Tennis Elbow?! - But I don't even play tennis!
Tennis elbow is a common elbow condition we see, but most people that get it don't even play tennis! Find out more about what this condition is, and how we treat it at Asquith Health.
Read More →Alex is an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and Chiropractor who consults at Glenorie. He is one of only two people in Australia that are dual qualified as both a titled Physiotherapist and Chiropractor, and has over 13 years clinical experience. He also consults at our Your Health Sport and Spine and Dural clinics.
Alex has a special interest in managing complex spinal injuries and getting athletes to return to performing their best after sports injuries. He has a wealth of experience working in sports at all levels, from amateur to Olympic level athletes. He has been involved as a physiotherapist for Hockey NSW, Hockey Australia, NSW Institute of Sport, Redfield Old Boys Rugby Union club, and helping managing powerlifters to compete and succeed at the Commonwealth and World Championships.
Alex takes a caring and practical approach to managing your injuries, where he starts with understanding how it impacts your everyday activities. He then develops an individualised treatment plan with you, which can include any hands-on techniques, exercises, gym programs, or specialised training. This helps people get back to what's important to them, whether that's getting out of pain, being able to pick up the grandkids, or playing sports on the weekend.
On weekends, you'll often see Alex cruising around on some of Sydney's best mountain bike trails.
Alex spends the rest of his time taking care of his three energetic kids. This requires him to be an Uber driver, taking them to school, soccer games, and dance classes.
One of Alex's specialties is creating the perfect smoked brisket, which melts off the bone and is full of smokey flavour!
Tennis elbow is a common elbow condition we see, but most people that get it don't even play tennis! Find out more about what this condition is, and how we treat it at Asquith Health.
Read More →Calcific Tendinopathy is one of the more unusual conditions we see, and occurs when chalk like substances start developing into crystals within the tendons of the body. Any tendon can be affected, but the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder are one of the most common sites. If this ever has to be removed surgically, it comes out like toothpaste!
Read More →Bursitis is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing discomfort and limiting their range of motion. In this blog post, we will explore what bursitis is, its causes, common affected areas, diagnostic scans used for testing, and various treatment options available.
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