by Wisdom Physio | Dec 28, 2024
Having been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, many people have asked, what is the difference between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects about 0.5% of the population and is an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation. The body...
by Carin Penberthy | Nov 21, 2024
(By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist) Some common factors associated with muscle tears are: Dehydration It’s important to keep hydrated with fluids and electrolytes before, during and after sports activity to prevent muscle cramping and muscle tears....
by Wisdom Physio | Oct 3, 2024
Not many of us think about the way we breathe. It’s an automatic function that is vital for life and affects every system of our body. If our breathing patterns are abnormal, it can cause pain, poor movement, disrupt sleep, increase anxiety and depression, aggravate...
by Wisdom Physio | Aug 1, 2024
Post-Operative Rehabilitation in Perth – Everything You Need to Know Making the decision to have surgery is a big step – but the recovery afterwards is just as important. Your surgeon carefully repairs tissues in theatre, but the real healing journey continues well...
by Wisdom Physio | Jul 16, 2024
What is patella femoral pain syndrome? Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is pain around or behind the patella that is aggravated by activities loading the knee joint… sounds complicated right? Let’s take a step back and have a look at the anatomy of the knee joint....