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Most of the population will experience low back pain at some point in the lifespan. Fortunately with correct management an acute bout of low back pain will resolve within a few weeks. What triggers it? Your lumbar spine is made up of 5 very strong vertebrae separated by a strong soft tissue called discs. The […]
What causes tendon pain? Tendon pain is generally caused by direct impact or repetitive motion. Your tendons are designed to withstand high loads, when the load becomes too much your tendons will hurt. A high load can happen in two ways: High force in a short amount of time (Usually when landing or falling awkwardly) […]
Running Physio Find a physio that understands running! Running is an excellent way to keep fit and healthy. It helps clear your mind and keep body weight at down. Unfortunately it often can come hand in hand with injuries which can really slow you down and lead to frustrations, both physically and mentally. The body […]
Plantar Fasciitis is a type of heel pain that can occur with an impact injury or build up over time. The plantar fascia is long ligament or arch under the foot. This pain can happen to anyone and commonly affects runners. Why do I have it? When the plantar fascia’s ability to tolerate impact […]
Core strength & anti-extension exercises: Why are they important? Anti-extension exercises resist your lower back from getting into a hyperextended position or ‘lumbar lordosis’. A hyperextended lumbar spine is a position that can hurt you especially if you are in that position when lifting heavy or heavy-ish weights. Anti-extension exercises hence can be helpful for […]
The Lis-Franc injury is defined as a bony or ligamentous injury involving the midfoot and forefoot. It is named after a French surgeon and gynaecologist who described the injury in 1815 during the Napoleonic war. Many soldiers fell from their horses having there foot caught in stirrups. The fall resulted in an injury to the […]
Achilles Tendonitis or Achilles Tendinopathy refer to pain / inflammation in the Achilles area. It is commonly an overuse injury seen in sports or jobs requiring repetitive action such as jogging or labouring. What causes Achilles tendon pain? Tendons are what connects the muscle to the bone. They are most made up of collagen fibres […]
When the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is torn, it does not repair itself unlike many other injuries. However, it is possible to recover and play sport without an ACL through specific exercises. The ACL is one of the main structures stabilizing the knee. It is a robust piece of tissue, however many patients still tear […]
With the New Year there were doubtless resolutions to KICK START that new lifestyle with a diet and exercise routine with a “sound run or two and a few push-ups”. As we drag the Dunlop Volleys from the cupboard, there are a few important considerations for the experienced and less experienced runners. With any […]
With the recent explosion in popularity of Pilates exercise programs, terms such as core stability have begun to pass into common language. The uninitiated may be aware that this has something to do with the abdominal muscles, but for Physiotherapists the growing awareness of core stability has revolutionized the way they look at back pain. […]