Do you have a painful shoulder? Shoulder pain is very common. It can be disabling and has the capacity to impact on quality of life. Often people with shoulder pain do not experience any major episode that leads directly to their pain. An experienced physiotherapist could be your best option in getting to the bottom […]
Tendon Injuries
Tendon injuries are extremely common and chances are that most people will experience one at some point in their life. They can be confusing and scary, especially when they are recurrent or not improving. We see many patients who are worried about their ultrasound findings which may say they have degenerative areas within their tendon. […]
Pilates
What kind of workout is Pilates? Pilates is a great form of exercise for all levels of fitness. Whether you are completely new to the game, or a seasoned campaigner, there is always a challenge in the pilates studio. The fundamentals of pilates are based around stabilising the spine and pelvis, allowing the breath to […]
Herniated Discs
What is a Herniated Disc? A disc herniation, also referred to as disc bulge or disc protrusion, is found on imaging in people with and without lower back pain (LBP). It refers to the migration of the central ‘jelly-like’ fluid from the centre of the disc, to the extremity. The disc herniation may then compress […]
The symptoms, causes and prevention techniques of knee pain.
What are the symptoms? Pain around the knee Occasionally swelling, clicking, giving way or locking What are the causes of knee pain? Trauma – if you have twisted, landed awkwardly or impacted the knee. Gradual onset as a result of poor moving habits or a sudden change in training loads. How to avoid/prevent […]
Physiotherapy
What does a Physiotherapist do? Physiotherapists work in a lot of different environments and what they do is quite varied. However, a Physiotherapist basically assesses and diagnoses movement-related problems and injuries and works with patients to reduce their pain and/or improve the way their body moves. In a private physiotherapy clinic, this often relates to […]