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Plantar Fasciopathy
Posted on 29 June, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band on the underside of the foot that helps to support the arches and deep muscles of the foot. Often over time, if any stress that is put upon the plantar fascia becomes too much and it can begins to degenerate, causing pain when the …
Read morePhysio Tips For Comfortable Sleep
Posted on 29 June, 2022 / Written by admin
For most of us, the hours we spend sleeping are simply a time for rest and recovery. However, you might be surprised to learn that your sleeping position can have a significant impact on your body, particularly if you already have an injury. Here are some tips from your physiotherapist to help to stay pain …
Read moreProprioception and Balance
Posted on 30 May, 2022 / Written by admin
If you’ve ever started a new hobby and noticed your balance isn’t quite up to scratch, it can be quite a disturbing discovery. Balance is an important part of many activities and if your balance is not being challenged regularly, it’s easy for it deteriorate without you noticing. What is balance? Keeping your balance refers …
Read moreStrains vs. Sprains
Posted on 29 May, 2022 / Written by admin
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however, they each have quite distinct meanings. The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to a tear in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to a tear in ligament fibres. Here we briefly describe what that means and …
Read moreCommon Running Injuries
Posted on 28 April, 2022 / Written by admin
Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress and increase your overall health, however, it’s not without its drawbacks. While being a low-risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact activity, most running injuries develop slowly and can be difficult to treat. Here …
Read moreThree Things Your Physio Wants You To Know
Posted on 28 April, 2022 / Written by admin
Every profession has a unique perspective of life that can only be achieved from years of experience. Here are three things that working as a physiotherapist has taught us. 1. Problems that seem to arise for “no reason” are usually a result of disuse or lack of movement. It’s common to want to know why …
Read moreThe Four Biggest Mistakes You Can Make After A Muscle Tear
Posted on 27 March, 2022 / Written by admin
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 …
Read moreAC Joint Sprains
Posted on 27 March, 2022 / Written by admin
(Separated Joints) WHAT IS IT? The AC (acromio-clavicular) joint is a thick fibrous joint that connects the top of the shoulder blade to the outer end of the collarbone. The joint is required to be strong and supportive and is the primary way in which weight-bearing forces are transferred from the upper limb to the …
Read moreYour Body After A Chest Infection
Posted on 24 March, 2022 / Written by admin
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 …
Read moreOsteitis Pubis
Posted on 24 March, 2022 / Written by admin
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 …
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