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Runners: ITB Syndrome and the “Stiff” Pelvis
January 30, 2012
Useful tips to choosing your running shoes
January 17, 2012
It is common knowledge that excessive and long distance running can cause problems with the low back, hip, knees and feet. So how can we protect ourselves from these ailments? In addition to other factors such as regular stretches and effective warm ups and cool downs, a good pair of running shoes... Read more »
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 »
Rotator Cuff – The Shoulder Stabilisers
October 17, 2011
When therapist and medical professionals talk about shoulder stability, they tend to stress the importance of proper rotator cuff function. What exactly is a rotator cuff? What is its role in shoulder stability? What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is a layman term given to a group of 4 muscles... 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 »
Suction Power – The Glenoid Labrum
October 6, 2011
The shoulder is a quite a unique joint in comparison to the rest of the joints in the human body. For example, what holds it up? Let’s take a deeper look. Deep beneath the skin and muscles, things turn out to be quite surprising. The Shoulder Joint shoulder_jointclick for... Read more »
