Pelvic or back pain during pregnancy is common, affecting an estimated 80% of women according to Bastiaanssen et al, 2005. Back pain can occur at any time during pregnancy; however, it typically increases during the last trimester, often due to …
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term that refers to pain experienced at the front of the knee, involving the area where the kneecap (patella) articulates with the femur. It is one of the most common and challenging injuries …
Neck pain, also referred to as cervical pain, describes painful symptoms which derive from the upper region of the spine. It may be felt locally, at the source of the pain, or may radiate to other areas of the body …
A form of nerve compression; carpal tunnel describes a painful condition affecting the hand and the wrist. The carpal tunnel itself refers to a channel in the wrist; the sides and base are formed of bones, and the top is …
A high proportion of the general population will experience some sort of back pain at some point in their lives. Both specific and non-specific back pain are common complaints at the physiotherapy clinic, there are numerous different types and varying …
Personal trainers are popular right across the globe and there are many reasons for this. The benefits of using a personal trainer are prolific. Safe Exercise & Correct Form A professional personal trainer is an individual with specific training on …
Following months at home; unable to participate in our regular routines, working from home, not able to eat out, socialise, go to the gym and so forth; most of us are eager to experience a return to normality. Whilst a …
As we enter into the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, ProPhysiotherapy are now offering face to face appointments for any urgent or acute conditions, or for patients where video consultations have not provided enough benefit. If you are struggling, …
The spread of coronavirus has caused numerous changes to organisations across the UK and the rest of the world, resulting in widespread disruptions and a lack of access to many services. At ProPhysiotherapy however, we are well aware that aches …
We are living in very stressful times, living in the time of this Coronavirus outbreak. The situation seems out of our control and our new way of living – either during a lockdown or social distancing from loved ones – …
