Does any of this sound familiar? "I wake up stiff every morning — it takes 10 to 15 minutes just to get going." "Going down stairs is the worst part of my day." "If I rest too much I seize up, but if I do too much I pay for it." "I've bounced between clinics and still don't feel heard." "I just want someone to give me a clear plan — not another generic sheet of exercises." If you're nodding, this post is for you. Whether you're managing knee osteoarthritis or working through a knee injury,...

By Emma — The Hip and Knee Physio, Camberwell Melbourne Does any of this sound familiar? You have pain on the side of your hip that you cannot explain — no fall, no obvious injury Your pain is worse after walking, exercise, or a busy day on your feet Sleeping on your side wakes you during the night Crossing your legs or climbing stairs aggravates it It eases once you get moving — but the next day, you pay for it If you are searching for answers about hip pain not getting better in Melbourne,...

By Emma Glynn - The Hip & Knee Physio Quick take: Pain on the outside of the hip  is often blamed on “bursitis.” In many active adults, especially walkers and runners, the gluteus medius/minimus tendon  is a major driver (gluteal tendinopathy). Getting the label roughly right matters because the first steps  can differ. This article is general information only and not a substitute for personalised assessment. What do we mean by bursitis vs. gluteal tendinopathy? why-does-lateral-hip-pain-hurt...