October ’22 Newsletter
It’s time for a check up before the silly season is in full swing! Book your appointment & we’ll make sure you’re feeling tip top for the festive season.
INJURY BLOG: LUMBAR DISC PROLAPSE
Did you know that 4 out of 5 people will suffer from lower back pain during their lives? It is a common reason that our patients come to the clinic for physiotherapy treatment. As physios, we want to help to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Read on to find out what […]
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR RIB PAIN
If you’ve injured your ribs while playing a sport like rugby or football before, you’ll know that it can be both uncomfortable and unpleasant! It’s important to seek proper care to reduce your risk of complications. Read on to find out how physiotherapy could help with your recovery. Anatomy of the rib cage The rib […]
INJURY BLOG: SHOULDER DISLOCATION
There is no doubt that dislocating a joint is a painful experience. Whether from a nasty fall, a car accident, or during a game of rugby, the shoulder is easy to dislocate, as it is a very mobile joint. Recovery can take months and after you have done it once, you are more susceptible to […]
INJURY BLOG: SHIN SPLINTS
Today’s injury blog is about shin splints, or ‘medial tibial stress syndrome’. Shin splints are a common injury amongst new runners.
INJURY BLOG: THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME
Have you experienced numbness or weakness in the arm and hands that seem to run from your upper chest all the way down your arm? If you also have trouble lifting objects over your head, thoracic outlet syndrome could be to blame! Today’s blog explains thoracic outlet syndrome, the signs and symptoms, and how it […]
INJURY BLOG: LISFRANC INJURY
If you’ve ever dropped something heavy on your foot, it will not be a surprise to learn that each foot contains more than 7000 nerve endings. No wonder they are sensitive to pain. Ouch! Your feet have an important function: they support your body weight, provide shock absorption when you move, and help you to […]
ONERO CASE STUDY: GOING STRONG
Over the past two years, we have seen rapid growth in our ONERO exercise program for osteopaenia and osteoporosis.
INJURY BLOG: LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN
Are you an avid netball or basketball player? There’s a good chance you have had a lateral ankle sprain (or anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) sprain) at some point!
Injury blog: Tennis elbow
Have you been experiencing elbow pain, without an obvious cause as to why? You may be suffering from tennis elbow.