Hip
Anterior or Posterior Hip Replacement: Which Approach Is Better?
Key Takeaways Neither approach is better for everyone, and the right choice usually depends on your anatomy, your health, and the technique your surgeon uses most often. The anterior approach may allow less muscle disruption and quicker early mobility for some people, though it does not suit every hip or body type. The posterior approach…
See MoreRobotic Hip Replacement: How the Mako Robot Helps Rebuild Your Hip
Key Takeaways Robotic hip replacement pairs a CT scan, a tailored surgical plan and a surgeon-guided robotic arm to place your new hip with careful, individual alignment. The Mako robot never operates on its own; your orthopaedic surgeon leads every step while the system keeps the tools inside the planned boundaries. The procedure runs in…
See MoreDay Surgery Joint Replacement: Can You Go Home the Same Day?
Key Takeaways Same-day discharge after a joint replacement is possible for some carefully selected people, though staying a night or two is just as normal and often the sensible choice. Going home sooner is made possible by enhanced recovery protocols, modern anaesthesia, gentler surgical techniques, and getting you moving early. Suitability comes down to your…
See MoreRecovery After Joint Replacement: What the First 6 Weeks Are Really Like
Key Takeaways The first six weeks centre on settling pain and swelling, protecting your wound, and rebuilding gentle movement, with steady progress rather than a quick fix. Walking aids, pain relief as advised, icing and elevation, and a daily exercise plan are common parts of early recovery. Many people return to lighter everyday activities around…
See MorePreparing Your Home for Joint Replacement: Setting Up for a Smoother Recovery
Key Takeaways Setting up your home before surgery can make recovery after joint replacement safer, calmer, and less tiring, so your energy goes into healing. A ground-floor recovery zone with a supportive chair, clear walkways, and essentials within reach removes many everyday obstacles. Small changes in the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom, along with the right…
See MoreHow Much Does a Joint Replacement Cost in Australia?
Key Takeaways Your pathway, whether public Medicare, private health insurance, or self-funding, is the biggest factor in what you pay, with self-funded surgery often quoted around $20,000 to $35,000. Out-of-pocket costs on the medical fees for a privately insured patient often sit near $1,000 for a single joint, while appropriate hospital cover usually absorbs the…
See MoreHamstring Tendinosis Part 1: Diagnosis
Key Takeaways Hamstring tendinosis is a chronic overload problem of the hamstring tendon, also called proximal hamstring tendinopathy or hamstring tendonitis. It can cause pain when sitting, through compression on the tendon, and when climbing stairs or walking uphill, through stretch. Diagnosis relies mainly on a physiotherapy assessment, with MRI used when the picture is…
See MoreExperiencing Hip Pain When Sitting: What Should l Do?
Key Takeaways Hip pain when sitting is often linked to how long you stay still, not only to ageing or the chair you sit on. Arthritis often causes stiffness first thing in the morning that eases within about 30 minutes, while muscle stiffness builds with long periods of sitting. A supportive desk set-up helps, but…
See MoreSquatting With Knee Pain: Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It
Key Takeaways Many people with knee pain avoid squatting for years because they believe the knees should never pass the toes. The body adapts to the forces placed on it, so avoiding the squat entirely may leave the knee less able to cope. People with sore knees or osteoarthritis can often start by squatting a…
See MoreShoot from the Hip
One piece of the movement puzzle I see missing all the time is good hip extension. A lot of emphasis is placed on strengthening the posterior chain these days and for good reason. However the value of a strong posterior chain or powerful hip drive is lost if you dont have the range of…
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