A bunion (hallux valugus) occurs at the proximal joint of the big toe. Bunions are characterised by a bump formation on the inside of the foot, and the big toe angling towards the second toe. Bunions occur in 30% of the …
Ankle sprains most commonly occur during sports requiring a rapid change of direction, jumping and sprinting. In some people, an ankle sprain can occur from something as simple as missing a step or rolling your ankle on …
Sciatica describes pain radiating from your back, into your buttock and down your leg. The sciatic nerve provides most of the motor and sensory activity to the lower limbs. Pressure on the sciatic nerve anywhere along it…
Back pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence with approximately 56% of women experiencing pain at some stage throughout their pregnancy. Back pain is caused by a number of factors such as weight gain, posture change…
Lower back pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence in a number of women for many reasons. The pain tends to be in the lower joints of your back or the sacroiliac joint, which is where the pelvis articulates with the…
Post natal physiotherapy and pilates has shown to be very effective in decreasing the pain, instability and muscle weakness associated with pregnancy and giving birth. Our pelvis may seem like quite a rigid and stable st…
