Do you suffer from Vertigo Dizziness Unsteadiness Motion Sensitivity If so you might have a vestibular disorder. Common symptoms include: Mild dizziness or unsteadiness, to violent vertigo and falls. A sense of "spinning" with certain head movements or positions. Trouble reading, focusing or watching motion. Feeling unsettled in [...]
There are many common beliefs about low back pain which can be unhelpful. According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, this is what you need to-know: 1. PERSISTENT BACK PAIN IS SCARY, BUT RARELY DANGEROUS It's distressing and sometimes disabling, but its rarely life threatening and it's unlikely you'll end up in a wheel [...]
What are the hamstrings? The hamstrings are strong bands of tissue (tendons) at the back of the thighs that attach the large thigh muscle to the bone. The hamstrings are made up of 3 muscles (The biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus) that run along the back of your thigh, from your hip to just below [...]
What is Tennis Elbow? A pain that presents on the outside of the elbow, felt with gripping an object, opening jars and it can be very frustrating. Tennis elbow is a degenerative tendon (the part of the muscle that attaches to the bone) injury. So how does it happen? Acute Onset: This is when you [...]
WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY (SWT)? Sheila Barrett, Chartered Physiotherapist, explains that shockwave therapy is a revoluntary treatment for soft tissue injuries. It is a non-invasive, surgical procedure that uses mechanical shockwaves to treat chronic injuries. Shockwave therapy converts a chronic inflammatory condition into an acute inflammatory condition (pro-flammatory) and so the body’s own healing process [...]
What are orthotics? Orthotics, orthoses, shoe inserts, insoles……whatever name they are known by, are foot supports which fit in your shoes to help your feet move more efficiently. They are made of moulded pieces of rubber, leather, plastic, or other synthetic material that are inserted into a shoe. The aim of orthotics is to balance [...]
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or ‘shin splints’ as it’s commonly known, describes pain along the front of the lower shin that worsens with running/exercise. It is a common injury in runners or those involved in sports which require a lot of running. It is often caused due to overload in that area e.g. increasing [...]
Did you know that: Your diaphragm is a big muscle that sits like a parachute in your chest. Your pelvic floor muscle and your diaphragm are closely connected. When you breathe in your diaphragm will move downwards and so should your pelvic floor muscle. As you breathe out your diaphragm will move upwards and so [...]
Pilates and its Benefits Pilates benefits your body by building strength - not just in your core muscles but your whole body. It is a whole body workout, so you will find your whole body benefits. Your flexibility improves in both your muscles and joints. You will spend the whole Pilates lesson concentrating, therefore you [...]
What is a Total Knee Replacement? An orthopaedic procedure where the articular surfaces (end of the bone) of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) are replaced. A polyethylene piece is placed between the tibia and femur as a shock absorber. In about half of cases the patella (kneecap) is also replaced. Why get [...]
