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Shoulder injuries
Explore Physica’s published information about shoulder conditions and recovery.
10 December 2015 · 3 min read
Biceps Tendinopathy
1. What is biceps tendinopathy Biceps tendinopathy is a pathology of the proximal biceps tendon, that is, where the biceps tendon crosses over the head of the humerus or top of the arm
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28 October 2015 · 2 min read
Intervertebral disc injuries
The Intervertebral discs are located between the bones of the spine. These discs act as shock absorbers and contribute to the overall mobility and function of the spinal column. There
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28 October 2015 · 2 min read
Spinal Canal Stenosis
What is spinal canal stenosis? Spinal canal stenosis is caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal. Normally, there is enough room in the spinal canal for the spinal cord to travel fre
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Physica injury resource · 4 min read
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Tears Best treatment for rotator cuff tears. Treatment for a rotator cuff tear varies depending on the severity, but all tears will need to undertake a time of physiotherap
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Physica injury resource · 4 min read
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Instability Best treatment for shoulder instability. Shoulder instability can occur in several directions which means the best treatment option first requires an appropriate di
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Physica injury resource · 4 min read
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Best treatment for frozen shoulder. There are several options to effectively management frozen shoulder. The best physiotherapy treatment involves a combination of shoul
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Physica injury resource · 3 min read
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Best treatment for subacromial impingement. Treatment for subacromial impingement is similar to that of a rotator cuff injury. In most cases of impingem
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Physica injury resource · 4 min read
slap
WHAT IS A SLAP LESION? A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity). The acronym ‘SLAP’ refers
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