Balance and Falls Prevention
You might notice your balance has changed when you turn quickly, step off a kerb or walk on uneven ground. Sometimes the first change is that you start avoiding those situations. A balance assessment can help work out which tasks feel less steady and where to start practising. What happens at a balance assessment? We’ll […]
Healing Time Frames: When We Have An Issue In The Tissue
Our bodies do a fantastic job at healing injured tissue. This timeline of healing does depend on the severity of the injury, and the type of tissue injured. Having an understanding of this timeline is extremely helpful in predicting overall recovery time and setting realistic expectations. We are often impatient when it comes to returning […]
Ergonomics and Exercises for Office Workers
In the digital age, the prevalence of desk jobs has become the norm, and with it comes a set of challenges for our musculoskeletal health. Folks that have prolonged hours of sitting are almost like the endurance athletes of the office; being stationary can lead to aches, pains, and discomfort. Although being at either our […]
Strategies for Improving Knee Osteoarthritis
So, you have had some knee pain for a while and you think you may have knee OA. Maybe you have even had that diagnosed? Don’t despair! Here at RHP Physiotherapy, we have the people, equipment and a “toolbox” full of strategies to help you feel better and keep moving. See our Knee Physiotherapy and […]
Understanding Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that can cause pain and stiffness in your knee joint. For help planning what to do next, see strategies for managing knee osteoarthritis or our Knee Physiotherapy page. Imagine your knee joint as a smooth, gliding door. The cartilage acts like the slippery, yet compressive lining, keeping everything […]
Strength training for Plantar Fascia pain
At least one in 10 people will experience plantar fascia (foot) pain in their lifetime, and although it is relatively common, there are many misconceptions around how best to manage this pain. Those suffering will experience intense, but quite localised pain through the arch of the foot and around the bottom of the heel bone. […]
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterised by low bone density and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and a higher risk of fractures. It commonly affects older individuals, especially postmenopausal women, but can also occur in men and younger individuals with certain risk factors. Read more about physiotherapy at RHP and what […]
Is ice still nice for acute injuries?
Since the 1970’s we have been following the suggestion of Dr Gabe Mirkin, a physician who had the initial idea of using ice on acute injuries as a way of controlling inflammation. This sounds good in theory – the less inflammation, the faster the body will recover and heal right? This idea grew into the […]
ACL Injury Rehabilitation
ACL Rehabilitation: Stages, Goals and Return to Sport An ACL injury can interrupt sport for a long time, but rehabilitation is much more structured than simply waiting for the knee to heal. Whether your ACL injury is managed with reconstruction or through a non-surgical pathway, rehabilitation aims to progressively restore the physical qualities the knee […]
The long term outcomes from ACL injury
Long-Term ACL Injury Outcomes: Sport, Arthritis and Life After Injury When someone tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the first questions usually revolve around the immediate injury. Will I need surgery? How long will rehabilitation take? When can I run again? Will I return to football or netball? These are all important questions. But there […]