How to heal a hamstring strain fast? The first step in healing a hamstring is to know the diagnosis. The location and grading of the injury will guide how long it will take to heal, but equally importantly will dictate the appropriate rehab. Strengthening will be a key part of the rehabilitation process but it […]
Shoulder Impingement – Causes, Symptoms & Management
What is Shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement is a condition in which structures in the shoulder are compressed between your upper arm bone (humerus) and a part of your shoulder blade (acromion). The Shoulder requires stabilization from a variety of muscles to help the shoulder blade maintain optimal movement. If there are tight structures from something as […]
Wrist Pain
The wrist is a complex joint involving the articulation between 8 small carpal bones, the 2 bones of the forearm (ulna and radius) and your 5 key hand bones (metacarpals). The wrist has multiple ligaments to aid stability around each of these boney articulations. The complex nature of these articulations is what enables us to […]
Make the most of Marathon Training
If you are thinking of doing a marathon here are ten things to keep in mind in order to make your training and competition the best it can be….. 1) Variety is the spice of life Vary your training, include slow runs, fast runs, interval sessions and incline (hill) training. Mix up your routes, and […]
Running Assessments
How can a physiotherapist help you before a running event? Running can be a really effective and really enjoyable way to exercise. Of course we have the benefits of staying fit and feeling good, however there can be downsides to running, the most obvious being injury. We understand from surveys that consistently more than half […]