Exercising with Osteoporosis
Is it highly recommended that you seek advice from a chartered physiotherapist before commencing regular exercise with a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
What is Tendinopathy and How is it Treated?
Tendinopathy is an umbrella term used to describe a range of chronic tendon injuries such as tendinitis, tendinosis and tenosynovitis. In recent years, tendon injuries have started to be called tendinopathy.
Iliopsoas strain (Hip Flexor) Causes and Symptoms
The two main muscles in this group are iliopsoas and rectus femoris. The hip flexor muscles are connected from the pelvis, lower back and groin area to the femur bone.
Shoulder Pain After Sleeping
Starting your day waking up with pain is not beneficial to you, both physically and mentally. So what can you do about it? Most shoulder pain is treatable, so you can get back on track with your life and start your day without pain.
Top Tips to Improve your Hill Running
By incorporating the appropriate techniques needed for hill running into your training programme, it ensures that you are prepared for any obstacle that a race course throws at you.
Back Pain - Myths and Realities
There are a number of myths around back pain, both in the lower and upper regions of the back. Here are just a few of those back pain myths and the corresponding realities.
Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Treatment
Many treatments can be helpful for plantar fasciitis. Ensuring the joints around the foot and ankle are moving correctly is one of the first steps the physiotherapist may take.
What Causes Muscle Cramps?
Muscle cramps, sometimes also referred to as charley horses, can affect anyone and at any time regardless of fitness level. Muscle cramps are a sudden, involuntary contraction or tightening of the muscle, which then fails to relax.