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ACHILLES TENDINOSIS

Achilles tendon, foot, pain, inflamation, physiotherapy, calcaneal tendon

ACHILLES TENDONITIS

Painful inflammation about the Achilles or Calcaneal tendon.

ACROMIO-CLAVICULAR (A-C) JOINT INJURY

The acromio-clavicular (A-C) joint is found at the junction of the collar bone (clavicle) and point of the shoulder (acromion). It is held together by a series of strong ligaments which attach the bones and require a large force to disrupt and damage the joint.

ACUTE DISC INJURY

Acute low back pain is a very common complaint; with approximately 80% of people experiencing it within their lifetime, most often those between the ages of 35 and 55 years old.

ADOLESCENT KNEE PAIN

Knee pain, leg pain, adolescents, physiotherapy,

ANKLE IMPINGEMENT

This is a common condition in footballers The player will often present to the trainer or Physiotherapist with pain across the front of the ankle, with no apparent recent injury such as the more common "rolling" the ankle.

ANKLE INJURIES

Ligament injuries, Inversion injuries,

ANKLE JOINT LIGAMENT SPRAINS

Ligament injuries of the ankle are the most common of all sporting injuries. Every sprain causes damage to the stabilising tissues of the joint with bleeding, swelling and tenderness. The damage to the ligament can be partial or total. Sometimes a small portion of bone is torn away at the point of ligamentous attachment, whilst the ligament itself remains intact.

ANKLE SPRAIN

ankle injury, ankle sprain, rolled ankle, foot pain, physiotherapy, podiatry

ANTERIOR (TIBIAL) COMPARTMENT SYNDROME

The anterior (tibial) compartment syndrome, also called anterior or lateral shin splints, usually occurs when a runner changes from a flatfooted to a toe-running style, begins interval training on a track or hill, or runs in a shoe with a sole that is too flexible.

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ; Knee Injury; Reconstruction

BACK PAIN EXCERCISE OR REST

Back pain, lumbar spine, physiotherapy, sports medicine, spinal pain, excercise, rest

BACK TIPS FOR SHOPPER

Your spinal cord relays thousands of messages a second and it is your backbone and muscles which protect this delicate and very important human 'super highway'. The two key areas are awareness and prevention.

BEATING BACK PAIN

Back Pain, Lumbar pain, back injury, spinal stability, core strength, physiotherapy, sports medicine

BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the inner ear in the adult population.

CAN RED WINE CAUSE A HEADACHE AND CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP

Headache, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy, Red wine

CARPAL TUNNEL

CARPAL TUNNEL, WRIST BONES, FLEXOR RETINACULUM

CARTILAGE DAMAGE OF THE KNEE

A torn cartilage/meniscus is a very common knee injury. It can happen while playing sport, at work and also while doing household activities.

CERVICAL HEADACHES

headache,neck pain,physiotherapy,cervical

CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES

Headache, neck pain, Physiotherapy, cervicogenic, doctor

COMMON OVERUSE INJURIES IN 'WEEKEND WARRIORS'

Is a “Fun Run” any Fun?
Pain and overuse injuries following the City to Surf Fun Run raises the inevitable question – is it worth it? Is the foot ...back ....calf...knee pain that comes from training really any fun? The answer is obviously no, but the health benefits of training far outweigh the negatives.

CUBOID SYNDROME

The mid foot region is a complex structure comprising of the small tarsal bones and numerous supporting ligaments and tendons. One of these joints which commonly becomes problematic is the cuboid and its other articulations.

DE QUERVAINS TENOSYNOVITIS

DE QUERVAINS TENOSYNOVITIS, TENDON, THUMB

DO DISCS HEAL?

The intervertebral spinal disc remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood structures in the human body.

DO HEEL SPURS HEAL?

Heel, pain, spurs, foot, physiotherapy, plantar fascia,

DOES A PAINFUL SHOULDER REQUIRE SURGERY?

Painful Shoulder, Surgery, exercise, shoulder, Shoulder Paiin

ERGONOMICS AND SITTING AT A DESK

One of the biggest Health Issues we face today is the amount we sit at desks and use computers. Not only does it affect Adults, but increasingly Kids are having problems as a result of poor sitting habits.

