ANKLE SPRAINS
Ankle sprains are extremely common, however, this doesn’t make them easy to cope with when they happen to you. If you’ve ever spent two weeks hobbling around on crutches after an unfortunate twist, you’ll understand just how painful and difficult they can be. What are they? Ankle sprains refer to a tear to the ligament […]
FOCUS ON SHIN SPLINTS
What is it? Shin splints, are a painful condition of the lower leg, also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, it is an overuse injury that causes pain along the inside of the tibia or shin bone. It is a common condition in runners, hikers and soldiers who march long distances. What are the symptoms? […]
PREGNANCY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY
Pregnancy brings with it many changes including physical, physiological and hormonal. As your baby and body grow, there are shifts to your centre of gravity, weight and even your joints become more flexible. All of these changes can bring with them new aches and pains along with many questions about how to protect your changing […]
CYCLING TIPS FROM YOUR PHYSIO
There are many reasons to choose biking as a sport. Commuting to work can help you conveniently find time for exercise, save money on transport costs and is a great way to exercise if you suffer from shoulder pain, hip or knee arthritis. Unfortunately, biking injuries are common, but in many cases, preventable. Here are […]
Your Body After A Chest Infection
A chest infection can leave you feeling terrible, and it’s not always just your chest and throat that are affected. There are many secondary symptoms that come with persistent coughs and sneezes, here are a few that your physiotherapist can help with. PELVIC FLOOR WEAKNESS Prolonged coughing can put additional pressure through your abdomen and […]
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?
This post was inspired by any chats that I have had with many patients and people I have come across in gyms, sports fields and offices. Often when seeing someone in pain, I like to talk to them about it. Upon discussing things with these people, I am sometimes shocked to hear them then explain […]
SLAP TEARS – LABRAL TEARS OF THE SHOULDER
The shoulder joint is surrounded by a ring of flexible connective tissue, known as a labrum. This labrum increases the stability of the shoulder while allowing the joint to stay flexible. The biceps muscle has an attachment directly into the labrum and this is often a point where injuries occur. A tear of the labrum […]
SURPRISING REASONS TO SEE YOUR PHYSIO
A visit to the physio is often at the front of your mind when you tear a muscle or wake up with a stiff neck, however, there are many other conditions that you might be surprised to hear physiotherapists can help with. Here are a few that you may not be aware of. Respiratory Problems […]
OSTEITIS PUBIS
What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone. Osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury that can sometimes be triggered by a specific event. It is characterized by pain deep […]
THE FOUR BIGGEST MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE AFTER A MUSCLE TEAR
Our muscles play an important role in the movement of our body. Without our muscles, we wouldn’t be able to bend our elbow or straighten our leg. As our muscles are soft and designed for flexibility, they are also prone to injury and if you have ever had a muscle tear, you know that they […]