David Wilson, Author at myPhysioSA

Advice from Physiotherapist David Wilson – Establishing An Exercise Routine

PatientsBy David Wilson November 6, 2015

Sometimes it can be hard to get into an exercise routine but can be very rewarding once a routine has been established. It then makes it that much more frustrating when an injury occurs that prevents you from continuing with your exercises. In saying that, however, some injuries may allow you to still perform certain…

Ask a Physiotherapist: Why does my Knee Click?

Knee, Knee Pain, PatientsBy David Wilson November 4, 2015

Clicking and grinding of knees during movement such as walking up and down stairs can be very annoying. But it doesn’t always mean there is something majorly wrong going on. It could just be air pockets being released from the joint capsule or the underside of your kneecap grinding on the surface of your knee…

Spring has Sprung – Time to Get Active with my Physio SA Adelaide

Elbow, Hand/Wrist, Low & Mid Back, Patients, ShoulderBy David Wilson October 25, 2015

Spring has well and truly sprung in the Adelaide Hills after a long, cold and dreary winter. The enthusiasm, energy, motivation to return to exercise and be active has most definitely reawakened for many of us wanting to make the most of lighter evenings and warmer weather. The gardens are demanding vigorous weeding, pruning and…

my Physio SA Adelaide – Pain on the outside of the hip

Hip, Hip Pain, PatientsBy David Wilson October 8, 2015

Don’t let pain on the outside of the hip keep affecting your life: Are you tossing and turning at night due to hip discomfort? Trouble with going to the gym or on those fitness walks due to the pain? Unable to garden or do other household jobs without lots of breaks and hip pain afterwards?…

my Physio SA Adelaide – How your Low Back Pain is unique to you

Low & Mid Back, Low Back Pain, PatientsBy David Wilson October 4, 2015

Your low back pain problem is unique to you. The cause, type and location of the pain is often unique to each individual with low back pain. This means there is no single “fix” for all low back pain. Usually, a thorough assessment of the factors involved is the key to getting a solution for…

Best Foam Roller Exercises to Release Muscles my Physio SA Adelaide

Calf, Hip, Knee, Leg Pain, Low & Mid Back, Muscle Injuries, Patients, Shoulder, Sports InjuriesBy David Wilson October 3, 2015

Myofascial release using a foam roller can be helpful pre and post sports to help athletes prepare their muscles for the game and aid recovery after the game. Below we have a selection of the best foam roller exercises for you to get started on. Roll for 60-90 seconds per muscle daily or after exercise.…

Ignoring that niggling pain? Physiotherapist David Wilson says your body is telling you something is wrong

Headaches, Hip, Knee, Low & Mid Back, Neck, Patients, ShoulderBy David Wilson September 19, 2015

But what actually is niggling pain? “All pain is an individual human experience that is entirely subjective and can only be truly appreciated by the person experiencing the pain. Acute pain is pain that lasts for a short time and occurs following surgery or trauma or other condition. It acts as a warning to the body to seek help. A large body…

my Physio SA Adelaide Explains Ergonomics and Low Back Pain

Low & Mid Back, Low Back Pain, Neck, PatientsBy David Wilson September 15, 2015

Is sitting too much causing you low back pain? The answer is, yes it probably is! We are all tending to sit for longer periods these days, at work, at home and in the car. Our backs are designed for spending the majority of our day on our feet being active, not stuck sitting for most…

Sports Trainers Advice: Best Agility Ladder Drills video by my Physio SA Adelaide

Ankle/Foot, Calf, Foot and Ankle Pain, Hip, Knee, Patients, Sports InjuriesBy David Wilson September 6, 2015

my Physio SA Adelaide – Best exercises for Scoliosis of the Spine

Low & Mid Back, Low Back Pain, PatientsBy David Wilson September 2, 2015

Scoliosis is a condition of the spine that causes an S-shaped curvature to develop, usually in the adolescent years. Generally it is not painful but it can cause stiffness and restricted mobility. This video shows you the best mobility exercises and stretches that are safe to do if you have a mild scoliosis. Stretches…

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