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, …
Running a marathon is one of the ultimate challenges for runners, and it is both highly physically and mentally demanding. Runners spend months training and preparing for this test of endurance, and in some cases, this intense period of training …
There is no right time, moment or age to decide to get into shape and improve fitness levels and exercise self-care. Getting back into shape is beneficial at any time in our lives. Many of us lead busy and complex …
What Is Pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensation that occurs when specific nerves in the body known as nociceptors, detect tissue damage. They transmit this information to the brain via the spinal cord and in the brain, these signals are …
Tennis Elbow, medically termed as Lateral Epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain around the elbow. It occurs when the tendons of the elbow are overloaded, as a result of sporting activities and occupations involving the wrist and the arm. …
Regular exercise offers a wide range of benefits to all aspects of the body from physical to mental well-being. It helps to build strength and flexibility making us fitter and healthier, and it reduces the risk of a number of …
Tendinopathy is a general term used to describe painful conditions occurring in and around the tendons in response to overuse or wear and tear. Lower limb tendinopathy disorders are typically caused by repetitive strain. Soft tissue structures such as tendons …
Some people are scared to come to physiotherapy as they do not know what to expect – this is made even worse at the hospital, because we get people out of bed and moving! So, what will happen when you …
The menopause is a natural part of the ageing process where women stop menstruating and are no longer able to get pregnant naturally. This change typically occurs between the ages of 45 to 55 years old, when the body’s natural …