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Tendon pain and management
We’re here to accurately assess, diagnose and treat your tendon pain. Commonly injured tendons that we see include achilles, gluteal/hip, elbow & wrist, shoulder and knee tendons. All can be incredibly debilitating and slow you down. Treatment can involve a variety of techniques and exercises to decrease your pain and get your tendon stronger.
Do you think my headache could be coming from my neck?
Is my headache coming from my neck? Headaches have many causes and some of them are very serious so we ask a lot of questions and do a thorough examination to answer this question. The good news is though, that the vast majority of headaches aren’t serious, many are associated with neck pain and stiffness, and can often be helped with treatment, exercise and education.
Returning to running after having a baby - Postnatal Checklist
We’re here to help you get back to running without pain or injury and while looking after your pelvic floor! Returning to running after childbirth with the guidance of our evidence based checklist.
Treatment of Mastitis
Are you confident in the latest guidelines on how to treat mastitis? Inflammatory breast conditions can cause pain and stress when breastfeeding. Ultrasound therapy can be beneficial for treating mastitis
What is Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP)
Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP) is a term used to encompass pain around the low back, hips and pelvis that arises during pregnancy. Some studies estimate up to 84% of pregnant women experience pain around the low back and/or pelvic girdle during pregnancy. Whilst PRPGP is common (affecting up to 1 in 5 women during pregnancy) it should not be ignored or considered a normal part of pregnancy as there are lots of strategies that can help to successfully manage this condition.
When the first step really hurts: what is plantar fasciitis and how do you fix it?
Plantar fasciitis (also sometime called plantar fasciopathy) is a common foot condition characterised by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. It typically causes pain at the attachment area at the front of the heel. It is estimated that up to 10% of people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives.
Falls Prevention: why it matters
“I’m a little unsteady on my feet, but that’s just part of getting old”. You may have heard this said before from a parent, grandparent or colleague at work; you may have even been guilty of saying this yourself! Falls and becoming unsteady on your feet are not something that should simply be accepted with ageing.
Exercise and Bone Health
While most people are aware of the benefits of strengthening their muscles for overall health and longevity, very few take into account the importance of also focusing on strength exercises for bone health. Just as muscles respond to differing stimuli and load, our bones too are the same!
Radial Shockwave Therapy - Can it help my pain?
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is used successfully for: Plantar fasciopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), greater trochanteric pain syndrome, etc. It is also the first choice to address calcaneal tendinopathies & enthesopathies, fasciopathies, muscular pathologies, trigger points and spastic tissues.
Pelvic Health: Incontinence
Learn about the different types of incontinence, causes and contributing factors of incontinence, treatment options, and the role of women’s health physiotherapy & osteopathy in managing incontinence.
Returning to running after having a baby: how & when
Returning to running after childbirth requires careful consideration and planning to decrease your injury risk. Our osteos and physios can guide women on how to safely return to running