Do knee braces cause muscle wasting? It’s often stated that knee braces can cause muscle wasting, if used for too long. However, there has been very little research into this. A study by Callaghan et al. (2016) assessed 108 patients using braces for osteoarthritis of the patella-femoral joint (knee cap). They found that the maximum […]

How many bones are there in the knee?   There are four major bones in the knee, including:   the femur the tibia the fibula the patella   But did you know about the fabella!  The fabella is a tiny bone that sits in the back of the knee in about 10-30% of humans.  It’s […]

What does a Morton’s Neuroma feel like?   Does it feel like there is a ball squashed up between your toes when there isn’t? A pebble under the ball of your foot? Tingling or numbness in the toes?  All these signs and symptoms may be linked to irritation of a nerve in your foot, officially […]

What is the pelvic floor? A deep layer of muscle which attaches from the pubic bone to the tailbone and forms a sling/hammock that provides support for the bladder and bowel. Imagine the pelvic floor as a muscular elastic trampoline that moves up and down in a dome like shape as we contract and relax […]

A good pillow is just as important as a comfortable bed for getting a good night’s sleep …. How do I choose a pillow? Choosing the right pillow is as individual as you. Things to consider when choosing a pillow are your size, shape and the position you sleep in. From here you want to find a pillow […]

What does PRICE stand for? The acronym PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has long been central to the acute management of soft-tissue injuries despite any significant high-quality evidence to support the different components or collaborative approach. Recent literatures have advocated the use of loading in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. Bleakley et al (2012) […]