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Adults are not the only ones who experience aches and pains in their joints. As many as 10-20% of children complain of vague recurrent leg pain especially at night. This pain is mostly located deep in the leg usually in the thigh, knee or calf. These symptoms are commonly dismissed as ‘growing pains’. This may not be the case and some easily treatable problems may go ignored. While it seems reasonable to accept that the pain is due to growth, why does this condition occur only in the legs, and not other parts of the body that grow, such as the arms, fingers and nose? (more…)

Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve – a very large nerve that originates from the lower lumbar spine and travels through the buttock into the leg as far as the back of the knee. (more…)

A groin strain is a relatively common condition characterized by tearing of some or all of the groin muscles. The muscles at the inner aspect of your thigh are known as the adductor muscles (groin). These muscles originate from the pelvis and insert into the inner aspect of the thigh and lower leg bones.

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Almost every one experiences one form of headache from time to time, most simply take a painkiller for quick relief.

But what if your headaches are persistent and almost daily occurrences – how do you manage then? (more…)

Tennis elbow is a painful condition affecting the outside part of the elbow. This area is called the lateral epicondyle and so the medical term for this condition is lateral epicondylitis. Tennis elbow is usually caused by overuse of the forearm. Many forearm muscles attach at or around the lateral epicondyle so when they are overused they pull too much on the elbow and make it sore.

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Effective Relief of YOUR Pain

Tewantin Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre has been providing Personalised Professional Physio Care to clients in Tewantin and the wider Noosa area since 1991 and has steadily grown from sole practitioner to the current dynamic team that practice today. It has a reputation built on results which makes the clinic among the best Physiotherapy Centres on the Sunshine Coast.

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Exercise programs for balance, strength & falls prevention

Falls are an ominous yet very real part of life for people over 65 and many falls can be prevented once the causes are determined. People fall for many different reasons but loss of balance is the most common cause. This may be due to muscle weakness, joint stiffness, vertigo, fatigue or the side-effects of medication. Research has shown that falls can be prevented by retraining your balance and improving your muscular strength, endurance and flexibility.

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A new you

It’s that time of year again when everyone is setting out New Year’s Resolutions and unfortunately it won’t be long till a majority of people start breaking them. There are many reasons why New Year Resolutions don’t stick- they may be unrealistic, there is a lack of self-discipline or life gets “too busy”. Our New Year resolution is all about you and what we can do to make 2012 a healthy and pain-free year for you. Our goal is not only to maintain but also to improve the high standard of care you’ve experienced with us.

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