Dry Needling - Legitimate Treatment, or just another gimic?

Heard someone say needling is good? Want to know more about what it is? Read on and see if it is right for you.

Treatment modalitiesPearce Vander Meeden9 January 2017batch1 Comments

What to Expect When You are Expecting

PregnancyPearce Vander Meeden21 November 2016batch1Comment

Loose as a Goose?

Some people work very hard to increase their flexibility. Others are too flexible. "Too flexible?" you ask. Yes, hypermobile joints are the scourge of athletes, musicians, and even couch potatoes.

ConditionPearce Vander Meeden25 October 2016batch1Comment

Seatbelts Save Lives - Do they increase your chance of whiplash though?

Whiplash injuries can range from quite mild to quite serious. Here Cameron gives you an overview of what whiplash is and some of your options. At Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, you are more than a number - we care for more than just your injury, and know that it can affect so many different aspects of your life.

NeckPearce Vander Meeden11 October 2016batch1Comment

Give Wrist Problems the Flick

There has been a surge in wrist injuries in the clinic, be it from golfing, DIY’ing, or sometimes just living. One of the more common causes of wrist pain is a Triangular Fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) lesion.

WristPearce Vander Meeden1 September 2016batch1Comment

Tennis Anyone?

With one big tennis tournament in the books and another on its way, we take a look at an injury commonly associated with the sport - or is it?

Elbow, Sport, ShoulderPearce Vander Meeden25 July 2016 Comment

One, Two, Three Strikes and Ouch!!

Throwing Injuries are getting a lot of attention lately, and the elbow seems to be copping a lot of the flack from poor mechanics

Elbow, Shoulder, SportPearce Vander Meeden27 June 2016batch1Comment

Tendinopathy Update

Tendinopathy management has evolved as of late. Where as some previous protocols were designed in an attempt to break the tendon, now days we have gotten a little more specific

Condition, Ankle, Elbow, Sport, Shoulder, Wrist, KneePearce Vander Meeden1 June 2016batch1 Comment

LSD runners getting tripped up

What did you think I was talking about? Long Slow Distance (LSD) running is notorious for being associated with ITB Friction Syndrome, nicknamed "Runners Knee" because it is a freuquent occurrence with runners. It is also caused by other activities, but running seems to dominate the landscape. With the Gold Coast Marathon fast approaching it is popping up more frequently here.

Sport, KneePearce Vander Meeden3 May 2016batch1Comment

It’s the season to be Hammy!

Hamstring Season is here. Rugby, AFL, and soccer seem to dominate the sporting fields at this time of year, and with that comes a lot of sore hamstrings!

Hip, KneePearce Vander Meeden15 March 2016batch1Comment

Knee pain in older adults - Don't say its "Just My Arthritis"

Sometimes it is easy to say, "that's just my arthritis" and accept pain as a part of life. But here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, we take an innovative and evidence based approach to improving your pain free function.

KneePearce Vander Meeden15 February 2016batch1Comment

Lions and Tigers and Chairs, Oh My!

Lately we have been getting a lot of questions about the best chair, standing desks, or office set ups as it certainly can influence how well we survive our day at the office. Today we are more aware of our desk mechanics than ever before because we know the consequences of sitting with bad posture - neck pain, shoulder pain, RSI, and lower back pain.

OccupationalPearce Vander Meeden21 January 2016batch1Comment

Is it Hip to be FAI?

With advances in diagnosis and treatment in sports medicine and sports physiotherapy, a lot of evidence is pointing towards an increasingly common condition afflicting a sportsperson's hip - the symptomatic FAI.

HipPearce Vander Meeden4 December 2015batch1 Comment

Stay Healthy, Happy & Green...

Spring has sprung, and with it comes a raft of gardening after a long hibernation. Here's a few tips to keep you fit and healthy whilst enjoying your garden

ExercisePearce Vander Meeden11 November 2015Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapybatch1Comment

Knee pain in younger athletes

Knee pain is a common complaint we see here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy. In the younger athlete we need to consider Osgood Schlatter Disease as a potential diagnosis.

KneePearce Vander Meeden19 October 2015batch1Comment

Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?

Barefoot season is just around the corner, and with it our physisotherapists tend to see an increase in plantar fasciitis cases.

FootPearce Vander Meeden15 September 2015batch1Comment

Frozen Shoulder

Mystery shoulder pain - why did it come and and when will it go away? It could be some simple mechanical disorder, or it could be a frozen shoulder...

ShoulderPearce Vander Meeden31 August 2015batch1Comment