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Early diagnosis of hip dysplasia is crucial for effective management and to prevent long-term joint degeneration, such as osteoarthritis. Recognising the key factors that suggest hip dysplasia can help clinicians identify the condition in its early stages, especially in athletes and active individuals who may be at higher risk.   Here are the key factors… Continue reading Hip Dysplasia – Updated Evidence & Management Summary

Title : Tendinopathy   Tendinopathy is classified by localised pain, swelling, and impaired function within a specific tendon. It can be caused by overuse or develop due to degenerative changes in the tendon. The management of tendinopathy should focus on education, load management and exercise regardless of onset. Tendinopathy requires an active treatment approach, excessive… Continue reading Tendinopathy

Introduction Non-traumatic shoulder pain is a frequent complaint, often resulting from a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.   Common Causes of Non-Traumatic Shoulder Pain   1. Rotator Cuff Related shoulder pain/tendinopathy Description: This condition involves irritation, inflammation, or degeneration of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor). It is a… Continue reading Common Causes of Non-Traumatic Shoulder Pain and Conservative Management Strategies

 Muscle Recovery and Pain Relief Studies have shown that infrared sauna use can aid in muscle recovery and reduce soreness. One study found that infrared sauna sessions improved muscle soreness and function after exercise, likely due to increased blood flow and reduced inflammation Full Article    Improved Circulation and Cardiovascular Health Infrared sauna use has been… Continue reading Making sense of the latest health and wellbeing evidence in 5 easy points

Improved feelings of recovery 1. After strenuous exercise. people generally feel like they have less muscle soreness and recover better after cold-water immersion (CWI) than they do with a passive recovery. Full article   Mixed results on performance Recovery of athletic performance (for example running and jumping) is generally not improved after (CWI) Full article  Muscle… Continue reading Making sense of the latest health and wellbeing evidence in 5 easy points

Do you often find yourself rushing to the bathroom with little to no notice? Overactive bladder symptoms are prevalent amongst the female population, but their cause can be quite complex. It can often be a distressing and socially awkward condition. There are many reasons for this problem, which means that a good treatment strategy for… Continue reading Overactive bladders: “I HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOWWWW!!”

Sex and intimacy after birth can be different and even a bit of a daunting process. While there is no set amount of time to wait after giving birth to have sex, it is recommended to wait 6 weeks and until all your vaginal bleeding has stopped. Most general practitioner, midwifes and obstetricians will give… Continue reading Returning to sex and intimacy following birth

What is stress urinary incontinence? Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine with rapid increases in intra-abdominal pressure e.g., cough, laugh, sneeze, jump, skip, run etc. It may happen as soon as the action is performed or may only occur after repetitive actions for example, “I am okay for the first 3km, then… Continue reading Leaking when running

What is the pelvic floor? The Pelvic Floor is a complex web of muscle, connective tissue, and fibrous material. It sits on the outside and the inside of your pelvis and supports the 3 muscles of your pelvis – your bladder, uterus, and bowel. You have a deep layer and a superficial layer of your… Continue reading What is Pelvic Floor muscle training?

Compression garments, also known as maternity support garments or post-natal recovery garments can be used through the entire length of your pregnancy and in the initial post-natal period. They have specialised panelling and material to give you the support and stability where you need it most.   During pregnancy, compression garments can help with: Reduce… Continue reading Why do compression garments help me during my pregnancy and after birth?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Both heat and cold can cause discolouration of the skin when applied at extreme temperatures or for prolonged periods. Toasted skin syndrome (discolouration from prolonged exposure to heat) occurs when you apply heat for long periods at temperatures that are not high enough to burn the skin. Ice burn can create a similar… Continue reading When to use heat and when to use ice for back pain

Overactive Bladder: How to Solve “I need to go right NOW!”? The answer may be to train your bladder. Read on… What is an overactive bladder? Do you often get a sudden, difficult to deter, urgent sensation to pass urine, thinking thoughts such as “I have to go to the toilet right now!!” This can… Continue reading Overactive Bladder: How to Solve “I need to go right NOW!”?

PSA levels elevated? Had an MRI? Had a biopsy? And you have decided for a Radical Robotic Prostatectomy with your urologist.   These can be overwhelming times however I would like to reassure you there is a pathway in place, a roadmap if you will.   Most likely you will gain your continence back. Most… Continue reading Men’s Health – Radical Robotic Prostatectomy

To get the most out of our group fitness experience, we need to take the time and effort to look after our joints. In this article, physiotherapist Jackson Toigo explores the relationship between grip strength and shoulder function.   GRIP STRENGTH, THE ROTATOR CUFF, AND KETTLEBELLS How to use grip strength to increase rotator cuff… Continue reading SHOULDER INJURY PREVENTION

1. Pelvic floor muscle assessment – our Pelvic floor muscles are the muscles that form a sling at the bottom of our pelvis. They support important organs such as our bladder, uterus and bowel and also play a vital role in our control of continence. If you have had a vaginal birth, the pelvic floor… Continue reading Why is your 6-week post-natal check so important?