by Courtney Lethridge | Jan 27, 2022
by Courtney Letheridge – Physiotherapist Shoulder pain and/or weakness is a common issue we see at Wisdom Physiotherapy. It’s common for shoulders to become weak or painful, but may not lose significant range of motion. This may be for a number of reasons,...
by Courtney Lethridge | Jan 11, 2022
By Courtney Lethridge, Physiotherapist What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, where the cartilage (the shock-absorber of the joint) protecting bones breaks down over time, exposing the ends of the bones causing pain, stiffness and...
by Wisdom Physio | Oct 12, 2021
You may already be aware that as we age, our bone health changes, which can lead to osteoporosis, a condition characterised by bone loss and fragility. Osteoporosis is often known as the silent disease, because usually people won’t have symptoms until they experience...
by Wisdom Physio | Oct 5, 2021
Knee ACL injuries Of all sporting injuries, a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is probably the most notorious. The injury may be preceded by a hard tackle, but is more likely to occur following a routine jump for a catch, or a change of...
by Jane Leslie | Sep 17, 2021
What’s the best way to manage my arthritis? The first question to ask is: “Which form of arthritis do I have?” If you are battling along in silence with joint symptoms and not quite sure of the diagnosis, be sure to consult your GP or Physiotherapist. There are...