With the start of another year many of you may have made the New Year’s resolution of getting moving and exercising more. If you have that’s fantastic! That’s the first step. The second is to know how to go about it safely and without getting injured. That’s where we come in. In this article I’m…
Headaches are an incredibly common issue that impacts a huge proportion of the general population. It is estimated that 15-20 percent of headaches are cervicogenic headache (CGH) and epidemiological research suggests much higher prevalence in those with neck pain. Possible sources of pain are spinal structures from C1 to C3 spinal nerves including: Upper cervical…
Knee Surgery is a last resort intervention that can often be avoided,or at least delayed, with the right advice and the right management. Surgical procedures are under gone for a huge variety of conditions, management plans should be individual to your circumstances however there are a few key pieces of advice that may help you….
Ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries on the sporting field. We see and treat a significant amount of them in the clinic. Taping and bracing are practical methods to prevent future ankle injuries. We receive a lot of questions surrounding taping and bracing, most notably: What is the difference between ankle bracing…
1: Increase your Exercise Intensity So you may be doing some exercise at home to prepare for your sports season but how intense is it? Are you adding sprints, jumps and changes of directions that your sport requires? You have a great opportunity before the season starts to really increase your exercise capacity so that…
We as physiotherapists understand neck pain. It is annoying, it is nagging and it can be very frustrating to deal with.Neck pain can be multifactorial, meaning it can be affected by a number of factors. Neck pain may be caused by decreased flexibility, neck muscle weakness and poor work postures (to name a few). Fortunately…
1: You have poor shoulder flexibility Do you struggle reaching towards your cupboards? Do you have difficulty reaching behind your back? Do you have shoulder symptoms when trying to comb your hair?If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have limited shoulder range of motion (also known as flexibility). Our shoulder joint…
1: You lose “Match Fitness“ So what is match fitness exactly? It essentially means the type of fitness that relates to your chosen sport. For example, a rugby player and a golf player would use very different energy systems. After a season, your body has adapted to the stress you placed upon it throughout the…