Following recent cruciate knee injuries to Marcus Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United, we thought that we would discuss the anatomy and how physiotherapy can help in such cases. Cruciate ligament injuries are common in contact and non-contact sports which involving sudden changes in direction such as football, rugby, netball and basketball. Anatomy and … Read more
Below is a very common question that we get asked all the time:- “Is it ok to exercise when my back is hurting? ” I get the frustration, and I also know that the thought of doing any movement at all when you’re going through some kind of pain might feel a little scary… You … Read more
Take a hike Getting some fresh air with a nice daytime hike is a great way to spend quality time with your significant other while getting in some good exercise. Getting outdoors is known to boost your mood as well as energy. If you’re looking for a weekend-long way to celebrate turn your hike … Read more
There can be many different reasons for bones to fracture, for example osteoporosis characterised by a low impact fracture with no obvious damage to skin or tissues. Or a high energy impact fracture which would be characterised by an open trauma wound, with the crack to the bone travelling either the length or width of … Read more
A very common question we get asked is do I use ice or heat for pain? Well the question depends on the injury and here is a simple way to work out which you need: When to Ice – acute injuries such as a sprained ankle or a new muscle strain. If a joint or … Read more
Today we are focusing on one of our most commonly seen injuries – Achilles pain. Achilles pain or tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the Achilles tendon that joins your heel bone to your calf muscles. It is a relatively common soft tissue injury that can affect both athletes and non-athletes. Many … Read more
There are many different reasons for stiff and painful joints. One of the two most common causes are rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. From a Nutritional Therapy perspective these conditions can be managed through diet (weight loss to take the pressure off joints) or by focusing on inflammatory and anti-inflammatory foods.Supplements may also be prescribed. Your dietBy … Read more
Reach – This is a little more variable to measure as everybody has different levels of flexibility and strength, not to mention the type of bike you are using. The main points that you need to remember when adjusting the handle bar position are:• Straight back and slightly forward tilted pelvis (so your bottom sticks … Read more
With Wimbledon now in full flow we thought this would be a good opportunity to give some top tips in preventing / treating tennis elbow! Tennis elbow is the common name for an injury to the muscles and tendons on the outside of the elbow that is a result of over use and strain. To … Read more
The Kinesio Taping Method is a rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. … Read more
