Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

December 1, 2022/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint in pregnancy and nearly half of all pregnant women will experience it at some point (Ceprnja et al., 2021).

Most commonly this affects the pubic symphysis joint at the front (over your pubic bone) and the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis (below the dimples in your low back). This can often be quite debilitating and make simple tasks like taking the stairs or picking up your toddler quite difficult.

shepp physio back pain pregnant Treatment can include:
* Soft tissue massage/myofascial release
* Taping
* Support garments (belts and leggings)

* Education
* Postural correction
* Footwear
* And of course, EXERCISE

One of the most effective ways to manage pelvic gridle pain is via the appropriate exercise. This can be done via a home exercise program or through our Clinical Exercise classes, which is the perfect way to compliment your physiotherapy management.

All of our Shepparton physios are equipped to assist you and our new physiotherapist Jacinta specialises in Women’s Health and can help you manage your pregnancy aches and pains or tailor a home exercise program suitable to you

If you’re pregnant and experiencing pelvic girdle pain book an appointment online via our website gvsportscare.com.au or 58977044

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Reference:
Ceprnja D, Chipchase L, Fahey P, Liamputtong P, Gupta A. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy in Australian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Jul 15;46(14):944-949. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003954.

Mapping your weekly runs

September 8, 2020/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

We have seen an increase in running injuries over the past few months in both experienced runners and those new to running.

Shepparton Podiatrist Tom explains in this video how to map out your runs and think carefully about the amount of rest in between each run. He also explains why rest days, strength and conditioning and cross training are all great ideas.

When it comes to running injuries, Tom will often help his clients to write out their weekly routine and look at what can be added or adjusted to allow the individual to continue to run while rehabbing an injury.

Tom Davey

Podiatrist Shepparton, GV Sportscare

Exercise in Pregnancy

July 28, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Exercise during pregnancy 🤰🏻🤰🏿🤰🏼

Exercise can come in many different forms during pregnancy, the most important aspect is that we are diligent and safe with our choices. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) recommends that ‘Women without contraindications should participate in regular aerobic and strength conditioning exercise during pregnancy…. Importantly, there is no evidence to suggest that regular exercise during an uncomplicated pregnancy is detrimental to the woman or fetus’

It is important to speak with your GP, midwife or obstetrician about your pregnancy and whether there are any reasons for you not to exercise during your pregnancy. For some women it is not possible due to complications in their pregnancy.

For those that can exercise, there are many benefits to exercise during pregnancy, some of those include:

-improved maternal psychological and physical health (particularly cardiovascular health)

-reduced musculoskeletal pain and discomfort (including back, pelvic or leg discomfort)

-reduced depressive symptoms

-decreased lower limb oedema (swelling)

-evidence is growing that exercise prevents or helps manage gestational diabetes and pre eclampsia

-some evidence for reduced length of labour and fewer neonatal complications

-lower incidence of operative delivery of baby

-increased birth weight to normal range of baby

-lower rate of prematurity

Our Shepparton physiotherapist will consider when advising you on exercise programs:

-baseline level of fitness and previous exercise experience

-physiological changes in pregnancy and what type of exercise and positions are safe for the pregnant women. (Please note after week 16 there is a strong recommendation to avoid lying on your back to exercise!)

-previous injury or new pregnancy related pain

-pelvic floor, consider pre-existing weaknesses and aim to include pelvic floor exercise in all programs

If you are unsure please feel free to speak with our Physiotherapist Sophie who can help guide you on safe exercise prescription. This can be a program to do within your own home or for those who want to continue in the gym we can help modify programs for here as well. If you are unable to exercise due to complications and you are experiencing back or pelvic pain we are also trained to treat these types of conditions safely at our Shepparton clinic.

Helpful info:

Exercise during Pregnancy guideline, including warning signs during exercise.

PARmed-X for PREGNANCY: a guideline for health screening prior to participation in a prenatal fitness class or other exercise, used by our Shepparton physio.

References:

Field, T. (2012). Prenatal exercise research. Infant Behavior and Development, 35(3), 397-407.

Melzer, K., Schutz, Y., Boulvain, M., & Kayser, B. (2010). Physical activity and pregnancy. Sports Medicine, 40(6), 493-507.

Sophie Woodhouse

Physiotherapist Shepparton, GV Sportscare

Achilles tendon pain

July 26, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

I have pain in my achilles tendon, should I rest it?

First, we need to make sure it IS a tendon that is causing your pain.

If it is a tendon, the answer is no! ❌

In days gone past treatment and management of tendon pain was to rest and pain will get better.

Now we know, if you rest a tendon for too long it will adapt to the decrease in load and actually become weaker.

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This makes returning to activity particularly difficult. Therefore, staged and progressive loading is key to coming back from a tendon injury.

Allow time for your body to recover before heading back to activity. If you’re a bit sore, complete a smaller session, or cross train and work parts of the body that aren’t sore.

A well balanced diet low in sugar and refined carbohydrates, good hydration and 8 hours of regular sleep per night will all help to decrease inflammatory markers within the tendon and recover quicker.

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We understand how important physical activity is. Keeping you as active as possible and getting you back to sport as quickly as possible is something we at GV Sportscare take very seriously and endeavour to tailor loading programs individually for every client.

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Tom Davey

Podiatrist Shepparton, GV Sportscare

Tennis elbow

July 24, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Tennis Elbow 🤔

Did you know that this condition is seen commonly in desk workers, golfers and weekend gardeners? 👩‍🌾👨‍💻🏌️‍♀️

The extensor muscles and tendon in the forearm can be overworked by repetitive wrist extension or gripping. You might notice pain when trying to lift the kettle, open doors, lifting moderate to heavy loads or after long days on the computer. This pain can radiate up into the bicep or tricep and all the way down into the wrist or the hand.

Our physiotherapist Sophie can give you the tools and education you need to avoid continual overload and get you going on exercises to strengthen the tendon.

Quick tip: ‘Don’t poke or rub the elbow when it is sore, tendon’s hate to be compressed and although it may feel like the right thing to do, you are continuing to aggravate the tendon!’ 🙅‍♀️

shepp physio elbow pain

Image source: https://www.knoxorthopedic.com/f-s-t-cure-tennis-elbow-lat…/

Sophie Woodhouse

Physiotherapist Shepparton, GV Sportscare

Bunions: non surgical management

July 23, 2020/0 Comments/in Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

Our Shepparton podiatrist utilises treatment that is focussed on restoring the natural foot shape and function.

Tom achieves this via foot/leg strength, movement/mobility and footwear selection.
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Everyone needs natural foot shape and function to move pain free. Certain features in most modern shoes prevent the foot from functioning as it should.
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Building foot and leg strength, increasing mobility within the foot and avoiding particular shoe features can see a bunion return to normal over time.
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Surgery for bunions is necessary in some cases. However, it is important to know that there are treatments and changes that can be utilised to fix or manage the bunion conservatively.
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Tom Davey

Podiatrist Shepparton, GV Sportscare

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Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

Mapping your weekly runs

Exercise in Pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy 🤰🏻🤰🏿🤰🏼

For those that can exercise, there are many benefits to exercise during pregnancy, some of those include:

Our Shepparton physiotherapist will consider when advising you on exercise programs:

Helpful info:

References:

Achilles tendon pain

I have pain in my achilles tendon, should I rest it?

Tennis elbow

Bunions: non surgical management

Our Shepparton podiatrist utilises treatment that is focussed on restoring the natural foot shape and function.

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