-out from under you once you tear your ACL. Female athletes are known to have a higher risk of an ACL tear, while participating in competitive sports. Unfortunately, understanding why women are more prone to ACL injury is unclear. There are some suggestions it is biomechanical, strength and hormonally related. In truth, it is probably a factor of all three. What Sports have a High Incidence of ACL Tears?Many sports require a functioning ACL to perform common manoeuvers such as cutting, pivoting, and sudden turns.These high demand sports include football, rugby, netball, touch, basketball, tennis, volleyball, hockey, dance, gymnastics and many more.You may be able to function in your normal daily activities without a normal ACL, but these high-demand sports may prove difficult. Therefore, athletes are often faced with the decision to undergo surgery in order to return to their previous level of competition. ACL injuries have be known to curtail many promising sporting careers. What are the Symptoms of an ACL Tear?The diagnosis of an ACL tear is made by several methods. Patients who have an ACL tear commonly sustain a sports-related knee injury.They may have felt or heard a "pop" in their knee, and the knee usually gives-out from under them. ACL tears cause significant knee swelling and pain. How is an ACL Tear Diagnosed?On clinical knee examination, your physiotherapist or sports doctor will look for signs of ACL ligament instability. These special ACL tests place stress on the anterior cruciate ligament, and can detect an ACL tear or rupture.An MRI may also be used to determine if you have an ACL tear. It will also look for signs of any associated injuries in the knee, such as bone bruising or meniscus damage, that regularly occur in combination with an ACL tear. X-rays are of little clinical value in diagnosing an ACL tear. How is an ACL Tear Treated?Many patients with an ACL tear start to feel better within a few days or weeks of an ACL injury. These individuals may feel as though their knee is normal again, because their swelling has started to settle. However, this is when your problems with knee instability and giving way may start or worsen.ACL tears do not necessarily require ACL reconstruction surgery. There are several important factors to consider before deciding to undergo ACL reconstruction surgery.
Physiotherapy & ACL ExercisesYour best way to avoid ACL reconstructive surgery is to undertake a comprehensive ACL-Deficient Knee Rehabilitation Program that involves leg strengthening, proprioception and high level balance retraining, plus sport-specific agility and functional enhancement. Your sports physiotherapist is an expert in the prescription of ACL tear exercises.PhysioWorks has developed a specific ACL Deficient Knee Rehabilitation Program to address ACL injuries for patient who wish to avoid or delay ACL reconstructive surgery. Your physiotherapy treatment will aim to:
Contact PhysioWorks or Book Online ACL SurgeryThe usual surgery for an ACL tear is called an ACL reconstruction. A repair of the anterior cruciate ligament is rarely a possibility, and thus the ACL is reconstructed using another tendon or ligament to substitute for the torn ligament. There are several options for how to perform ACL surgery.The most significant choice is the type of graft used to reconstruct the torn ACL. There are also variations in the procedure, such as the new 'double-bundle' ACL reconstruction. You may have heard of a Lars Procedure, which is a new ACL reconstruction procedure. In some, but certainly not all, ACL ruptures a stub of the old ligament can be used as a part of the repair procedure, which can hasten your recovery time. Your surgeon will know whether a Lars procedure is an option for you or not. There are higher re-rupture risks involved. Risks of ACL surgery include:
Post-Surgical ACL RehabilitationPost-operative ACL rehabilitation is one of the most important, yet too often neglected, aspects of ACL reconstruction surgery. The most successful andquickest outcomes result from the guidance and supervision of an experienced Sports Physiotherapist.Your rehabilitation following ACL surgery focuses on restoring full knee motion, strength, power and endurance. You'll also require balance, proprioception and agility retraining that is individualise towards your specific sporting or functional needs. Your sports physiotherapist is an expert in this field. We suggest that you contact them for the best advice in your circumstances. Contact PhysioWorks or Book Online ACL Tears in ChildrenACL reconstruction surgery is the standard treatment for young, active people who sustain an ACL tear. But what happens when you’re young and your bones are still growing?Should ACL surgery be delayed until the child is older, or should ACL reconstruction be performed before skeletal maturity? The concern of performing ACL surgery in children is that there is a risk of causing a growth disturbance in growing children. Growth plate problems as a result of ACL surgery could potentially lead to early growth plate closure or alignment deformities. However, recent research is showing that the risk of growth plate problems is much less then the risk of permanent knee damage if the ACL is not fixed. Your knee surgeon is the best person to discuss whether ACL reconstruction is advisable or not. How to Prevent an ACL Tear?Preventing an ACL tear has been the focus of recent research, especially the prevention of ACL tears in female athletes. Numerous theories have been proposed to explain why people may tear their ACL, and how they can be prevented.Current investigations have focused on neuromuscular training to prevent ACL tears. Just as we know that ACL reconstruction patients who have extensive post-operative physiotherapy to rebuild their strength, proprioception and agility we do know that similar ACL exercises can help prevent an ACL tear in the first place. For more advice, please consult with your sports physiotherapist. Return to Sport with an ACL TearAthletes often have particular difficulty returning to sport once they have sustained an ACL injury, even if they are surgically reconstructed.Researchers have found that your best chance of returning to your sport post-ACL tear is to have undertake both:
Contact PhysioWorks or Book Online Knee Brace for an ACL TearMany patients will try an ACL brace. The knee brace required will need to stabilise your knee multi-directionally. While trialling an ACL brace is understandable, the success lies in the extent of your ACL instability.In other words, highly unstable ACL tears will give out eventually regardless of the brace unless it is custom made and moulded specifically to your knee. These ACL braces are very expensive. However, mild instabilities may allow you to work and undertake non-directional change sport if your wear an ACL brace. Common ACL Tear TreatmentsContact PhysioWorks or Book Online FAQs about ACL Tear |
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Monday, July 29, 2013
Knee Pain? Consider Using Knee Kinesiology Tape
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Knee kinesiology tape is a professionally engineered, dynamic therapeutic support for the muscles around the knee joint designed to promote the restoration of functional joint stability through neurosensory mechanisms. SpiderTech kinesiology tape products use a high-grade cotton material with 100% acrylic, hypoallergenic adhesive. The tape is water-resistant and breathable, and can be worn for up to 5 days. Active, dynamic support for your knees!
