Fractures range from minor cracks in a bone to severe breaks that can displace the bone and pierce the skin. Physiotherapy can promote healing and recovery, and the earlier it’s introduced after immobilisation, the better. Physiotherapy starts in the hospital …
Calf pain when running is a relatively common complaint, and even more so if there is a history of trauma to that area. However, sometimes it can occur where there is no known prior injury or damage. In many cases, …
What Is Arthritis? The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that protects the bones around the joints begins to wear away. This protective cartilage functions as a cushion to protect …
When thinking about the typical types of injuries associated with running, what springs to mind for many of us are the knees and lower limbs. However, injuries to the upper body are surprisingly common and can be just as detrimental …
The 2023 London Marathon will take place on 23rd April, approximately 50,000 runners will follow the traditional course from Greenwich to The Mall and with thousands of spectators lining the street to cheer them on, this is truly an event like no …
Strains and sprains are common types of sports injuries that affect the muscles and the ligaments of the body, and they typically occur as a result of a fall or other type of impact such as a collision. Strain or …
The shoulder joint, also referred to as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball and socket joint and one of the largest in the body. It is responsible for an enormous range of motion in the upper extremity, enabling movement in …
The joints in our bodies are where two or more bones meet; they are surrounded by connective tissue and allow us to move. Sometimes our joints make a noise, and they may make creaking, clicking, popping or cracking noises. It …
What Is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to a painful and sometimes debilitating set of symptoms generally experienced through the lower back, buttocks and into the leg. It is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve has …
Sports physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physiotherapy that aims to treat injuries and issues that have occurred as a result of practising sport or exercise. It is a rehabilitative therapy that not only aims to accelerate the healing process, …