Arthritis – Part 2: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) impacts the end of the bone in a joint (where two bones meet) and can also affect the cartilage, ligaments and muscles in the surrounding area. It is…
Signs of Arthritis?
The most common questions include “Why are joints aching in the colder mornings?” or “Is this a sign of my age!!??” Arthritis is a term that can be thrown around…
Beware the Runners Over-Stride. Working toward a better Technique.
What can I do about it? Candence When it comes to running retraining, increasing your cadence is probably the least technical component of change: take more steps at the same…
Runners Beware of the Over-Stride
Our Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Dave Palmer is also a qualified Run Coach. With years of experience in the field of running he has a few key points to make about the…
Preparing for an overseas marathon
Competing in an overseas event is an exciting challenge, but there are some more things to think about and potential added pressure. It is a great excuse to run somewhere…
Tendons
What is a tendon? A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, creating a pulley system to transfer the energy generated by muscles and produce movement.…
Preventing a Walking Injury
I have listed and described some common injuries below that we often see in the clinic, and symptoms to look out for if you are training for an event. ITB…
What Is Oxytocin?
Commonly been referred to as the love hormone, oxytocin is released as a response to human touch, or when people bond socially. We all know how it feels to hug,…
Vestibular
Our balance is controlled by three main systems – vision, sensation from the body – referred to as proprioception (typically the contact of our feet on the ground) and the…
Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome & Trigger Points – Just A Pain In The Glute?
What one may not be aware of is that there are different ways that the body can ‘mimic’ sciatica, as it may present itself in a similar pattern. Let me…