Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)
Whiplash associated disorder refers to injury sustained to the neck from an acceleration/ deceleration accident. Commonly seen in motor vehicle accidents, this can result in injury to the boney and...
Acute Torticollis/Wry neck
Torticollis, or wry neck is a painful condition where the muscles in the front side of the neck go into spasm, resulting in pain and an alteration in normal, resting...
Shoulder SLAP Tear
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in our body. This extra mobility comes at a cost, with decreased stability. Many structures play a role in stabilizing the shoulder, with...
Hip Labral Tears & Injuries
Much like the shoulder the hip is a ball and socket joint, designed for mobility. Fortunately, it is inherently more stable than the shoulder joint, as the socket of our...
Cervical radiculopathy – What is it, and how can we treat it?
In our neck we have a bunch of nerves (Brachial plexus) that exit from the gaps between the vertebrae. These nerves by themselves supply sensation to a certain region of...
Spondylolisthesis
What is it? A Spondylolisthesis is a term use to describe a forward slippage of one vertebra on another. There are six different types, with each type relating to the...
Cervicogenic Headaches – What are they and what can cause them?
These types of headaches are classed as secondary headaches. Pain is felt in the head, resembling a headache, however, the source of the pain has developed in the neck. This...
Tendonitis, tendinosis and tendinopathy? What’s the difference and when will I get better?
There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to tendon injuries, with many confusing terms and sometimes contradicting advice on how best to treat them. What do tendons do...
What is Frozen Shoulder? What is the Best Treatment?
Frozen shoulder is the commonly used name for ‘Adhesive Capsulitis’, which is a condition that causes the shoulder to become very painful and stiff. This can sometimes occur following minor...
Rethinking Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a significant problem for many Mandurah residents, and can interrupt your ability to do the things you enjoy. In general terms, chronic pain can be defined as...