For most of us, the hours we spend sleeping are simply a time for rest and recovery. However, you might be surprised to learn that your sleeping position can have a significant impact on your body, particularly if you already have an injury. Here are some tips to help...
Tips to get your home exercises done
An essential component of physiotherapy treatment is your home exercise program. All physiotherapists know that patients who complete their exercises will have better outcomes from their treatment, however it can be difficult to find time to complete them. Here are a...
Is it a strain or a sprain?
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however they each have quite distinct meanings. The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to an injury in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to...
Balance and proprioception
If you've ever started a new hobby or activity and noticed your balance isn’t quite up to scratch, it can be quite a disturbing discovery. Balance is an important part of many activities and if it's not being challenged regularly, it's easy for it deteriorate without...
3 Common Running Injuries
Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress and increase your overall health. However, it’s not without potential drawbacks. While generally being a low-risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact...
Making the most of your Physio treatment
Seeing a physiotherapist is an important investment in your health and recovery from pain or injury. Here are a few tips to help get the best outcomes from your treatment sessions... 1. Know what your goals are and ask questions. If you are clear on what you hope to...
4 mistakes to avoid after a muscle tear
Our muscles obviously play an important role in the movement of our body. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to bend our elbow or straighten our leg. As our muscles are soft and designed for flexibility, they are also prone to injury and if you have ever torn a muscle,...
AC (Acromioclavicular) Joint Sprains
What is it? The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is a thick fibrous joint that connects the top of the shoulder blade to the outer end of the collarbone. The joint is required to be strong and supportive and is the primary way in which weight-bearing forces are...
What is Osteitis Pubis?
Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone. Osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury that can sometimes be triggered by a...
SLAP tears of the shoulder
The "socket" of the shoulder joint is surrounded by a ring of flexible connective tissue, known as a labrum. This labrum increases the stability of the shoulder while allowing the joint to stay flexible. The long head of the biceps tendon has an attachment directly...