<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Albany Creek Physiotherapy</title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[Albany Creek Physiotherapy RSS]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:52:00 +0000</pubDate><managingEditor>info@albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au (Albany Creek Physiotherapy)</managingEditor><generator>Albany Creek Physiotherapy</generator><language>en</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/"/><item><title><![CDATA[What's the Cause of Your Lower Back Discomfort?]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/whats-the-cause-of-your-lower-back-discomfort</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/121226</guid><description><![CDATA[Lower back discomfort is something almost everyone will deal with at some point in their lives. Whether it&#39;s a dull, annoying ache that just won&#39;t quit or a sharp pain that stops you in your tracks, understanding why your back hurts and how physiotherapy can help you get back on your feet is super important.



Causes

Lower back discomfort springs from a complex mix of reasons, each contributing in its own way such as:


 Muscle or Ligament Strain: Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:52:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs pointing to Foot Drop]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/signs-pointing-to-foot-drop</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/121027</guid><description><![CDATA[

Picture this: you&#39;re walking, and suddenly, your foot doesn&#39;t quite lift like it used to. It&#39;s dragging or slapping against the ground, making you feel like you&#39;re auditioning for a tap dance routine you never signed up for. That&#39;s foot drop for you &ndash; a bit of a show-stealer in the walking department. This seemingly simple issue can have profound implications on one&#39;s mobility and overall quality of life. Understanding the signs pointing to foot drop is crucial...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Health For Life]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/my-health-for-life</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102202</guid><description><![CDATA[
 In 2018 our dietitian, Suzie Harte competed facilitator training, was accredited and became a provider for the My Health For Life (MH4L) program here at the Albany Creek Physiotherapy practice.

 The program, in affiliation with Diabetes QLD, Stroke Foundation, Heart Foundation and Griffith University is fully funded by the QLD Government and has already been introduced for eligible participants in groups during 2018.

 Participants follow a behaviour change process facilitated by Suzi...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain in the butt! Gluteal Tendinopathy.]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/pain-in-the-butt--gluteal-tendinopathy-</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/84915</guid><description><![CDATA[
 What is Gluteal Tendinopathy?

 When tendons are repeatedly placed under more tension than they can deal with, they can have a failed healing response. This can cause changes to the structure of the tendon and is known as a tendinopathy. When this occurs in the tendons of the gluteal muscles it is referred to as gluteal tendinopathy.

 The gluteal muscles are three large muscles located at the back of the pelvis that provide most of the muscle bulk of buttock region. These muscles work...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Pains In Sporty KIds]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/growing-pains-in-sporty-kids</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/82415</guid><description><![CDATA[
 The Younger Athlete and Growing Pains<br />
 Young athletes are particularly prone to sports injury due to the changes their body experiences as they grow. Some factors include under developed co-ordination and skills, growth spurts and the fact that young sportspeople are training and playing at very frequent intervals with high intensity.<br />
 Children who are the same age can vary considerably in their growth characteristics.<br />
 Boys who mature earlier certainly have been shown to perform better...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Load before you Leap]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/load-before-you-leap</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/60227</guid><description><![CDATA[
 2017 has started, motivation is high, the running shoes have been dusted off, and then you develop ankle, knee, hip or hamstring pain after the second or third run. You aren&#39;t the only one! This time of year it is a common to see patients walk through the clinic doors with tendon pain because they went to hard to soon.

 Tendon injuries can be acute or chronic and is a common condition in sports people, recreational athletes and weekend warriors. More often than not patients have a s...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physio Bike Fits Now Available]]></title><link>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/physio-bike-fits-now-available</link><guid>https://www.albanycreekphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/post/view/post/69203</guid><description><![CDATA[
 A Physiobikefit involves a cycling physiotherapist assessing your body, your bike, your cycling technique. Physiobikefit can help you move well and ride better.<br />
 Scott Smith is a very keen cyclist who has been riding for a number of years. He regularly&nbsp; competes in mountain biking races but trains as much on the road bike.<br />
 He recently came third in the teams section at the Epic mountain bike event held each year at Hiddenvale. This race has over 500 entrants.<br />
 We have the clinical...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
