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SLAP Tears -Labral Tears of the Shoulder
Posted on 30 January, 2022 / Written by admin
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 …
Read moreSurprising Reasons To See your Physio
Posted on 30 January, 2022 / Written by admin
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 …
Read moreTips For Helping Kids of Today Stay Active
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Research shows that many children today are struggling to meet their daily-recommended targets for physical activity. We know that inactivity is a risk factor for a multitude of chronic diseases and many of the habits that shape our adult lives are set in childhood. Physical activity is important for a growing body as movement and …
Read moreLumbar Disc Degeneration
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? The discs of the spine sit between the vertebral bodies and act as shock absorbers for the spine. In the lumbar spine the outer part of the disc is made up of thick fibrous rings called the annulus fibrosus and the inner part is a soft jelly like substance called the nucleus …
Read moreRotator Cuff Tears
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What Is It? The rotator cuff is a group of four small muscles that surround the shoulder joint. Their tendons attach to the humerus, close to the joint line and act as a cuff that provides support and control to the shoulder. They also play a primary role in creating rotational movements of the shoulder. …
Read moreWhen Will My Injury Heal?
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
When injury strikes, the first thing that most of us want to know is ‘how long will this take to heal?’ Unfortunately, the answer to this can be complicated and requires at least a little understanding of how the different tissues of the body heal. Each of the tissues of the body, including muscles, tendons, …
Read morePhysiotherapy Tips For A More Comfortable Sleep
Posted on 23 January, 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. When you consider that we spend approximately 40% of our lives in …
Read moreOsteoarthritis of the Hip
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that affects the cartilage of joints. Cartilage is a firm, flexible connective tissue that lines the surface of many joints and provides shock absorption and cushioning for the bony surfaces of those joints as they move. During the process of OA, cartilage gradually begins to …
Read moreThree Reasons To See Your Physiotherapist
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Most people associate physiotherapy with pain and injury management. While helping you recover from pain is our specialty, physiotherapists are also able to help with many more issues. Here are three things that you may not have thought to visit a physiotherapist for. Stiffness and Inflexibility Almost all of us have experienced pain and stiffness …
Read moreTennis Elbow
Posted on 23 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as Lateral Epicondylitis, is a common condition characterised by pain at the outside of the elbow with movements of the wrist and hand. The pain is usually localized to the tendon of a small muscle of the forearm just below the elbow called Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis …
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