Wearing the Knee Kinesiology tape can help with the following conditions:ACL Tear | |
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Wry Neck... What is it? What are the Types? What's the Treatment?
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Acute wry neck is a complaint where you develop neck pain and stiffness, which is often accompanied by spasm of the surrounding neck muscles. This causes neck pain and an inability to turn your neck through its full range of motion. Acute wry neck is an extremely common condition, which can be quite disabling as the sufferer experiences constant severe pain with simple neck movements. Luckily the solution is normally very quick! What Causes Acute Wry Neck?Acute wry neck can have several causes.However, it is the thought that the pain and reduction in range of motion results mainly from two mechanisms. Either Facet Wry Neck caused by a locked facet joint or Discogenic Wry Neck caused by a cervical disc injury. What is Facet Wry Neck?The most common cause of acute wry neck is a locked facet joint. Facet joints are located at the back of your spinal column. These facet joints allow, guide and limit the movements of your neck. Your facet joints are intended to allow smooth gliding movements between the adjacent vertebra. Occasionally your facet joints can become either stiff through traumatic injury or arthritis or simply get stuck at at extreme of movement. A common reported history for the wry neck patient is to wake with a stiff and painful neck. Onset of the wry neck is usually sudden. The cause may have included a restless night sleep, uncomfortable pillow, waking suddenly in the night (eg a noise) or simply unknown. Let's face it, who knows what we exactly get up to in our sleep! Wry neck pain is due to the numerous nerve endings that are located in the facet joint itself and in the tissues adjacent to the facet joint. Facet wry neck is most common in younger populations, ranging from young children to people in their thirties. Older facet wry neck sufferers tend to have a more gradual onset with the facet joints becoming "rusty" over time. Signs and Symptoms of Facet Wry Neck
Acute Wry Neck TreatmentAfter your physiotherapist assessed your neck and confirms which joint or joints are locked, they will utilise a range of low risk joint treatment techniques and soft tissue massage to normalise your facet joint function.While the joint can almost always be immediately unlocked, you will have some residual muscle spasm and swelling in the region due to the trauma. Think how a sprained ankle swells! Neck joints will also swell, but it won't be as visible. How Long is Recovery?Most acute wry necks can be unlocked immediately. However the residual effects may last for up to one week. It is also important to normalise your neck muscle and joint function (eg strength and motion) to prevent a regular recurrence, which unfortunately commonly occurs if your neck injury is poorly rehabilitated. Facet Wry Neck Treatment Aims
If need more specific advice, please consult your physiotherapist who has a special interest in acute wry neck rehabilitation. Acute wry neck may also caused by a injury to your intervertebral disc. This is known as Discogenic Wry Neck. Usually the injured disc protrudes posteriorly and presses against surrounding structures and nerves. Signs and Symptoms of Discogenic Wry Neck
Physiotherapy Treatment for Discogenic Wry Neck?In most cases, Discogenic Wry Neck is successfully managed with a steadily progressed physiotherapy intervention. Discogenic wry neck does not normally respond as quickly as facet wry neck treatment. This is due to the more severe injury that involves the intervertebral disc.While the time period does vary, it is not uncommon for a discogenic wry neck to take up to six weeks to rehabilitate successfully. In severe cases, spinal surgery is required. Physiotherapy is important for the short and long-term management of your neck pain and restoration of its full function. This includes, full neck range of movement and the stabilisation and strengthening of your neck to protect your injured disc for the remainder of your life. You'll find that a physiotherapist's assessment and treatment will reduce your likelihood of a recurrence. Discogenic Wry Neck Treatment Aims
If need more specific advice, please consult your physiotherapist who has a special interest in acute wry neck rehabilitation. What Can You Do Until You See a Physiotherapist?At PhysioWorks, we understand that acute wry neck can be particularly disabling. Ideally, we recommend immediate treatment for the best and quickest result.If you suspect acute wry neck, please call one of our clinics and inform them that you suspect you have acute wry neck. They’ll do their best to fast track your appointment. Until your appointment, you may find relief from the application of ice or heat to the neck and surrounding muscles. If you are able to consult with your doctor, they may prescribe muscle relaxants or other medication to assist your symptoms. A neck brace or soft collar may also assist until you can seek professional advice and treatment. Common Wry Neck TreatmentsContact PhysioWorks or Book Online FAQs about Acute Wry NeckContact Physio Works or Book Online Helpful Products for Wry NeckRelated Injuries |
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
What is a Rotator Cuff Injury? What's the Treatment?
