Empowering Your Career Journey at A FISIO
At A FISIO, we’re not just offering jobs; we’re inviting you to join a movement that’s transforming healthcare. Our commitment to team culture and well-being isn’t just talk—it’s woven into the fabric of our clinic. As you explore opportunities with us, you’re opening the door to a vibrant community that embraces collaboration, supports your growth, […]
AC JOINT SPRAINS (SEPARATED SHOULDER)
WHAT IS IT? The AC (acromio-clavicular) joint is a thick fibrous joint that connects the top of the shoulder blade to the outer end of the collarbone. The joint is required to be strong and supportive and is the primary way in which weight-bearing forces are transferred from the upper limb to the rest of […]
PROPRIOCEPTION AND BALANCE
If you’ve ever started a new hobby and noticed your balance isn’t quite up to scratch, it can be quite a disturbing discovery. Balance is an important part of many activities and if your balance is not being challenged regularly, it’s easy for it deteriorate without you noticing. What is Balance? Keeping your balance refers […]
SPRAINS VS STRAINS
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however, they each have quite distinct meanings. The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to a tear in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to a tear in ligament fibres. Here we briefly describe what that means and […]
I HAVE AN ACL INJURY: WHAT DO I DO?
An ACL tear or an ACL injury s one of the most dreaded sports injuries both for patients and therapists alike. Surgery and rehabilitation can be a tedious and difficult road, with full recovery taking up to 12 months in some cases. What is an ACL? The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is a short, thick […]
DIASTASIS RECTI (DRA) – CLOSING THE GAP AFTER HAVING BABIES
Firstly, what is it? It is the separation of the rectus abdominus (or the “6-pack” muscle group) due to an impairment in the linea alba (white line of connective tissue in the middle that fuses the abs. Separation is considered to be 2 or 3 (or more) fingers separation. It is very common among pregnant women and is a natural […]
DO I NEED A BACK CRACK OR A MASSAGE?
WHICH IS BETTER? SPINAL MANIPULATIONS & MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN The real question is, who DOES NOT have low back pain? Am I right? Low back pain is a very common health problem worldwide and affects 80% of adults at least once in their lifetime. Some common causes of low back pain […]
PAINFUL SHOULDER DURING BENCH PRESS
Welcome to the first ever edition of ‘A FISIO journal’. Here, we will try our best to translate the evidence, or professional opinions (where evidence lacks) on commonly discussed, often confusing, and always interesting topics. This week, we will discuss the curious case of shoulder pain, particular, that associated with bench press. What could be […]