Tennis elbow vs golfer’s elbow – what’s the difference?
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Two causes of elbow pain that are associated with sports, even th...
January 4, 2021
Physiotherapy in Cammeray
ABOUT ST LEONARDS PHYSIOTHERAPY
We offer Physiotherapy treatment in two convenient locations : St Leonards and Cammeray
With over 200 years collective physiotherapy experience, our team provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for neck and back pain, work and orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, sports injuries, osteoarthritis, paediatric physiotherapy plus pilates and gym based programs.
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Here at St Leonards Physio, we’re taking every precaution to ensure our practitioners and clients remain safe at all times. If you’d like to find out more about what we’re doing to keep our clinic, practitioners and patients safe, please read our Covid action plan.
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HEALTH & PHYSIO NEWS
Watch our Osteoporosis webinar!
Did you want to attend our free online Osteoporosis webinar but couldn't make it? Well don't worry, ...
December 3, 2020
Your guide to a healthy heart
We all know how important it is to look after our heart. If you want to live a long and active life,...
December 1, 2020
Our Covid-safe plan
Here at St Leonards Physio, we’re taking every precaution to ensure our practitioners and clients ...
November 9, 2020
Diabetes – Type 1 vs Type 2
Do you understand diabetes? Are you familiar with its effects on the human body? If the answer is no...
November 2, 2020
Injury blog: Meniscus tears
This month we take a look into the world of knee meniscus injuries. Studies from the US report appro...
October 1, 2020
Hip flexor injury: Contusion vs strain
Injury to the hip flexor muscles can lead to pain felt in the front of the thigh region, as well as ...
September 1, 2020
The twists and turns of torticollis
This month’s topic is a neck condition known as ‘Torticollis’. You may have also heard this co...
August 1, 2020
July ’20 Newsletter
Happy July! We’re so excited about term 3 classes starting back soon. We’re also kicking ...
July 24, 2020
Injury blog: Shoulder impingement
Do you have shoulder pain? Are you an office worker, professional athlete, hairdresser or full-time ...
July 1, 2020
June ’20 newsletter
We’re nearly halfway through the year already, and what a 2020 it has been. As we welcome the news...
June 15, 2020
Shoulder injury blog: Labral tear
This blog specifically focuses on an injury that relates closely to the ball and socket part of the ...
June 1, 2020
May ’20 newsletter
This month’s newsletter gives you more information about our upcoming online Osteoarthritis talk, ...
May 25, 2020
Connective tissue disease
Connective tissue is the stuff in our bodies that holds all of our cells together. It's a bit like g...
April 29, 2020
April ’20 newsletter
In-clinic and virtual home-working and exercise set-up sessions, group and one-to-one exercise sessi...
April 8, 2020
In-clinic and telehealth appointments available
We’d like to thank you all for your continued support during this time. We are all navigating chan...
March 24, 2020
Coronavirus update
In light of the recent announcements and what is happening in the world with the Coronavirus, we wan...
March 17, 2020
Hiking – it’s so much more than a view!
Do you love the outdoors? Fresh air, sunshine, wind, rain, wildlife and nature… Blissful! We donâ€...
February 26, 2020
February ’20 newsletter
February – the month of love! We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day, and to continue t...
February 20, 2020
Resistance workouts for bone health
Exercise is great for bone health! In fact, it is widely accepted that exercise is one of the most e...
January 13, 2020
December ’19 newsletter
Before we head in to the craziness of Christmas and 2020, we’d like to thank you for being a v...
December 18, 2019
Common soft tissue injuries
We’re here to give you a little run down on some common injuries we see here at St Leonards Physio...
December 2, 2019
November ’19 newsletter
Wow, Christmas is next month! This year has flown by, and we’re about to head into one of the busi...
November 18, 2019
Rolled your ankle?
Have you ever rolled your ankle? Plenty of us have, especially people who partake in sports such as ...
October 30, 2019
Physiotherapy… What is it exactly?
Hello everyone and welcome to our September blog (it’s 4 months until Christmas – the countd...
September 30, 2019
Calf pain? All you need to know about Achilles Tendinosis
It’s Sunday, which can only mean one thing… You’re meeting with your soccer team to play a fri...
