Condition Summary, Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage
Jesse Dean
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome, commonly abbreviated to TOS, may very well be one of the most difficult and controversial diagnosis in clinical medicine.

The goal of this Blog is to breakdown this condition and to better understand what we as musculoskeletal type practitioners can do to provide the best care for patients presenting with possible symptoms of TOS. Whether that be assessing the condition, providing hands on or exercise based treatment or even knowing when best to refer on a patient that may need further investigation or even surgical intervention.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Condition Summary, Myotherapy, Physiotherapy
Jesse Dean
Cervical Disc Bulge & Radiculopathy

The neck (cervical spine) is an important part of our anatomy. Not only gives us a large range of movement for our neck, but it provides protection for the blood supply to our brain and the nerves that drive our arms.

Compression or irritation of the nerves can lead to a Radiculopathy which is of neurological signs, typically found down the arm.

This blog is all about your nerve roots, the discs and all the bits and bobs between!

Cervical Disc Bulge & Radiculopathy
Condition Summary, Pain, Myotherapy, Remedial Massage
Richmond Rehab
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Myotherapy

Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders is commonly called ‘TMJ/TMD’, is a group of conditions that cause several complex symptoms, pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.

Amber Johannesen (Myotherapist) talks us through this interesting condition and how myotherapy techniques can be an important part of its management.

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Myotherapy
Physiotherapy, Patient Profile, Hip Injury, Surgery Recovery, Surgery Prep
Jesse Dean
Patient Profile: Meet Amelia

Pre-surgery, Jesse developed a program to strengthen Amelia’s non-injured leg/ hip which would support her recovery and as instructed by the surgeon, began her post-surgery rehab program two weeks after the operation.

Patient Profile: Meet Amelia
Physiotherapy, Workplace Injury, Exercises, Top Tips
Jesse Dean
Injuries in Hairdressing

As a result of prolonged and repeated lockdowns, we have realised how important our hairdresser or favourite barber is to our health and wellbeing, but we rarely think about the injury and occupational burnout that is highly prevalent in this occupation.

Injuries in Hairdressing

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Using Foam Rollers For Postural Correction

Using Foam Rollers For Postural Correction

Foam rollers are great for reducing muscle tension but did you know they are also widely used for postural correction? For all those people suffering from any degree of an excessive upper back curvature can now breath a sigh of relief for an upper back treatment outside of the clinic!

Taping for Postural Correction

Taping for Postural Correction

Taping a clients back is a common tool used at the clinic for postural correction to hold the body in the perfect anatomical position and to create awareness of slouching during day to day living. A huge majority of our cases we see of lower and upper back pain is essentially self inflicted through bad habits of poor posture and can easily be improved to prevent any future and long-term injuries.

The Sacroiliac Joint Explained

The Sacroiliac Joint Explained

This blog talks about the sacroiliac joint located at the lowest part of the lower back and the dysfunctions of the joint that cause pain. Includes home care exercises to stretch the joint and the surround muscle tissue, while also strengthening exercises to help improve joint stability.