Physiotherapists do a lot more than just fix peoples aches and pains. Many people have been seeing a physio since childhood! But for those who have never seen a physiotherapist before they may not be sure what they actually do. Unsurprisingly this is one of the most common questions a physiotherapist gets. What is it
What is it? The hamstrings are a large group of muscles found at the back of the thigh. The primary role of these muscles is to bend the knee and collectively, these muscles are some of the strongest in the body. Even though these are very strong muscles they are prone to injury. They often
Have you wondered why a physiotherapist has treated a part of your body when a different part is causing you pain? You may wonder why and how it is actually helping. So what is going on, shouldn’t pain be treated where it is being felt? Sometimes pain can be felt at a different location to
What is it? The hip is a ball (the head of the femur) and socket (acetabulum) joint which usually moves freely without any friction. If there are any changes in the ball or the socket it can cause the surfaces to rub on each other and become irritated. This is known as Femoroacetabular impingement or
What is it? Almost everyone has twisted their ankle at some in their life; in fact, it is one of the most common reasons for people to visit an emergency department. A sprain occurs when the ankle twists, potentially on an uneven surface and causes damage to one of its supporting ligaments. The damage could
As soon as you hear the word arthritis it makes a patient shudder. Patients often think that as soon as they’re told they have arthritis that it’s a death sentence for their joints and they are ‘damaged’. Many people believe that if you have OA your pain will never improve and will only get worse
Our physiotherapists are trained in dry needling as a specific treatment modality. Dry needling is another form of soft tissue treatment that is a useful adjunct to your manual therapy. Dry Needling is a technique of inserting a single-use sterile fine filament needle into a muscular trigger point/knot to help with the release of tight
R – rest that part of the body I – put ice on itC – compression. Tape of bandage areaE – Elevation of any swollen area Hotteeze Heat Pads We stock “Hotteeze” Heat Pads in various shapes and sizes. We have one available to try – just ask a receptionist
With any shoulder condition, we need to get your shoulder and shoulder blade sitting in a good position before starting strengthening exercises. Start by gently pulling your shoulder backwards as if you are squeezing a pencil between your shoulders. Once you can hold this position, using a theraband we will continue to progress to strengthening.
Do you suffer from: Intermittent or persistent pain or tenderness in your jaw Pain around the ear Difficulty chewing, especially hard food Locking or clicking Jaw Difficulty opening or closing the mouth A grating sensation or unusual sound when opening your mouth or chewing Limited movement in your jaw You may be suffering from temporomandibular