Neck Pain and Cycling
Cycling completely changes the weight distributed through your muscles and spine, but also bends the back and neck into an unnatural position that is often sustained for lengthy periods of time.
Referred Pain, What Is It?
Most people scratch their head when we talk about referred pain and ask “what is that?” Referred pain is the phenomena where pain is perceived to be in one area…
Exercise, Recovery & the Menstrual Cycle
Have you noticed that your energy levels and recovery varies throughout the month? Maybe you feel stronger on certain days than others, or perhaps you lose motivation to go to…
Knee Injuries From Cycling
Knee pain is a common complaint in cyclists and can be caused by a number of different factors, ranging from incorrect set up, technique or an underlying condition. In this…
Importance of Exercise on the Immune System
Add to that the increased incidence of flu, RSV, COVID19 and other respiratory infections in the community right now, and we all likely know someone who is missing work and…
All About Tendinopathy
Common areas affected by tendinopathy that we see here are Pure Physio include: The ankle: Achilles Tendon The knee: Patellar Tendon The shoulder: Supraspinatus Tendon The elbow: Tennis…
What is a lateral ankle sprain and how can physiotherapy help?
What is a lateral ankle sprain? A lateral ankle sprain is an injury affecting the outside of your ankle and is commonly referred to as a ‘rolled ankle’. Essentially, the…
Snow Season 2022 Blog 1 – Pre-Season Workout
While for beginners, both snowboarding and skiing strength workouts are similar, as you begin to progress in abilities then the workouts start to look very different. As with any activity,…
What is Vertigo and How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Vertigo is a sensation of you, or the room you are in, is in a constant motion which is commonly felt like a spinning sensation. Vertigo itself is not a…