Understanding the Menstrual Cycle and Period Pain

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle and Period Pain

by | Jul 23, 2019

Period pain is a common problem, and when severe it can stop you from doing your usual activities. However, there are treatments available for painful periods. Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle involves a cyclical change in reproductive hormones and most women will...
Ankle Sprains – Do They Lead To Knee Pain?

Ankle Sprains – Do They Lead To Knee Pain?

by | Jun 21, 2019

By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist Ankle sprains can often lead to chronic knee pain such as patellofemoral (kneecap) pain, jumper’s knee, runner’s knee. Spraining your ankle can alter ankle joint mechanics and cause reduced ankle movement (particularly dorsiflexion...
Osgood Schlatter Disease

Osgood Schlatter Disease

by | May 12, 2019

What is Osgood Schlatter disease? Osgood Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing, active children and adolescents. It is due to inflammation of the shin bone growth plate where the knee cap (patella) tendon attaches. What causes it? Repetitive...
Bladder Leakage Post-Pregnancy

Bladder Leakage Post-Pregnancy

by | Apr 10, 2019

(By Amy Tinetti, Women’s Health Physiotherapist) So, you have just had a baby and may have noticed that you are having some bladder leaking and/or bowel problems. Firstly just know – you are not alone! Did you know that more than one-third of women develop...
Shin Splints

Shin Splints

by | Mar 10, 2019

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a term for pain on the front inside part of the lower leg. Shin splints involve inflamed muscle, tendons, and the thin layer of tissue that covers the bone. Shin splints happen over a period of time when...