Author Archives: Geoff Brockenshire

Physiotherapy on Pitt is up and running!!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Geoff Brockenshire

We are happy to announce the opening of a second Sydney Sports and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy clinic at Suite 1, Level 5, 321 Pitt Street. This state of the art, newly refurbished clinic offers all the same high quality service that … Continue reading →

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Basic principles of how the rotator cuff works…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Geoff Brockenshire

The shoulder is a complex joint. It is made up of joints between the arm and shoulder blade, the collar bone and shoulder blade, the shoulder blade and the back and the collar bone and the sternum. It can, and … Continue reading →

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Good luck to everyone running at the Blackmores Running Festival

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Geoff Brockenshire

A few tips to keep you injury free…. – Warm up before the run. With the vast number of participants attending the event this year it may be a bit of a slow start. Make the most of that to … Continue reading →

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The posterior oblique sling.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Geoff Brockenshire

The posterior oblique sling is a stability system that is extremely important as we start to move. It is also of consideration when doing tasks that may involve sustained mildy rotated positions, e.g. desk-work whilst using the mouse a lot, … Continue reading →

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Core strength and strength training… Two principles that should not be separated.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Geoff Brockenshire

A common misconception is that core training is a part of your exercise regime that can be tacked onto the end of your session and be treated as a separate entity to your workout. It is very important to increase … Continue reading →

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How does physiotherapy help with the ‘health’ of your company?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Geoff Brockenshire

Maintaining and supporting a healthy employee population is vital for the growth and development of all companies. Corporate workers have got a considerable job ahead of them to stay pain free and function at their best. With longer hours becoming … Continue reading →

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What are muscle energy techniques?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Geoff Brockenshire

Muscle energy techniques or MET’s are manual skills initially developed by osteopaths to treat poor spinal and pelvic alignment. They have become quite popular recently due to their effectiveness in the treatment of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain and dysfunction. The … Continue reading →

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What is ‘corporate physiotherapy’?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Geoff Brockenshire

Corporate physiotherapy is a broad term used to describe physiotherapy services delivered to people who work in a corporate environment. It can be delivered in a variety of ways; through advice/education, ergonomic assessments and hands on treatment either at your … Continue reading →

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