PHYSIOTHERAPY BLOG

With the beautiful spring weather just around the corner, it is a popular time to start running or ramping up that fitness regime. Common goals

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints of musculoskeletal pain. Everyone is likely to have known someone or has experienced lower back

Hip pain is a common issue we see here in the clinic. Patients can complain of a ‘pinching’ when doing things like squats, getting in

With the current COVID-19 Restrictions implemented on and around the border, it can be a very trying time for the majority of us. Where we

Following on from Sarah’s video last week discussing Chronic Pain, I thought it would be a perfect time to talk about the link between Physical

Have you ever woken up with an inexplicably stiff and painful neck that will only turn to one side? You might have been suffering from

Generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) sometimes referred to as hypermobility syndrome refers to increased or excessive joint movement and is typically seen in multiple joints. The

The most common injury to occur at your thumb is called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. A bit of a mouthful! A tenosynovitis is an inflammation of

Over the next few months, many of us will be spending more time at home. For each of us, this will mean something different; however,

The calf muscle, or the calf complex is a series of three muscles that work to provide propulsion when we perform any activity with our

Wow, what a start to the year… COVID-19 has certainly caused a lot of disruption over the past few months to everyone’s life in one-way

Pain is one of the most complicated processes in the human body. You may have experienced this if you’ve ever seen a physiotherapist for pain

As everyone is acutely aware, the recent development of the COVID-19 virus has taken our world on a rapid roller coaster ride in preparation for

Rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff pain are common complaints in a physiotherapy practice. There are a number of reasons why a patient may have

Patellofemoral pain is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap (patella). The pain is usually

Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress, and increase your overall wellbeing. However, it’s not without its drawbacks. While being a

Sever’s disease is a common condition that is also referred to as calcaneal apophysitis. It is an inflammatory condition that causes pain around the heel.

One of the common clinical presentations we see in people who have recently undergone a total knee replacement is a limp on the affected leg. 

Osteoporosis is a widespread condition characterised by low bone mass or density. It is primarily a metabolic disorder related to age and general health with a

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition affecting the joint capsule of the shoulder. It is characterised by inflammation of the capsule,

It’s heating up!   In what is shaping up to be a very hot summer indeed, one of the key things to consider when undertaking

What is it? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot and heel affecting both athletes and members of the general public. The plantar

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis is a common condition that affects a large amount of the population, particularly those of working age. It comes as