Many of us associate ageing with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as...
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Health information & research / 03.03.2016
A focus on… Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow is defined as chronic degeneration of the tendon on the inside of the elbow, usually due to overuse....
Health information & research, Physio tips / 29.01.2016
Strains Vs Sprains
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however they each actually have quite distinct...
Health information & research / 29.01.2016
A focus on… Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are extremely common, however, this doesn’t make them easy to cope with when they happen to you. If...
Orthopaedic surgery is any surgery performed primarily on the musculoskeletal system of the body. Common orthopaedic surgeries you may have heard of are joint replacements and reconstructions.
Health information & research / 04.01.2016
A focus on… Metatarsalgia
Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to...
Ankle fractures are surprisingly common injuries, both in athletes and the general population. Being able to quickly identify the signs and symptoms of a fracture is extremely important in ensuring quick and effective medical management.
Health information & research / 03.12.2015
A focus on… Osteitis Pubis
Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to...
Tennis elbow refers to pain in the muscular area at the outer portion of the elbow that develops from sudden...
It is a well-accepted fact that smoking is bad for our health, however the effects of smoking are often far more complex than we realise. Healthcare professionals often suggest ceasing smoking prior to surgery or following an injury as it can significantly impact how long our body takes to heal.
Vertigo, the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo.
The thoracic outlet is a small opening between the neck and shoulder that allows a variety of nerves and blood...
Ankylosing Spondylitis, a type of inflammatory arthritis, causes inflammation and pain in the spinal column as well as other joints...
Health information & research, Physio tips / 28.08.2015
Understanding Arthritis
Most people experience joint pain at some point in their lives, and many will assume that their joint pain is arthritis-related, especially as they get older. But what is arthritis? How do medical professionals determine if the condition of “joint pain” is truly arthritis? You may be surprised to learn that there are multiple types of arthritis with different symptoms, causes and treatments. Below we describe four of the most common types.
This ligament is injured in athletes more often than other populations, however injury to the ligament may occur in other...
Health information & research, Physio tips / 27.07.2015
Tips for Travelling!
Travel has almost become a necessity of modern life. Many people travel for work, and most of us travel for pleasure at least once per year. Unfortunately, the hours of sitting involved in travel often also result in a stiff lower back, neck pain, and headaches.
Health information & research, Physio tips / 29.06.2015
Exercise Cheat Sheet
Technology has changed our lives dramatically, and while it has made many difficult tasks much easier, it’s also made it much easier to be lazy. Here we identify a few key moments where you can sneak some exercise into your daily routine.
For many of us, a typical day can involve hours of sitting in front of a desk. When you have a seemingly never-ending list of tasks to complete, your long-term health can be the last thing on your mind. However, we know that prolonged sitting, especially in a poorly set-up workspace can have a huge impact on your body in the long term. Below are some tips that can help you set up your workstation properly...