Pelvic floor health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of women’s overall well-being. Many women experience issues related to their pelvic floor muscles, including incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse, which can significantly impact their quality of life. Fortunately, pelvic floor physiotherapy offers an effective and non-invasive solution to these common problems. In this…
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…
Achilles tendon disorders are common in athletic and non-athletic populations. Approximately 24% of competitive athletes will experience an Achilles tendon disorder during their lifetime (with 18% sustained during their sporting career). Among runners, the prevalence is much higher (40-50%) [1]. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) to the back of the heel (calcaneus)….
Shoulder pain is the 3rd most common musculoskeletal complaint seen in clinical practice, with 70% of patients still experiencing symptoms 6 weeks after their initial presentation, and 50% developing chronic symptoms (Ottenheijm et al 2011). There are a number of structures in the shoulder that can cause pain, and the most common causes of…
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…
In the clinic we have a number of clients that experience low level but irritating neck pain. This annoying pain can obviously be frustrating and tiring. Below are some top tips to get control of your long standing issue. 1 . You Sit for Long Periods of Time There is a book in the USA…
Before getting too far into the article, I would like to debunk some myths first. Unfortunately there are a lot of untrustworthy health professionals that create fear in their clients to generate revenue for themselves. Professionals will often dramatise the way a client’s spine looks, feels or functions to get them into a state of…
1 . Create a sustainable routine A year isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon so you need to prepare yourself for one. Routines have shown to be very useful to enhance performance by creating structure. Routines take away a lot day to day stress by having a clear and defined plan. For example, most elite…