Physiotherapy Guide To Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. This is caused when a bump, blow, or jolt exerts a force on your brain withinyour skull. This force can c ause a temporary injury to your brain. Symptoms vary greatly depending on which part of your brain has been affected. Concussion may cause physical, cognitive, and […]
Dry Needling for Low Back Pain
Myofascial trigger points are among the most common forms of low back pain. When activated, these tender and stiff “knots” of bundled spinal muscles can reduce your range of motion and cause referred pain—that is, pain that spreads—such as from your low back into one or more areas of the hip, groin, abdominal, gluteus muscles, […]
Why Exercise Matters
It’s important to keep moving no matter how old you are. Exercise keeps your body and your brain healthy. (always ask your physio for an exercise programme) How does it do that? And what’s the best way to work it into your life? It can help you live a longer, healthier life because it can: […]
Ways to Prevent Ankle Sprains
Although many times these sprains occur during athletics, ankle sprains can also occur during daily activities like walking across a lawn and going up or down stairs. The recovery time for majority of ankle sprains is 4-8 weeks, but tissue remodeling and nerve deficits can be detected for up to 1 year post-injury.1 Often, these […]
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. A sudden jolt or twist can overstretch and tear the supporting ligaments of the joint, causing pain and swelling. Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are forced beyond their normal range of motion. Most sprained ankles involve […]
What makes joint stiff (Why they hurt and how to treat them)
Potential causes of stiff joints and what to do about them Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. As you age, your cartilage –– the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones — begins to dry out and stiffen. Your […]
Health Benefits of Regular Muscle Strengthening Activities Highlighted in BJSM Systematic Review
The widespread health benefits of undertaking regular muscle strengthening activities have been highlighted in a paper published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). Written by a Japan-based team led by Haruki Momma, from the department of medicine and science in sports and exercise at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in Sendai, […]
The KEY to movement KNEE PAIN-FREE
KNEE PAIN: What you need to know about? Bottom line, you can spend all the time and money for treatment, but if you havent got this right- there will be no long -term improvement. FIX THE ROOT OF THE ISSUE How you can better protect your knees and avoid possible surgery… Bear with me and […]
FROZEN SHOULDER
Adhesive capsulitis, better known as frozen shoulder, is a condition of unknown cause. It affects 2-5% of the population, with certain risk factors, such as a previous shoulder injury or diabetes, increasing the likelihood of developing the condition. Fortunately, adhesive capsulitis will usually resolve itself. The timescale for this however, can be long, ranging from […]
THE BENEFITS OF DRY NEEDLING
More and more people are curious about dry needling for muscle pain and tension. It is an incredibly effective way to take away muscle knots, pain and tension. Dry needling can treat an enormous range of conditions, from muscular pain to carpal tunnel, to lateral epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis and much more. Also known as Intramuscular […]
