Desk Work, Neck Tension and Headaches - Why they’re connected (and how to set up your desk)
As a Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist, I really enjoy treating a wide range of conditions, but there are a few areas that I’m particularly passionate about. One area I really enjoy treating is the upper back, neck and shoulders. These issues are becoming increasingly common, particularly with desk-based work, prolonged screen time and everyday […]
Why Your Knee Pain Might Not Start at Your Knee - Understanding the Kinetic Chain
As a Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist, I really enjoy treating a wide range of conditions, but there are a few areas that I’m particularly passionate about. One of the things I enjoy most about my work is being able to look beyond the area where someone feels pain and consider how different parts of […]
Last week at Complete we hosted a community seminar all about Bone Health. It was great to welcome an engaged group of people, who were keen to understand more about their bone health and find out how to improve it. What struck me from the group, and a common theme I have seen among patients […]
How to Improve Bone Health Through Exercise: What the Research Says
Why is bone health important? Having healthy bones will allow us to stay fit, healthy and active into our older years. As we age, if we don’t take care of our bones, their resilience may wane, increasing our risk of fractures, including bone stress injuries. A loss of bone mineral density is referred to as […]
This article is adapted from a presentation by Emma Draffin, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist at Complete Physio Richmond, delivered as part of our Hamstring Injuries in Football seminar held last month. Hamstring injuries are the most common injury in Australian Rules football. That’s been the case since the AFL started recording injury data back in […]
This article is adapted from a presentation by Indi Franke, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist at Complete Physio, delivered as part of our Hamstring Injuries in Football seminar. Indi has extensive experience in elite AFL environments, including her time as a physiotherapist with the Gold Coast SUNS AFLW. Hamstring rehabilitation in football is not a one-size-fits-all […]
Dry Needling – How Can a Tiny Needle Help My Muscle Pain?
What is dry needling? Let’s take a closer look at a treatment we use at Complete Physio in Richmond – dryneedling. Dry needling is a therapeutic treatment that uses thin, sterile, monofilament needles inserted into myofascial trigger points to help decrease pain and improve function in people with musculoskeletal pain or injury.Put more simply: it […]
Why Tennis Players Get Knee Pain (And How to Prevent It)
Knee pain in Tennis Players – A common injury we see at Complete. Tennis season is back in full force, with the Australian Open! Tennis is a popular summer sport and is great for fitness, and coordination – but just like other sports, it can also come with injuries or niggles. Tennis injuries aren’t always […]
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt? Understanding Rotator Cuff-Related Pain
Have you or someone around you developed shoulder pain without a specific injury? You are not alone. With non traumatic shoulder pain being one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy, I thought i’d take the opportunity to discuss the very common condition – rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain (RCRSP) is […]
How to Choose the Right Physio in Richmond 3121
Your Guide to Selecting a Physiotherapist in Richmond If you’ve searched for a physio in Richmond, you’ll know there are plenty of options. From Bridge Road and Swan Street to nearby suburbs like Hawthorn, Abbotsford, Burnley, Cremorne and Kew. But with so many clinics to choose from, how do you know which one is right […]
Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis – What We Know and How to Treat It
My Research Journey in Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) is both common and under-researched. I dedicated seven years of postgraduate study to this condition, completing a research degree in 2024. That work underpins the insights in this article – what we know, what remains unclear and how this translates into better care for people with […]
Managing Patellofemoral Joint Instability – A Clinical Guide
Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) instability is frequently mismanaged in the early weeks after a first dislocation. This guide lays out practical principles to improve early care and long-term outcomes. This article is based on my presentation at the PFJ Masterclass, held at Complete Physio Richmond. Anatomical & Structural Considerations Before planning rehab, it helps to map […]
