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Management of a ruptured Achilles tendon

The Achilles tendon is located behind and above the heel. It joins the heel bone to the calf muscles, therefore allowing you to bend your foot downwards away from the ankle. For this reason,  the Achilles tendon is cons…

Is dry needling safe during pregnancy?

Dry needling describes the use of solid filiform needles to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle, myofascial and neural problems. It is sometimes referred to as Western Acupuncture. Traditional acupuncture is bas…

Snapping hip syndrome: Physio can help!

Snapping hip syndrome is characterised by a snapping or popping sensation, which occurs around your hip when it is in motion. These snaps/pops are normally painless in the beginning but can often become painful if left …

The Best Pregnancy Exercises for the First Trimester

As a newly expectant mum, you might be a little wary and unsure as to whether doing pregnancy exercises during the first trimester is a good idea. Many expectant mothers might fear that exercising while pregnant will be …

Wrist Fracture: Post operation care tips

The wrist joint is made up of eight small bones and the long bones of the forearm called the radius and the ulna. The majority of wrist fractures tend to occur in the distal part of the radius. The two most common types …

Treating groin pain: The benefits of physiotherapy

Groin pain occurs mostly after injury to one of the adductor muscles. The groin musculature is complicated with highly stressed anchor points and involvement of the pelvis and lumbrosacral spine. Adductor muscles pull th…