Shoulder Impingement: A Snapshot
This article is based on the recent systematic review article which analysed shoulder impingement across a variety of studies WHAT IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT? “Shoulder impingement” is something you may hear thrown around at your gym or work, but what does it actually mean? Shoulder impingement, or subacromial impingement describes pain or discomfort associated with the subacromial space. The subacromial space is a small space in the front/top of the shoulder between the acromio
Adolescent Knee Pain - Osgood Schlatter Disease
Adolescent knee pain in active children: What is it and how can it best be managed? Read on to find out more about this condition
Explaining Pain and Why Every Body Hurts ... Sometimes (Part 1)
Pain is undesirable but an essential element of our lives. It notifies us when the body is experiencing harm, however in instances where pai
Your Hips Don't Lie! Glute Medius and Hip Abductor Strengthening
Hip strength is important for preventing injuries to your hip, knee and ankle. In this blog we'll go through some simple exercises to ma
Dynamic vs Static Stretching: A Tense Topic
We explore the key differences between static and dynamic stretches and highlight the latest research into the area of stretching and its as
Office Workers: 'Deskercises'
(Part 3 of 3)
Desk Exercises and Stretches designed to break up repetitive sitting/typing
Ankle Sprains: Advanced Management
This blog will focus on the later stages of ankle rehabilitation once swelling and pain have settled and range of movement has improved.
Plantarfasciitis - What the Heel?
WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS? The plantar facscia itself is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the toes along the bottom of the foot. This tissue has the purpose of forming the archest of the foot as well as functioning as a shock-absorber. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain caused by a chronic overload of the plantar fascia. Although the name suggests the condition is due to inflammation of the plantar fascia (‘iti
Office Workers: EOFY - Office Warriors Under Siege (Part 1 of 3)
In Part 1 of our Office Workers series we are going to explore some of the latest research into muscular pain in office workers and the strategies you can use to relieve muscular pain in an office setting. Please note that if you are currently suffering from muscular aches and pains please contact us or see a qualified health professional prior to undertaking any exercises or changes to your workstation. The strategies discussed in this blog may not be suitable for everyone d
