Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation for Low Back Pain: A quick guide
Q1: What is radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFA)? A: RFA uses heat delivered through a needle to interrupt pain signals from the facet joints in your spine, providing relief for months…
Acute ankle sprains, what you need to know [2022].
If you have just sprained your ankle there are a few key steps to ensure you get the management absolutely right for the best result. We have a look at…
Are single leg exercises better for strength training in runners ?
Strength training for runners. There is a good argument that runners who add strength training to their programs will improve their running performance and reduce the risk of running related…
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy and how to treat it effectively
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy, another pain in the bum Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is another true pain on the bum. It can also be a tricky customer to diagnose and a…
Getting the most from the rowing erg
The rowing ergometer is a great piece of equipment to improve your strength and fitness. There are a few pieces of cardio equipment that offer as good a whole body workout…
ACL tears and surgery, what should you do ?
Do I need surgery after an ACL rupture ? Is ACL surgery for you ? This is a bit of a hot potato topic at the moment with some very…
Balance is the Sixth Sense.
We are often told that balance is the key to life, as such balance exercises may be the key to successful injury rehabilitation. Balance, or proprioception, is often referred to…
Is it safe to bend your low back when lifting?
The key messages for lifting and the lower back are: Before we get into some of the nitty gritty of lifting technique and the lower back I thought it best…
Jumping into plyometrics, how to get the spring back in your game ,[2021]
What are plyometrics or plyometric training ? In the simplest definition, plyometrics refers to jump training. A key component of many sports, such as basketball, soccer, and tennis, plyometric…
How to successfully treat shin splints part 2: Stronger tibias’ are happier tibias’, [2021]
Strengthening the tibia to treat shin splints. As previously discussed part of the pathology of shin splints relates to a bone stress response, where the remodelling or rebuilding of bone…
How to successfully treat shin splints
What are shin splints and why do i get them ? Watch here as we discuss the relative factors about: Anatomy of the shin region. Why we get shin splints.…
Tackling neck pain using the core muscles of the neck. [2022]
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 ITB syndrome solution
Are you a runner or cyclist that gets a pain at the outside of the just above the knee ? Are you foam rolling religiously with no long term benefits…
A simple guide to Injection therapy for soft tissue injuries.
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…
Fun with battle ropes…more than just a fitness fad
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…
Growing pains, growth plates and top tips on how to manage them
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…
How quick are your reflexes? Reaction time, why it matters and how to make it faster
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…