Golf: More Dangerous Than You Think?
Golf: More Dangerous Than You Think Who knew? Golf, often seen as a leisurely pastime, can actually be pretty tough on your body. In fact, studies show that golfers are more likely to get injured than rugby players! Why is that? Well, it turns out that the repetitive motions and powerful swings involved in golf […]
Tennis Elbow: A Painful Reality for Many
Tennis Elbow: A Painful Reality for Many Tennis elbow, officially known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects many tennis players, but it’s not just limited to the court. Anyone who engages in repetitive wrist and forearm movements, such as golfers, carpenters, or even computer users, can be at risk. The Painful Reality […]
Tennis: More than just a sport
Tennis: More Than Just a Sport Tennis is a fantastic sport that offers numerous benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. From improving cardiovascular health to enhancing mental acuity, tennis can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. The Key Physical Benefits of Tennis Cardiovascular Health: Playing tennis regularly can help improve […]
Can Physiotherapy help heel pain?
Can Physiotherapy Help Heel Pain? A physiotherapist’s approach to managing plantar fasciopathy. In our previous blog post, we explored the causes and biomechanics of plantar fasciopathy, a common condition that can lead to heel pain. Now, let’s delve into how physiotherapy can play a vital role in managing and treating this condition. Physiotherapy for Plantar […]
What is Plantar Fasciopathy? Understanding Heel Pain
What is Plantar Fasciopathy? Understanding Heel Pain If the underside of your heel hurts most on the first few steps after getting up or after sitting, plantar fasciopathy is one possible explanation. It can also hurt after a long shift on your feet or when running. The pattern gives your clinician a clue, and an […]
FAQ’s about Shoulder Impingement:
If someone has told you that you have shoulder impingement, you might be wondering what is being pinched, whether you need a scan and what you can safely do in the meantime. Those are fair questions. The label can describe a familiar pattern of pain, but it only tells us part of the story. What […]
Sore shoulder when raising the arm?
You reach for a mug, pull a shirt over your head or grab the seatbelt and get a sharp pain in your shoulder. You try the same movement later and it feels different. That inconsistency can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to work out what you can keep doing. Why does my shoulder hurt […]
Stress & Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction for Better Health
As per our previous blogs we have made note of how ingrained stress has become in our lives. We have also noted the challenges that our typical environments place on us, resulting in more difficulty in managing stress. But it is important to understand it, how it affects you and what you find useful to […]
Stress in today’s lifestyle
Stress is incredibly common in our current lifestyles. We are constantly bouncing from deadline to deadline whether it is home, the workplace or even socially. It’s not something we see as avoidable in all instances and sometimes perhaps it can be useful. We are more connected than ever before, blurring the lines between professional and […]
A Guide For Managing Stress And General Wellbeing
Stress is fast becoming a major and silent contributor to poor health with links to various chronic health conditions as well as persistent pain problems. Far too often we see, as Physiotherapists, a patient with a painful condition that is layered with complexity due to a range of life stressors; some which cannot be controlled […]