Physiotherapy Articles
Check out our physio blog to find more information on common injuries, best treatment methods and how physiotherapy can help with rehabilitation and recovery.
Physiotherapy for Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Rehab
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common shoulder injuries which can often cause a significant impact on an individual's function. The term "rotator cuff" refers to a group of four muscles and tendons enveloping the shoulder joint. The role of the rotator cuff is...
Physio Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition that can lead to chronic pain and a significant reduction in mobility. This form of arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, hindering their daily activities and quality of life. There is hope for people...
Enhancing Well-being: How Physiotherapy Can Help Poor Posture
Maintaining good posture is vital for overall well-being, but in today's world, our sedentary lifestyles often lead to poor posture. Slouching at desks, hunching over smartphones, and insufficient physical activity all contribute to postural imbalances. Fortunately,...
CAM Boots and their Uses in Rehabilitation of Foot and Ankle Injuries
In the world of orthopaedics and physiotherapy a CAM boot (Controlled Ankle Motion boot) is used in the rehabilitation process of foot fractures and overuse foot injuries.What is a CAM boot?A CAM boot is a specially designed medical shoe that immobilizes the foot and...
Tech Neck
Tech neck is a term that has been around for a long-time, but has become more relevant than ever with today’s high usage of laptops, tablets and smartphones. It's likely that you’re reading this article on some form of portable device, and it’s even more likely that...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common and most difficult knee injuries to manage. It is an injury faced by athletes of all shapes, sizes and skill levels. The fact that it’s labelled as a syndrome tells us there is not one specific known...
Ankle Syndesmosis Injury
Also known as a high ankle sprain, an ankle syndesmosis injury is common in sports such as skiing, rugby and soccer. They involve a different part of the ankle to the usual ankle sprain, which was covered in a previous post. Syndesmosis injuries often require accurate...
Repetitive Strain Injury
What is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?Repetitive strain injury, a name not given to a specific injury, but rather an umbrella term for a group of injuries caused by repetitive use of a single part of the body. All areas of the body that involve joint movements are...
Calf Strain
Calf strains are a common injury in running and jumping sports. They come in all different shapes and sizes. A minor calf strain may feel like a slight bruise when you are walking, a really bad calf strain will have you limping around on crutches for several weeks....
Pain Behind The Knee
When it comes to knee pain, the most common areas to experience symptoms are the front and sides of the knee. But pain behind the knee is just as common and can occur for various reasons. It can be located deep inside the knee joint or more superficially in the...