Articles & Tips
Lumbar Discs - Why are they important?
Why don't people do their physio exercises? Part 1 - Is it your Physio’s fault?
Some patients will say that “I don’t like exercise” or “exercise is hard, just give me a pill I can take instead”. Surely it is far easier to take a pill for a problem and this surely would increase compliance. After all it takes seconds to take a pill every morning right? Then you find out that 70% of all patients who are prescribed medications do not take their medications as their doctor prescribed.
Core stability
The core stability muscles are the main muscles that are responsible for providing support and balance when performing physical activities. These muscles include the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, lumbar extensors, internal and external obliques, and multifidi.
Headaches and Physio
Rotator Cuff injuries and Physiotherapy
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome and Physio
Running Injuries and how to treat them.
There is no single cause of running injuries, but there are several risk factors that can contribute to their development. Poor form, incorrect footwear, and overtraining are just a few of the things that can increase your risk of sustaining an injury while running…
BPPV - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
BPPV, or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, is a condition that affects the inner ear and can cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Though it is not a life-threatening condition, it can be debilitating for those who suffer from it…
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain around the kneecap area…
Love your curves - The truth about scoliosis
There is a lot of stigma around scoliosis. People see it as a life limiting condition. They have to protect their back, avoid heavy lifting and give up contact sports. Patients will come in and say:
“Look at how curved my back is; that’s not right!”