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Runners: ITB Syndrome and the “Stiff” Pelvis
January 30, 2012
Recurrent Hamsting injuries?
January 6, 2012
Footballers and sprinters- you must be wondering what your doing wrong? What is causing you to have recurrent problems with your hamstring? Now as with any injury, you should always consult your GP and or physiotherapist before commencing any new exercise… So a big mistake when rehabilitating... Read more »
What is the difference regular injuries and sports injuries?
December 15, 2011
“I have some shoulder pain and was wondering what is the difference between a regular injury and sports injury? Do I see a regular physiotherapist or a sports physiotherapist?” - Joel Hi Joel, The terminology used by physiotherapists can ben confusing sometimes. Body parts other than the... Read more »
Another source for shoulder pain: Could it be the AC joint?
October 13, 2011
Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder and impingement are all very common and well known conditions that may produce dysfunction at the shoulder. Less common but still potentially problematic and therefore another important consideration when determining the source of shoulder pain is the Acromion clavicular... Read more »
Gym Users – Are you OVER-working the PECS?
September 26, 2011
If your gym workout is giving you neck and shoulder pains, you could be over-training your chest muscles. The key is a balanced training program that focuses on several muscle groups to prevent muscle imbalance developing and the consequent dysfunction The effects of over developing one muscle group... Read more »
Osteoarthiritis: Hip and Habits
September 19, 2011
The previous article touched upon hip Oa and muscles which may be weak and strong allowing for more specific rehabilitation. In addition to muscle imbalance, are there particular postures that a person adopts that aggravates the disease process? OA can affect all joints and where a lot has been said... Read more »
Heal your Achilles Heel
September 17, 2011
Most cases of achilles pain that we see at our clinics have reached the tendinosis stage. In simple terms this stage is where the cells are degenerated and not repairing properly. This is different to Achilles tendinitis where inflammation is the primary process. There are many factors to consider for... Read more »