EXERCISE FOR KNEE PAIN

Exercise for Knee Pain, Post op Menisectomy, Exercise and Osteoarthritis, Knee pain

EYE INJURY

Eye Injury

FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT

The hip joint is formed by the head of the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum of the pelvis (a concave dome shaped area in the pelvic bone)

FINGERS NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN

Strains of our finger joints are often very poorly managed and commonly not treated at all.This can lead to chronic pain, and a joint that remains swollen and painful for months after what seemed like a relatively minor injury.

FOOTBALLERS GROIN

Groin, hip, pain. physiotherapy, football, lower limb

FROZEN SHOULDER

shoulder injury ,shoulder pain,

GOLFERS ELBOW MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS

GROIN INJURIES

Groin injuries frequently occur in sports involving twisting and turning. There are a number of muscles and tendons in the groin area as well as other structures, which can cause groin injuries. Hence, all groin pain is not the same and not treated the same.

HAMSTRING INJURIES

Hamstring; Hammies; Semi-membranousis, Semi-tendinosis, Biceps Femoris

HEADACHES

HEADACHE, NECK PAIN, CERVICAL PAIN, PHYSIOTHERAPY,MASSAGE,

HEADACHES AND NECK PAIN

HEADACHES, NECK PAIN, CERVICAL INJURIES, PHYSIOTHERAPY, MASSAGE

HEADACHES CAN BE A PAIN IN THE NECK

HEADACHE, NECK PAIN,CERVICAL INJURY, PHYSIOTHERAPY SPORTS MEDICINE MASSAGE

HEADACHES: RESEARCH INTO TREATMNET

Research into the effectiveness of treatmnet of cervicogenic headaces. Evidence Based Management of cervicogenic headaches

HIP IMPINGEMENT

Hip, Impingement, Femoroacetabular impingement.

HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS

hip, pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, groin, physiotherapy, walking

HIP PAIN IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN

Hip Pain, groin Pain, Physiotherapy, Perthes disease, children, adolescents

HOW CAN A DIETITIAN HELP YOU

A dietitian is able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your diet and can be useful.

HYDROTHERAPY FOR HIPS AND KNEES

Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Hydrotherapy treatmnet, Physiotherapy Treatment, Aquatic Physiotherapy

I THINK I HAVE DONE MY KNEE

Knee

ILIOTIBIAL BAND FRICTION SYNDROME

The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick strip of fibrous tissue that passes down the outside of the thigh and attaches just below the outside of the knee.

ILLIOTIBIAL BAND (ITB) FRICTION SYNDROME

Leg pain, hip pain, knee pain, gluteal pain, itb, physiotherapy

IS DRIVING A PAIN IN THE NECK?

Physio, physiotherapy, neck pain, driving, back pain

KEEPING PEOPLE ON THEIR FEET

Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Doctor, Physiotherapy, Physio, Physiotherapist, Feet, Foot, Pain, Orthotics.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Knee pain, knee injury, arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint degeneration, physiotherapy

LIFTING AND LOW BACK PAIN

Low back pain is an extremely common complaint in our society today with up to 80% of the population suffering some form of lower back pain in their lifetime.

LOW BACK PAIN

Back Pain, Back injury, Lumbar injury , Low Back, spinal Pain, Physiotherapy, sports Medicine, Massage

LOW BACK PAIN AND PREGNANCY

Low back Pain, Pregnancy, Lumbar spine, back injury, spinal pain, physiotherapy, Sports Medicine. massage

LUMBAR DISC PATHOLOGY

Lumbar spine, low backpain, disc pathology, disc bulge, disc herniation, spinal pain, physiotherapy sports medicine,

MEDIAL CO-LATERAL LIGAMENT STRAINS

The stability of a joint is increased by the presence of a joint capsule made up of connective tissue, thickened at points of stress to form ligaments. The ends of the ligaments attach to bone.

MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS

ELBOW PAIN, ARM PAIN, OVERUSE INJURY PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS MEDICINE

MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME

SHIN PAIN, LEG PAIN, COMPARTMENT SYNDROME, STRESS FRACTURE, OVERUSE INJURY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS MEDICINE

MENISCAL TEAR

KNEE PAIN, CARTLIAGE TEAR, MENISCUS, PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS MEDICINE

MUSCLE TENDON INJURIES

Muscle tendon injuries in sport, particularly contact sports are extremely common. So how do we manage these injuries more effectively to ensure a smooth transition back to competition? Firstly it is important to be aware that not all injuries are the same and consequently treatment varies.

