Ever experienced that vague sense of pain around your kneecap that just keeps coming back when doing activity? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (more commonly referred to as PFPS) is one of the most common causes of knee pain, especially in active individuals and is typically characterized by pain around or behind the kneecap that is aggravated with sports, running, stairs or deep squatting. The good news is that PFPS is often able to be very effectively managed conservatively wi

Many people associate exercise with looking good, recovering from sporting injuries, or improving athletic performance. While these are certainly benefits, they only represent a small part of what exercise can do. In reality, regular physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving overall health. Exercise has been shown to, reduce pain, improve longevity and lower the risk of many chronic diseases. In fact, if it could be packaged as a pill, exercise

Back and neck pain are some of the most common problems we see at Forrestfield Physiotherapy. Many people believe that “bad posture” is the main cause – but research tells us it’s not that simple. You’ve probably heard things like: “Sit up straight.” “Don’t slouch.” “Your posture is ruining your back.” For years, posture has been blamed as a major cause of our pain. But research tells a different story. Studies show there is no strong link between posture and pain. People sit