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Shoulder rotator cuff injury is very common shoulder injury. What is your Rotator Cuff?The shoulder joint is a relatively unstable ball and socket joint. It is often likened to a golf ball on a tee.The subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor are your small rotator cuff muscles that stabilise and control your shoulder movement on your shoulder blade (scapula). Collectively, these four muscles are known as the rotator cuff. Each rotator cuff muscle has a contractile muscle belly (red) and a tendon (white) that inserts into the bone (head of humerus). What Rotator Cuff Injuries are Common?Your rotator cuff muscles and tendons are vulnerable to full and partial tears, tendinopathies and impingement related disorders.Rotator cuff injuries vary from mild tendon inflammation (tendonitis), bursitis (inflammed bursa), calcific tendonitis (bone forming within the tendon) through to partial and full thickness tendon tears, which may require surgery. Some shoulder rotator cuff injuries are more common than others. These include:
Where are your Rotator Cuff Muscles?Your rotator cuff muscles hold you arm (humerus) onto your shoulder blade (scapula). Most the the rotator cuff tendons are hidden under the bony point of your shoulder (acromion), which as well as protecting your rotator cuff can also impinge into your rotator cuff structures. What Causes a Rotator Cuff Injury?Your rotator cuff tendons are protected from simple knocks and bumps by bones (mainly the acromion) and ligaments that form a protective arch over the top of your shoulder.In between the rotator cuff tendons and the bony arch is the sub-acromial bursa (a lubricating sack), which helps to protect the tendons from touching the bone and provide a smooth surface for the tendons to glide over. However, nothing is fool-proof. Any of these structures can be injured - whether they be your bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments or bursas. Rotator cuff impingement syndrome is a condition where your rotator cuff tendons are intermittently trapped and compressed during shoulder movements This causes injury to the shoulder tendons and bursa resulting in painful shoulder movements. What are the Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Injury?While each specific rotator cuff injury has its own specific symptoms and signs, you can suspect a rotator cuff injury if you have:
How is a Rotator Cuff Injury Diagnosed?Your physiotherapist or sports doctor will suspect a rotator cuff injury based on your clinical history and the findings from a series of clinical tests.A diagnostic ultrasound scan is the most accurate method to diagnose the specific rotator cuff injury pathology. MRI’s may show a rotator cuff injury but have also been known to miss them. X-rays are of little diagnostic value when a rotator cuff injury is suspected. How to Treat a Rotator Cuff Injury?Once you suspect a rotator cuff injury, it is important to confirm the exact type of your rotator cuff injury since treatment does vary depending on the specific or combination of rotator cuff injuries. Your rotator cuff is an important group of control and stability muscles that maintain “centralisation” of your shoulder joint. In other words, it keeps the shoulder ball centred over the small socket. This prevents injuries such as impingement, subluxations and dislocations. We also know that your rotator cuff provides subtle glides and slides of the ball joint on the socket to allow full shoulder movement. Plus, your shoulder blade (scapula) has a vital role as the main dynamically stable base plate that attaches your arm to your chest wall. Researchers have concluded that there are essentially 7 stages that need to be covered to effectively rehabilitate these injuries and prevent recurrence. These are:
Contact PhysioWorks or Book Online More Information about Rotator Cuff InjuryWhat is Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome?What is the Impingement Zone? What Causes Rotator Cuff Impingement? Your PhysioWorks physiotherapist is an expert in the assessment and correction of shoulder rotator cuff injuries. Any deficiencies that they detect during your assessment will be an important component of your rehabilitation. Your physiotherapist will be able to guide you in the appropriate treatment and exercises for your rotator cuff injury after their thorough assessment. Contact PhysioWorks or Book Online Common Rotator Cuff Injury TreatmentsContact PhysioWorks or Book Online FAQs about Rotator Cuff InjuryContact PhysioWorks or Book Online Helpful Products for Rotator Cuff InjuryRelated Rotator Cuff InjuriesAcromioclavicular Joint Injury | ||
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