Game, Set, Match: How to Play Tennis Safely and Stay Injury-Free This Summer

As Wimbledon swings into full gear, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of world-class tennis. The grace, power, and endurance on display are not only entertaining—they’re inspiring. And for many of us, it’s the perfect motivation to grab a racket and head to the court ourselves. Tennis is a fantastic full-body workout. It … Read more

Understanding Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports-related injuries we see in physiotherapy. Despite how frequently they occur, many people don’t fully understand what a sprain is or how to prevent one. What Is an Ankle Sprain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which is a type of soft tissue that helps … Read more

Top Tips to Ease Plantar Fasciitis

What is plantar fasciits?Plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy is a painful condition of the sole of the foot often characterised by pain on the middle underside of your heel. The plantar fascia consists of thick and strong interwoven bands of collagen which run from the heel bone to the front of the foot, helping to support … Read more

A Pain In The Heel!

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

Stay Strong Avoid Ankle Sprains

The ankle joint has three bones that are precisely shaped to interlock and give stability. Strong bands of connective tissue called ligaments reinforce the joint and help hold the bones together. These ligaments prevent too much movement of the joint. A sudden movement or twist, often when the foot rolls in, can overstretch the supporting … Read more

Heel Pain

Stand Firm – Don’t Let Heel Pain Stop You Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. A diagnosis of plantar fasciitis means you have inflamed the tough, fibrous band of tissue (fascia) connecting your heel bone to the base of your toes. The classic sign … Read more

Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains, particularly ligament sprains are one of the most commonly treated injuries and are extremely common in sports that involve rapid changes in direction such as netball, football and football.  An ankle sprain can result in a swollen and bruised ankle after an incident during sport, work or everyday activities.  It may be a … Read more

Podiatry for Athletes

Biomechanical Gait AnalysisSports injury, acute or chronic, can easily develop from poor biomechanics of the foot.  Biomechanics is a broad area within Podiatry, which involves a detailed evaluation and analysis of how the joints of the limb and foot function in relation to each other.  This requires sophisticated equipment and training to best understand human … Read more