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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy involves the assessment and treatment of individuals with injury or conditions which affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It is the area of physiotherapy that most people are familiar with. A wide range of conditions and injuries are treated by MSK physiotherapists including arthritic joints, back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sports injuries, muscle strains, ligament ruptures and tendonitis. They are also responsible for the rehabilitation of patients following orthopaedic surgery.
Our MSK physiotherapists have extensive knowledge of MSK and orthopaedic injuries and conditions. They have exceptional hands-on treatment skills, including advanced skills such as acupuncture and Ultrasound Guided Joint & Soft Tissue Injections. Our physiotherapists use our top-quality rehabilitation facilities and equipment to aid the recovery of their patients.
Below are examples of the conditions and injuries commonly treated by our MSK physiotherapists. We have included some basic information about these injuries and conditions for your information.
Achilles tendonitis is a pain and swelling in the achilles tendon if it is injured or overused.
Painwhere the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, on top of your shoulder is common following an injury / trauma, such as a rugby tackle or fall.
Arthritis is a condition which causes pain and compromises the function of the affected joints as a result of aging and general wear and tear.
De Quervain's is a term used to describe pain and swelling of the tendons at the base of the thumb / wrist.
Frozen shoulder is a common cause of shoulder pain. It can develop following a trauma, but often will develop for no apparent reason.
Golfer's elbow is a term used to describe pain located on the inside of the elbow. The medical term is medial epicondylitis
The term groin strain describes an injury to one of the adductor muscles located on the inside of the thigh.
ITB Friction Syndrome - pain in the outside of the knee or over the bony part of the outside of the hip.
Jumper's knee or patella tendinopathy is pain in the patellar tendon - the tendon which attaches the knee cap to the top of the shin bone.
Knee arthritis is a debilitating condition generally in the older population. We are able to significantly reduce pain and improve mobility.
The ligament around the knee are strong, but sometimes they can be injured. They may be sprained or sometimes ruptured.
Back pain is the largest single cause of sickness absence from work and, for many people, can be a chronic problem.
The thoracic spine is the upper and mid back. It joins the cervical spine at the base of the neck, and extends down past the shoulder blades.
A muscle strain or tear indicates an injury to a muscle. This is often accompanied by pain, swelling weakness and muscle tightness.
Most episodes of neck pain are due to a muscle strain or other soft tissue sprain (ligaments/tendons).
The plantar fascia is a broad thick band of tissue that runs from under the heel to the front of the foot.
A total knee or hip replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee or hip joint is replaced with artificial material.
The risk of RSI is increased by spending long periods without a break or sitting on an uncomfortable seat.
Runners knee is a common ailment among runners, but it can also strike any athlete who does activities that require a lot of bending.
Shin splints is used to describe pain along the shin bone. The pain is caused by an injury to the muscles, tendons or bone tissue around the shin.
Shoulder tendonitis is a term used to describe pain and disability associated with inflammation of tendons in the shoulder joint.
Nerves may be 'trapped' anywhere along the length of the spinal column from the the neck, mid back or lower back.
We treat many recreational and elite athletes with a variety of sports injuries in our clinics.
Tendonitis is a term used to describe the pain associated with swelling and irritation of a tendon.
Tennis Elbow is a term used to describe pain located on the outside of the elbow.
Arthritis of the thumb usually occurs at the joint found at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist.
Trigger finger / thumb is caused by a thickening / nodule on the tendon, which gets caught as the tendon moves through a tunnel in the finger / thumb.
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa which lies over the prominent bone on the outside of the hip.
Whiplash is caused when a person suffers from a sudden jolt to their head or body which damages the muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues in the neck.
There are a number of potential causes of wrist pain, including arthritis, trauma, repetitive strain / over-use.
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