September 5, 2019
WEAK GLUTES? GET YOUR BUNS OF STEEL HERE!
Nip into your nearest gym (see our friends #northsfitness) and you’ll hopefully see a bustling atm...
July 25, 2019
Whats happening at St Leonards Physio
St Leonards Physio Health & Physio News – June 2019 Whats in this issue! Kids Holiday...
July 25, 2019
Injured your ACL?
Let us guide you through Hello everyone and welcome to St Leonards Physiotherapy July blog. We’re ...
July 25, 2019
March/April 2019 Newsletter
St Leonards Physio group classes claims are still claimable from your health fund! From April 1, the...
April 12, 2019
From Newborns to Toddlers, Physios are a safe option for babies
Article by:Â Nicole Madigan Photo and article by: Health Times While controversy remains around the ...
April 9, 2019
Pilates, and Health Fund claim changes
Pilates and natural therapies claims are being removed from health fund claims as of April 1. This d...
April 9, 2019
Health Fund changes
Some natural therapies and ‘Pilates’ classes are being listed from 1 April 2019 as being...
April 9, 2019
New Paediatric Room and Practitioners
We have remodelled the clinic to add a 2nd Paediatric room at St lSt Leonards. We also have two new ...
March 21, 2019
FREE Workshop: Skiing and Snowboarding Exercise Workshop
Join Angus Tadman from St Leonards Physiotherapy for a practical workshop demonstrating the most eff...
May 31, 2018
May Newsletter
This month we highlight our latest workshop Managing Chronic Disease with Exercise, highlight recent...
May 11, 2018
FREE Workshop: Managing Chronic Disease with Exercise
Do you have Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Disease or High Blood Pressure? ...
May 4, 2018
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Prevention
Sports Physiotherapist, Angus Tadman discusses new research into ACL injury prevention and the typ...
April 23, 2018
Exercise To Stretch and Strengthen Hamstrings
Sports Physiotherapist, Angus Tadman demonstrates an eccentric exercise that is very effective in bo...
April 23, 2018
April Newsletter
This month we highlight Requels Posture Essentials Holiday Classes starting this Thursday.  Term...
April 18, 2018
How To Check Your Child For Scoliosis
Adolescent Physiotherapist, Requel Trevillion demonstrates a simple test you can do to check your ch...
April 4, 2018
Growing Pains in Children: What To Look Out For
Requel Trevillion discusses what to look out for if your child is experiencing growing pains. Hi, my...
April 4, 2018
Posture Essentials with Requel – Holiday Classes
Posture Essentials Classes with Requel Trevillion will be held on the 19th & 24th April during the s...
March 27, 2018
Iliotibial Band Syndrome of the Knee – Exercises and Stretches
Chris Andreano demonstrates two foam roller stretches to help relieve Iliotibial Band Syndrome of th...
March 14, 2018
Understanding Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Knee Pain
Following on from our blog post on Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Chris Andreano explains what it is and ...
March 14, 2018
March Newsletter
Our February Health & Physio Newsletter highlights our next workshop at Norths Fitness and some ...
March 14, 2018
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: What is it?
A Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist has specific expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditi...
March 9, 2018
February Newsletter
Our February Health & Physio Newsletter gives some helpful tips on Illiotibial Band Syndrome, Childh...
February 21, 2018
Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Overuse injuries are common in runners. They can be caused by many things, including running techniq...
February 2, 2018
January Newsletter
Our January Health & Physio Newsletter gives some helpful tips for wearing school backpacks, highlig...
January 22, 2018
Strokes in children. It’s more common than you think.
Strokes are very common in children and can cause long-term issues including physical disabilities, ...
January 18, 2018
How to wear your school backpack correctly
Requel Trevillion demonstrates how to wear a school backpack correctly....
January 15, 2018
Ice and Heat Application
Correct application of ice is important at the first point of injury....
December 25, 2017
Correct lifting technique
Lifting injuries are a common cause of back pain. You can protect yourself against damage with good ...
December 20, 2017
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and ...
December 20, 2017
Relieving Achilles Tendon Pain
Chris Andreano demonstrates a useful technique to get relief from achilles tendon pain....
