Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder

by | Nov 15, 2020

What is Overactive Bladder? Overactive bladder (OAB) is a continence condition where a person experiences increased urgency to urinate. Some describe it as a sudden desperate urge to empty their bladder. These people may also go to the toilet several times a day or...
Does My Ankle Need An X-Ray?

Does My Ankle Need An X-Ray?

by | Nov 11, 2020

Ankle sprains are extremely common accounting for approximately 25% of all sports-related injuries.   Whilst the majority of ankle sprains result in soft tissue damage, a portion of more severe sprains can cause bone fractures. As Physiotherapists, we can order...
Ankle sprains want PEACE not RICE

Ankle sprains want PEACE not RICE

by | Nov 9, 2020

What has RICE got to do with ankles?   Ankle sprains are extremely common, accounting for approximately 25% of all sports-related injuries. For years, the acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has ruled supreme as the key to early management and has...
No Exercise Equipment? No Problem!

No Exercise Equipment? No Problem!

by | Nov 4, 2020

Don’t have any equipment at home and looking for some exercise ideas to stay active? No problem – we’ve got some creative options for you!   Here are some beginner to advanced* moves you can try in the comfort of your own home. You will need:1x sturdy chair...
Mastitis

Mastitis

by | Oct 12, 2020

What is Mastitis?   There are two types of mastitis, inflammatory mastitis and infective mastitis.   Normally inflammatory mastitis occurs first and then it can develop into infective. It occurs when breastmilk isn’t moving freely through the breast and the...