Achilles tendon pain can really hinder your running training. In this article we discuss what is Achilles tendonitis? What are the symptoms of Achilles tendonitis? How severe is Achilles tendonitis? What causes Achilles Tendonitis? How is Achilles tendonitis treat? And can you train through Achilles...
By Steven Tran -Sydney CBD Chiropractor Getting pin and needles or burning sensation that travels down your arm? Pain that radiates into the shoulder and down the hand? You may be suffering from cervical radiculopathy. For a quick summary on cervical radiculopathy, watch the video...
What is joint hyper mobility? Joint hypermobility simply means that you have more flexibility in some of, or all of your joints than the normal person. It is more common in young girls/ women and is generally thought of as being genetic. Hypermobility itself isn't a medical...
By Daniel Graham, Principal Podiatrist, Quay Health Sydney Shockwave Therapy was originally used to treat kidney stones almost half a century ago. Now due to the remarkable biological and therapeutic effects, it is used by registered health professionals to treat numerous soft tissue conditions. “It's a...
By Ryan Dorahy Sydney CBD Physiotherapist We now know that a grade progressive exercise approach is beneficial when starting to undertake new exercise regimens for tendon health. Increasing your training load too rapidly can cause tendons to overload and become pathologic. Tendinopathies (tendon overload) can...
Winter is officially here and there a few things that you can do to keep your feet healthy this winter! Footwear Remember to make sure that you are wearing the correct footwear. In the colder months we are usually wearing more enclosed footwear so making sure that...
Unlike store bought inserts, custom orthotics are developed professionally with a personalised fit. Often, patients experience quicker pain relief and recovery with a custom product for their unique concern. Additionally, materials and in-shoe fit can be determined within your preferred shoes. Activity levels and body mass are...
We have to admit, the majority of Australian’s live in thongs for most of the year. In Sydney’s Circular Quay you can always see a well dress professionals walking down to the ferry in thongs. Most of us would have more than one pair. But, is...
Orthotics technology has improved so much in the last few years. No longer are they bit chunky applicances. Quay Health's Podiatrist Sam Towers manufacturers his own orthotics through Candence Orthotics. He is able to produce an orthotic only 2mm think that will flex to your...