Throwers Shoulder

I am a big fan of my cricket so I thought that we would talk about a common cricketer’s complaint known as “throwers shoulder”. This is not just limited to cricket though; it can be caused by throwing the ball for the dog, or in other overhead sports such as badminton or tennis. It is … Read more

How to use a Foam Roller

What is a Foam Roller?  The foam roller is made of hard celled foam rubber, and is available in different sizes and varying hardness.   They are now available in a variety of different models but the traditional foam roller is more economical and is ‘’tried and tested’’ Why use a Foam Roller? Using a foam … Read more

Hip Pain – What You Need To Know!

With Andy Murray returning from a hip injury, we thought it would make sense to discuss the main causes of hip pain and how physiotherapy can help. Hip Osteoarthritis Hip osteoarthritis is an inflammation of the joint, which leads to roughening and thinning of the cartilage covering the end of the bone, in this case … Read more

Low Back Pain- Do Not Fear!

Lower back pain is a very common health problem worldwide, and the most common cause for people to come and see us at Thorpes Physiotherapy. Statistically speaking, 90% of us will experience an episode of lower back pain during our lives, but that doesn’t mean we should fear it. Instead I suggest we try to … Read more