Explaining pain to patients
Explaining pain to patients For a physiotherapist explaining pain to patients can be difficult. Professor Lorimer Moseley is extremely good at it. Please watch this video to improve your understanding of the complexities of pain. It will help you understand that as a protection mechanism it is poorly linked to the level of tissue damage, […]
Plantar Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis – a physiotherapists perspective.
Plantar Heel Pain advice from a Physiotherapist The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you overload your plantar fascia, it reacts like all tissues and may become painful. The overload must exceed your normal tissue tolerance […]
Do you need a knee replacement?
Do you need a knee replacement? Asking if you need a knee replacement might seem like an unusual question but in the last year I have had a number of patients who have done just that. Patients like to know information which helps them to make the right choices and understand the process by which […]
Sprained ligament?
Sprained ligament? A ligament is a strong fibrous soft tissue which provides a passive joint constraint to prevent excessive movement. We call an injury to ligamentous tissue a sprain and its a strain with muscle tissue. But both are termed soft tissue injuries. The joint capsule is a ligamentous type bag which surrounds a synovial […]
Shred the slopes – not your body. Snowsport Injury Advice.
Shred the Slopes Not Your Body Are you soon to hit the slopes? If so, are you prepared? I am not referring to your purchase of the latest ‘look’ to cruise the slopes in style or sussing out the best Apres ski spots. I am referring to you – your body, is it prepared and […]
Knee Pain – a physiotherapists perspective
What type of knee joint pain is the most common? The knee is made up of three different joints and the most common knee pain is from the patellofemoral joint. However the knee joint (tibiofemoral joint) is what most people refer to as the knee and it has a number of common problems: Knee ligament sprains […]
Shin Splints- a sports physiotherapists perspective
Shin Splints Shin splints is a condition which effects many runners and sports people. There are four different types of shin splints but the most common effects the anterior (front) and medial (inside) of the shin area. It is commonly known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Shin splints occurs in women more than men […]
Look after your feet!
Look after your feet and they will help look after you! If you are looking to get fitter and healthier, why not undertake an activity that comes naturally to us all. Walking is good for you, free and can fit around even the busiest lifestyle. Your feet are for life so it is vital that […]
Massage, why is it good for us?
Massage, why is it good for us? Many people think of massage as a nice way to occasionally pamper themselves, but in reality it is a powerful tool that will help you take care of your health and wellbeing. Regular treatment can have long-lasting health benefits. Massage can help: a) Relieve stress b) Improve athletic […]
I have back pain, do I need an MRI of my back?
I have back pain, do I need an MRI of my back? This is a question that we hear often in the clinic. People are curious about what is going on in their back when they are suffering low back pain, which is not surprising. We associate pain with seeing the cause a cut, a bruise […]