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Injury Library

Headaches & How Physiotherapy Can Help

Headaches affect almost two thirds of the population. There is significant clinical evidence and research to confirm that many headaches arise from stiffness in the joints of the upper neck.

How to Set Up Your Workstation

Many people don’t realise that a poorly designed computer workstation and / or bad work habits can result in serious health problems. Common problems associated with poor design or posture, include discomfort in the back, neck, shoulders, wrist / wrists, as well as headaches. These are all symptoms to be aware of while working.

Common Lumbar Spine Injuries

Low back pain (LBP) is an extremely common symptom in the general population, with up to 80% of people suffering from various levels of discomfort and limitation in their daily lives.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Good shoulder function is essential for many popular sports, particularly repetitive sporting movements, such as racquet (i.e. tennis serve, golf swing) or ball sports (i.e. throwing in baseball / cricket).

Trochanteric Bursitis - What is it?

Nearly 60% of patients who present with hip pain are due to a condition called trochanteric bursitis. This form of bursitis is more common in women and the middle-aged or elderly, than in men or younger athletes.

Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)

What is it?
The iliotibial band is a long tendon that runs down the outside of the thigh and inserts on the side of the knee. It provides stabilisation to the knee in the walking and running motion.

Anterior Knee Pain - The Common Causes

Aching at the front of the knee is one of the most common presenting symptoms in athletes. It is typical in children and more common in girls than boys.

Ankle Ligament Sprains : How to minimise their reoccurrence

The sporting ‘rolled ankle' is one of the most common sports injuries seen by physiotherapists, and while they are usually easily fixed, the trick is to have it assessed and treated as soon as possible.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common disorders of the foot, yet its causes are poorly understood and it is probably multifactorial in origin.

When Do You Change Your Running Shoes?

RUNNING SCIENCE, an associated specialist running shoe store, provided some invaluable information on the ‘life' of your running shoe.

Running: Biomechanics & Common Injuries

Running injuries are commonly seen by physiotherapists, with most running injuries a result of poor lower limb biomechanics and / or prolonged heavy training loads (in particular during pre-season training).

Pregnancy & Exercise

Can Pregnant Women Exercise?
Traditionally, pregnant women were instructed to reduce exercise and activity levels for the duration of the pregnancy and immediately post-partum.

Nutritional and Fluid Requirements for Optimal Energy and Performance

With many athletes trying to get the competitive edge over their opponents, optimal nutrition and adequate hydration can give you just that. Not only is a healthy balanced diet important for health and wellbeing, but it also promotes optimal performance in your sport. For general advice, follow these nutrition and hydration guidelines:

Heat Illness & Exercise

In order to play and exercise safely in the hot summer months, it is important to understand how the body copes with exercise in the heat and the guidelines you can follow to exercise safely and optimize your performance.