Physio tips / 10.04.2015
Post-exercise recovery
Sore following vigorous exercise or playing sport? It is recommended that you do some light activity like a walk or swim when you experience muscle soreness.
Author: Inline Physio
Health information & research / 30.03.2015
Physiotherapy vs Surgery
For many patients, deciding to have surgery following an injury can be incredibly difficult. The thought of surgery can be daunting, yet ensuring the best outcome for their injury is also important. Here we take the time to weigh up a few of the factors that might influence this decision.
Health information & research / 19.03.2015
A focus on… Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder s a condition that affects the shoulder joint with no apparent cause. It is characterised by severe pain...
For someone suffering from pain, to be told “It’s all in your head” can be a frustrating experience. What many people don’t understand is that pain is a complex process and the mind plays a role in the perception of pain for everyone.
Health information & research / 02.03.2015
High ankle sprains
WHAT IS A HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN?
The ankle consists of three bones, the tibia, fibula and talus, all held together by thick fibrous ligaments. At the bottom of the leg they form a mortise or hinge joint with the foot. The bottom parts of the tibia and fibula join together and surround the talus in such a way that it is able to hinge forwards and back while providing stability and restricting the side-to-side movements.
Health information & research / 02.02.2015
Understanding Chronic Pain
Many people use the term Chronic to convey just how excruciating a pain is. However, what the term really means is simply that the pain has been there for longer than three months, even if it’s not very bad. The distinction is made after three months because most injuries to tissues, either muscle, bone or joint has had a chance to heal and resolve by this time.
Physio tips / 02.02.2015
Icing an injury
When icing an injury it is important to cool the injured area, not freeze it.
Place some ice or frozen food in a wet towel and apply to the area for 10 minutes.
Health information & research / 19.01.2015
The truth about sitting
The verdict is out and it’s not good news. Sitting for long periods of time is terrible for your health.
Health information & research / 19.01.2015
Growing pains
ARE GROWING PAINS A REAL THING?
The short answer is that yes, growing pains are real and usually harmless part of childhood. Though poorly understood, they are recognized as a common phenomenon occurring most often between the ages of 3 and 12. The pain is commonly felt in both legs, particularly at night with no clear cause of pain. As yet no one is able to explain why they happen but growing pains are thought to be a normal response of a growing body as it adapts to new heights, sizes, strengths and skills.
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