What is BPPV?

What is BPPV?

by | Nov 18, 2023

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common vestibular disorder. Many people suffer from it without realising that it can be treatable. BPPV occurs when small calcium crystals, known as otoconia, become dislodged from their usual location within the...
Buttocks Pain and Piriformis Syndrome

Buttocks Pain and Piriformis Syndrome

by | Jul 12, 2023

What is Piriformis? Experiencing buttock pain? It could be linked to the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttocks and extending from the sacrum (tail bone) to the hip. This muscle, present on both sides, has the sciatic nerve passing through it in around 90% of...
Vertigo Treatment

Vertigo Treatment

by | Jul 2, 2023

Is your world spinning? Vertigo is a sensation of spinning dizziness, as though the room is spinning in circles around the person. It is a symptom and can be caused by various conditions involving the brain or inner ear. Alongside headaches, dizziness and vertigo is...
How to improve your balance and prevent falls

How to improve your balance and prevent falls

by | Jun 22, 2023

“I have got terrible balance; I nearly fell the other day!” So many people say this. As we age our balance deteriorates over time, but thankfully it can be improved. Balance is a critical component of physical function and is vital for maintaining independence as we...
Plantar Fasciosis

Plantar Fasciosis

by | Jun 16, 2023

Plantar Fasciosis (previously called plantar fasciitis) is a common problem in the foot. It causes pain underneath the foot, usually starting at the heel and can travel towards the toes. It’s worse first thing in the morning, with prolonged walking or after sitting...
DOMS | Why am I sore after exercise?

DOMS | Why am I sore after exercise?

by | May 20, 2023

Understanding DOMS: DOMS, often experienced the day after exercising, is a common occurrence among fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike. It’s that achy, tender feeling in your muscles that can make even the simplest movements feel challenging. But what exactly...