Acute ankle sprain?

Ankle sprains can be a common and long lasting problem if not dealt with quickly and appropriately. Lateral ankle sprains are much more common that medial ankle sprains and they are caused by what we call an inversion injury (turning the foot inwards). This puts a considerable amount of strain through the lateral ligaments and can lead to trauma […]

Salsa anyone?

Salsa dancers know only too well, that whilst this highly aerobic exercise may certainly be enjoyable and an excellent way to stay fit, it does not come without its fair share of injuries. These injuries are primarily due to “repetitive strain”, and the most common areas affected are the knees, ankles and feet, and even the elbow. […]

Low Back Pain?

Low Back Pain affects nearly everyone at some stage of active adult life, and is one of the most common conditions that we as physiotherapists treat. The majority of lower back injuries are caused by faulty posture or movements into flexion that can lead to problems with the discs. If you have developed low back pain for the […]

Do you suffer from Runners Knee?

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), sometimes also called “runner’s knee,” is one of the most common running injuries. It is normally associated with a dull pain felt around or underneath the kneecap. Aggravating activities can include squatting, running (especially down a slope), sitting for prolonged periods, and descending stairs. Typically people with this condition have a muscle imbalance involving the hip abductors and external rotators which impacts running biomechanics, resulting […]

Acute “wry neck” (torticollis)

This is a very painful condition and often presents when you wake up in the morning. The neck is almost stuck in a position, which is normally slightly off to one side. Patients normally cannot turn their head to one side and are unable to bring their head up to a central position. The muscles […]