Mike PatersonJul 11, 20172 min readHamstring StrainsHamstring Strains are one of the most common sports injuries. The hamstring muscles are found at the back of your thigh. The hamstrings...
Mike PatersonJul 4, 20171 min readLateral Hip PainLateral (or pain on the side) hip pain is an extremely common complaint, and often referred to as pain over the Greater trochanter or...
Mike PatersonJun 29, 20172 min readKnee Pain – Ligament Injuries (Part 2)Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different...
Mike PatersonJun 27, 20172 min readKnee Pain – Part 1Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different...
Mike PatersonJun 19, 20172 min readAnkles InjuriesAnkle sprains are one of the most common injuries to the lower limb. They can vary in severity from “ouchy” and a bit sore to walk on, to...
Mike PatersonJun 15, 20172 min readProprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??Proprioception – in Latin it means “one’s own,” “individual” and “to take or grasp.” In Physiotherapy it means “the sense of where the...
Mike PatersonJun 12, 20171 min readObserving SurgeryWhy does Mike, as a physiotherapist, need to observe surgeries? A a physiotherapist, you may wonder why Mike would need to observe...
Mike PatersonJun 7, 20172 min readThe Core Muscles of the FootIs your foot strong enough for your level of activity? The foot is one of the most dynamic areas of the body, it also takes some of the...
Mike PatersonMay 22, 20171 min readPhysiotherapy- What is it?What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy in Australia (as quoted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association-APA) Using advanced techniques...