A bursa is a sac of fluid that prevents friction between tendons and bone. There are many bursae throughout the body, but the most commonly injured bursa tends to be the subacromial bursa in the shoulder. When a bursa be…
Running, although a very beneficial form of exercise, is a repetitive and high impact form of exercise. Due to its repetitive nature, the potential for running related injuries is quite high, with any weaknesses in your…
Unfortunately, not all injuries caused by cycling can be avoided fully. Due to its repetitive and high-intensity nature, it is very common to experience a cycling related injury. However, there are a number of measure th…
Orthotics are devices worn in shoes or runners and are designed to correct foot and ankle alignment. Orthotics can assist in changing pressure on certain parts of the foot, therefore relieving symptoms. Orthotics assist …
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…
Pilates is a form of exercise that has been praised worldwide for many, many years. In previous blogs, the origins of and the different injuries Pilates is used to treat have been discussed but it is also important to hi…
