Knee Pain? You Don’t Have To Live With It!

Knee Pain? You Don’t Have To Live With It!

Most of us don’t realise how much we rely on our knees until something goes wrong with them. Usually, simple tasks, like crouching down, walking downstairs and jumping can become unachievable when we are suffering from knee pain. But don’t panic!! Most types of knee...
ACL Injuries – conservative vs surgical approach

ACL Injuries – conservative vs surgical approach

By Emma Reid – physiotherapist ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries are common in athletes, especially those who play sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction, such as football, basketball, and soccer. Traditionally, surgical...
Muscle Tears – Risk Factors

Muscle Tears – Risk Factors

  (By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist) Some common factors associated with muscle tears are: Dehydration It’s important to keep hydrated with fluids and electrolytes before, during and after sports activity to prevent muscle cramping and muscle tears....
Running – How To Get Back On Your Feet!

Running – How To Get Back On Your Feet!

by Zeke Okely – Physiotherapist Running is a fantastic way to build fitness and endurance and is one of the best ways to look after your heart and lungs, improve your sleep, increase strength and mobility, and boost your mood. Many veteran runners, as well as...
Do you know about – Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)?

Do you know about – Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)?

by Mark Rennick – Physiotherapist Knee pain is one of the most common conditions that we treat in the clinic. Often, the pain is associated with an overuse injury known as IT Band Syndrome (ITBS). The main symptom is pain between the hip and knees that worsens...
Shin Splints – How Can We Help?

Shin Splints – How Can We Help?

by Mark Rennick – Physiotherapist Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) also known as shin splints is a common overuse injury of the lower legs. Shin splints is an overload injury, occurring when the shin bone is subjected to repeated micro-damage. It typically...