B.Sc.,(1995) M.Chiro(1997) dip. Health Science (1992).
Petros has over 23 years’ experience as a practitioner having completed a Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Chiropractic and an associate diploma in health science (massage). He is also registered as an Osteopath.
Petros integrates various techniques when treating his patients. He has a strong rehab aspect in his clinic which has him prescribing exercises to prolong the effects of his treatment. He believes that rehabilitation and exercise should follow the return of normal movement patterns and not before.
Petros has a special interest in postural, structural and movement pattern assessment especially in performers and ametur runners. His assessment of movement and then correction through awareness, treatment and rehab allows the patient to achieve movement efficiency and their full potential.
Petros is a keen supporter of musical theatre, professional and ametur dance and is a commited long distance runner, cyclist and swimmer.
Hip and Lower back pain (LBP)
Case study: Hip and Lower back pain (LBP)
Presentation: Female 32 years of age presented with acute onset R hip pain and chronic but now acute LBP
History: intermittent runner since the age of 18 with episodes of LBP and not bad but some ongoing R hip pain. The patient is now 4 months into training for a half marathon in 3 months.
Lower Back Pain case
A 42 year old female presented to the clinic with acute low back pain (LBP) and right leg radiculopathy. She has noticed the LBP for 6 months now, initially sporadic but now more constant.
She bent over to pick up a pen off the ground 3 days ago and felt her back seize and a sharp stabbing pain referred down her right leg.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics refers to the relationship of the body to its environment. Essentially it is the study of methods used for the preservation of health and efficiency at work and activities of daily living. People who work in ergonomically designed environments and have correct posture
- tire less quickly
- are less stressed by poor environmental conditions
- are less likely to get injuries
- feel better
- work more effectively
Poor posture may lead to
- back pain
- neck pain
- headache
- arm pain
- repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- eye strain
A trained practitioner will be able to analyse through history taking,
Shoulder injuries
Shoulder injuries
Injuries to the shoulder (gleno humeral) occur frequently as a result of direct acute injury or chronic overuse injury. The dysfunction in the shoulder however, becomes established via poor muscle balance and incorrect posture. This is usually reinforced or caused by poor ergonomics (refer to ergonomics section) and incorrect training methods.
Standing desks
Sitting for long term has caused much of the morbidity associated with back pain.
Injury prevention strategy
- Get assessed by a trained practitioner for any biomechanical dysfunction or malalignment that predisposes you to injury
- Fitness program incorporating
- Strength (core and general)
- Flexibility ( not too much )
- Aerobic fitness
3. Diet
- Include protein
- Include carbohydrates
- Include fruit and vegetables
- Some supplements where needed fish oil (1500mg/day),