OSGOOD-SCHLATTERS

Pain at the attachment of the quadriceps tendon to the tibia can often be due to the condition known as Osgood-Schlatters Disease. This condition is most often noticed during a growth spurt early in the second decade of life.

OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis is a condition which affects bone strength and increases the sufferer’s risk of sustaining a fracture (broken bone)

PATELLA TENDINOSIS

Knee pain, leg pain, patellar tendon, inflamation, overuse injuries, physiotherapy

PATELLA TENDONITIS

Knee pain, leg pain, knee cap, inflamation, overuse injury, physiotherapy, sports medicine

PATELLO-FEMORAL SYNDROME

Patello-Femoral Syndrome, Knee Pain, Movie Goers knee, Knees cracking, Pain with stairs

PATELLOFEMORAL DYSFUNCTION

Knee pain, patella, kneecap, physiotherapy, sports medicine

PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN

Knee pain, leg pain, patella, overuse, biomechanics, physiotherapy

PIRIFORMIS CONDITIONS

The piriformis muscle is a deep gluteal muscle of the buttock region, and is narrow and pear shaped. The sciatic nerve can pass above, below or through this muscle.

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

foot pain, heel pain, plantar fascia, sports injury, inflamation, physiotherapy, podiatry

PREGNANCY CAN BE A PAIN IN THE BACK

PREGNANCY, PAIN, BACK Pain, Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor

QUADRICEPS CONTUSION (CORKED THIGH)

QUADRICEPS CONTUSION; CORKED THIGH; Cork; Corkie

RECURRENT HAMSTRING PROBLEMS

hamstring, injury, pain, leg, physiotherapy, muscle weakness, imbalance

SACROILIAC JOINT PAIN

Sacroilliac joint injury, Back Pain, Lumbar sacral pain, hip pain, physiotherapy, sports medicine

SCHEURMANN'S DISEASE

SCHEUERMANNS DISEASE, THORACIC PAIN, BACKPAIN, ADOLESCENT, BONE GROWTH, PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS MEDICINE

SEVERS DISEASE

Heelpain, footpain, achilles tendon, inflamation,adolescent, growing pains,orthotics, physiotherapy, podiatry

SHIN SPLINTS

SHIN PAIN, LEG PAIN, STRESS FRACTURE, TIBIAL STRESS, COMPARTMENT SYNDROME, PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS INJURY

SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT, SHOULDER JOINT, HUMERUS, SCAPULA

SHOULDER PAIN

SHOULDER PAIN, SHOULDER DISCOMFORT

SINDING-LARSEN-JOHANSSON DISEASE

KNEE PAIN, PATELLA TENDON, GROWTH PLATES, GROWING PAIN, PHYSIOTHERAPY,SPORTS MEDICINE

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

Soft Tissue Injuries; RICER; RICE;

SPONDYLOLYSIS AND SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

Back Pain, Fast Bowlers Back

STUDYING A PAIN IN THE NECK

Neck Pain, Physiotherapy, Headaches, Studying, Cervical spine

SWIMMERS SHOULDER

SWIMMERS SHOULDER, SHOULDER DYSFUNCTION

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION

jaw pain, Physiotherapy, TMJ, headache, head pain

TENNIS ELBOW

ELBOW PAIN, ARM PAIN, EPICONDYLITIS, OVERUSE INJURY, TENNIS, PHYSIOTHERAPY, SPORTS MEDICINE

THORACIC OUTLET SUNDROME

Thoracic, Pain, Mid Back, neck pain, arm pain neural pain, Posture, physiotherapy

TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS

Hip. groin, pain, Trochanter, bursitis, inflamation, physiotherapy

WHAT TO DO IF INJURY OCCURS !

RICER Helps Injuries recover Quicker, less painfully, and better in the long term.

WHIPLASH

whiplash, Physiotherapy, Neck Pain, headaches, Car accident

WHY DO JOINTS CLICK?

Back pain, neck pain, manipulation,

WRY NECK

Wry Neck, Neck pain.