by Carin Penberthy | Mar 17, 2022
(By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist) DOMS is an acronym for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness which is the muscle soreness experienced 24-48 hours post-exercise. It can also start as early as 6 hours and lasts until 72 hours post-exercise. DOMS is a common result of...
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 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 Carin Penberthy | Aug 5, 2021
If you suffer from tennis elbow here are some helpful tips for trying to aid recovery and prevent a recurrence. Choice of your racquet is important – you need to consider grip size, the weight of the racquet, the tension in the strings and vibration through the...
by Wisdom Physio | Dec 15, 2020
Current evidence Regular exercise is really important for both physical and mental health. It helps to make your heart stronger, manage your weight, and lower your risk of getting sick. But, there’s still some debate about how much exercise is enough. To answer...
by Wisdom Physio | 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...