Improving Flexibility in Dancers

Improving Flexibility in Dancers

By Rebecca Deluca, Physiotherapist Flexibility is something that all dancers spend a lot of time working on, particularly trying to get those flat splits, high kicks and perfect jetes. However, do you know if what you are doing is actually helping and making a long...
Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome

Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome

What is patella femoral pain syndrome? Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is pain around or behind the patella that is aggravated by activities loading the knee joint… sounds complicated right? Let’s take a step back and have a look at the anatomy of the knee joint....
Patella Tendinopathy

Patella Tendinopathy

Do you have pain presenting at the front of the knee that gradually worsens with activities like running, jumping and landing in sport? This pain could be the result of a Patella Tendinopathy, which occurs when the tendon at the front of the knee that attaches the...