Tennis elbow refers to pain in the muscular area at the outer portion of the elbow that develops from sudden...
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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.
Physio tips / 02.10.2015
How’s Your Balance?
How's your balance?
The thoracic outlet is a small opening between the neck and shoulder that allows a variety of nerves and blood...
Physio tips / 28.08.2015
10 Reasons to Keep Moving
10 Reasons to Keep Moving
Ankylosing Spondylitis, a type of inflammatory arthritis, causes inflammation and pain in the spinal column as well as other joints...
This ligament is injured in athletes more often than other populations, however injury to the ligament may occur in other...
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.
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.