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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 […]

Introduction 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 […]

What is it? What do I look for? What causes it? When do I see a physio? Do I see my doctor? For more information, see your local Lifecare practitioner.Click here to […]

The intervertebral spinal disc remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood structures in the human body. The vast majority of the population will at some stage experience some back […]

One of the easiest physical diagnosis to make is plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. But unfortunately treatment of this common problem is not nearly as easy. When I hear ‘when […]

The benefits of exercise on rotator cuff impingement A systematic review by Kuhn in 2009 found that exercise has statistically and clinically significant effects on pain reduction and improving function. […]

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 […]

Functional strength training improves knee stability following meniscectomy Exercise and knee osteoarthritis: benefit or hazard? Overall, exercise can lower the incidence of disability, pain and improve functional capacity in those […]

You may not be aware, but falls amongst seniors and the elderly population are a major problem in the community. In fact, it is so common that a third of […]

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). The labrum […]

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 […]

Flat feet is a commonly used term to describe someone’s foot type. However it is often incorrectly used to describe a foot that over-pronates or rolls in excessively. We will […]

What is it? Footballer’s groin usually refers to one of three conditions or a combination of them. The three conditions are: What do I look for? What causes it? When […]

The term ‘frozen shoulder’ was first introduced by Codman (1) in 1934. It is also commonly referred to as adhesive capsulitis. In general terms the condition means that a patient […]

Golfer’s elbow medial epicondylitis is a painful elbow condition occurring on the inside of the elbow around the bony structures. The muscles that extend the wrist backwards attach onto the […]

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 […]

Damage to the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh is one of the most common, and highly publicised injuries in sport. These injuries can be associated with dramatic […]

Hamstring injuries are one of if not the most common injuries in sport and normally occur during high intensity running or kicking activities. There is generally a sharp ‘catching’ or […]

What are the hamstrings? What you may feel: The grade and severity of the injury will determine what you feel: What should you do initially? You should perform the acronym: […]

Most people would agree that headaches are some of the worst pains you can have. Yet apart from using medications, the only solutions offered are usually a cup of tea […]