December 9, 2017
Introduction To Tendon Pain
Chris Andreano provides an introduction to tendon pain....
December 8, 2017
Optimal Chair Setup
Correct seating posture is an essential ingredient to preventing spinal injury and fatigue....
December 7, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 12 – Shoulder Blade Strength
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help improve buttock strength....
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 11 – Improve Buttock Strength
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help improve buttock strength....
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 10 – Improve Balance And Stability
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help improve balance and stability....
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 9 – Improving Leading Hip Flexibility
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help improve leading hip flexibility....
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 8 – Improve Left Arm Flexibility
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help improve left arm flexibility....
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 7 – Improve Shoulder Flexibility
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help improve shoulder flexiblity...
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 6 – Upper Back Straighten
Peter Sharp demonstrates exercises to help straighten the upper back....
December 6, 2017
Golf Exercises Part 5 – Shoulder Turn With Leg Resistance
Peter Sharp demonstrates the shoulder turn but with added leg resistance to help build stability and...
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 4 – Shoulder Turn With Resistance
Peter Sharp demonstrates the fourth video in our series introducing resistance to the shoulder turn....
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 3 – Lying Shoulder Turn
Peter Sharp demonstrates the lying shoulder turn which is the third video in the golf exercise serie...
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 2 – Standing Shoulder Turn
Peter Sharp demonstrates the standing shoulder turn which is the second video in the golf exercise s...
December 6, 2017
Exercises For Golf Part 1 – Seated Shoulder Turn
Peter Sharp demonstrates the seated shoulder turn which is the first video in the golf exercise seri...
December 6, 2017
Benefits of using contoured pillows
The most common cause of neck pain (and disturbed nights), is “prolonged abnormal posture during s...
November 21, 2017
Exercises For Skiing And Snowboarding – Stationary Squat Hold
Chris Andreano demonstrates the stationary squat hold, the fourth video in our skiing and snowboardi...
July 31, 2017
Exercises For Skiing And Snowboarding – Body Weight Squats
Chris Andreano demonstrates body weight squats, the third video in our skiing and snowboarding serie...
July 31, 2017
Exercises For Skiing And Snowboarding – Single Leg Exercises
Michael Butters second video in our skiing and snowboarding series demonstrates single leg exercises...
July 18, 2017
Exercises For Skiing And Snowboarding – Jumping
Chris Andreano demonstrates the stationary squat hold, the fourth video in our skiing and snowboardi...
July 13, 2017
Causes Of Cervicogenic Headaches
Chris Andreano discusses the causes of Cervicogenic Headaches....
July 13, 2017
Exercises For Skiing And Snowboarding – Leg Press
Michael Butters introduces our series of videos on skiing and snowboarding and demonstrates the Leg ...
July 11, 2017
Using Standing Workstations
Michael Butters gives some great advice on using standing workstations....
April 7, 2017
How To Sit Correctly At Work
Michael Butters explains how to avoid back and shoulder pain by sitting correctly at work....
March 28, 2017
Floor Based Shoulder Stretches For Adolescents
Requel Trevillion demonstrates two shoulder stretches adolescents can do to relieve shoulder pain....
March 4, 2017
Tabletop Stretch
Our physiotherapist Michael Butters shows us the ‘tabletop’ piece. ...
September 29, 2016
Thread The Needle
Michael shows us how to further improve your lumbar, thoracic and particularly upper thoracic spinal...
September 29, 2016
Thoracic Extension 1 – Foam Roller
Chris demonstrates how to improve thoracic spine extension in a simple way using a foam roller....
September 29, 2016
Cat Cow Spinal Stretch
In this video, our physiotherapist Michael Butters demonstrates the cat cow stretch...
September 29, 2016
Thoracic Extension 2 – Foam Roller
Chris demonstrates how to further progress your thoracic extension flexibility over that foam roller...
September 29, 2016
NORTH’S FITNESS
We are very pleased to announce that we have opened up rooms at the gym at North Sydney Leagues Club...
May 10, 2016
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become fragile and brittle....
October 4, 2013
Tradies National Health Month
Tradies rely on their musculoskeletal health to do their jobs; and ignoring aches, pains and body st...
August 9, 2013
