The decision to have a hip replacement is a large one. While hip replacements are quite common, they are definitely not an easy decision to make. So here’s a bit more…
In recent years the phrase ” activation exercises” has been thrown around to help with muscles that aren’t “firing” properly when people exercise or are in pain . This observation…
As previously discussed part of the pathology of shin splints relates to a bone stress response, where the remodelling or rebuilding of bone is outweighed by stress placed upon…
Neck pain and neck stiffness, a very common condition. It is thought that neck pain rivals low back pain in the number of people it affects . Levels of pain…
The aim of this blog is to briefly discuss the role of injection based therapies in musculoskeletal disorders and identify when they may be of benefit. Injection therapy, specifically steroid…
Battle ropes are probably more associated with either the world of crossfit or functional training. However this form of fitness training has significant implications in maintaining fitness in lower limb…
We often hear about children complaining of growing pains, but what are they really? Growing pains are quite common for children and teenagers, especially those who are quite active. During…
When thinking about reaction time we probably associate it with sprinters reacting to the gun at the start of a race or football players quickly evading a tackle or getting…
There is a certain irony in this blog in that i am the least flexible or diligent stretcher ! My intentions are there but my actions certainly are not. Stretching…
Returning to the gym or exercise after a period away often results in a in generalised ache and discomfort in the muscle groups used. This phenomena is often referred to…
With corona virus restrictions slowly easing, it seems we may get to participate in some sports this year! This is great for everyone, but mainly for us physio’s as everyone…
“The most wonderful things about Tiggerz is Tiggerz are wonderful things. Their heads are made of rubber their tails are made of springs” 5 reasons to introduce skipping into your…
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common muscle injuries seen in sport that involves some form of maximal speed running. As such there has been a lot of interest…
How many times have we seen a football player or sprinter pulling up suddenly grasping the back of their leg and pulling up ? Are hamstring tears serious injuries ?…
Before we start these are the 5 things you need to know: Very common condition affecting most individuals at some time in their life. May be a normal part of…
The human foot is a very complex and intricate structure that has to perform many different functions often in extremely short spaces of time. When we stand it is our…
In our last 2 posts in this series we looked at; The mechanisms of injury, early stage treatment and surgery. The importance of pre hab and the first 5-6 weeks…