In the last section we spoke about 2 common causes of hip pain (osteoarthritis and glute medius tendon pain) – how they can be identified...

Hip pain – common causes and treatment (Part 1) Hip pain is one of the most common complaints among the adult population, resulting in...

Plantar heel pain refers to pain on the underside of your foot near your heel, due to irritation of the ‘plantar fascia’. The plantar...

Grab a drink, some of this stuff gets a bit heavy; But it’s worth it! Inflammation gets a tough rap, but it isn’t all bad. Incessant...

Ankle Sprains Part 2 - Management In part 1 we spoke about what an ankle sprain is, how it happens, and when we should investigate to see...

Most of us will sprain our ankle at some stage in life, be it sports-related or simply tripping over in the garden. Sometimes you’ll...

Have you experienced pain that lasts a very long time and never seems to get better despite taking medication for it? Maybe your pain has...

The idea of starting exercise can often be overwhelming. You might find yourself questioning where on earth you start, what you need to...

Education is power, so let’s bust a few myths about back pain and how you should be managing it! BED REST: “I need to rest to let my back...

Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the biggest reasons for people to visit their Doctor or Physio, especially as we age. Many people become...

Research shows that exercise has amazing psychological benefits which help to maintain and enhance good mental health. Regular exercise...

Muscle “tightness” is a common problem which affects many people. Regardless of its cause, it can reduce joint range of motion overtime...

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo, best described as a false sensation of spinning. BPPV is sudden...

Kinetic Link Training (KLT) is a functional strength training program aimed at improving functional capacity. That is, the ability to...

In today’s world, people are spending more time sitting down than ever before. On average, office workers are spending up to 15 hours per...

Muscle strain injuries can be graded into four categories based on the extent of damage to the muscle fibers. According to research by...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the term used to describe pain in the front of the knee, generally around the knee cap (patella)....

OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) - a chronic condition causing pain & stiffness in our joints - commonly referred to as “wear & tear.” It often occurs...

The risk of falls increases significantly as we age. The most common causes of falls include: inactivity, poor balance, mobility &...

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) of the knee is located within the joint capsule, originating from the femur (thigh bone) and...