17 Aug 2020

Shoulder pain- Don’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, see your Physiotherapist

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Shoulder Pain   Shoulder pain is an incredibly common condition, from young athletes, to the middle-aged and older population. As a student at Medical School, the shoulder was the “dreaded joint” that sent fear through us physiotherapy students. Little did I know that my first job as a newly qualified physiotherapist would see me working with an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in shoulder joint disfunction. I soon learnt not to fear the shoulder joint, but to respect it for it’s intricacies … Read More
2 Sep 2019

Put a spring in your step

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  One of my favourite areas of practice has got to be foot and ankle rehabilitation. The foot plays a pivotal role in the alignment of the entire lower limb. Even when the foot is not the injured party itself, it is often a culprit in knee, hip and lower back pain. Spring is fast approaching, and while many of us stay active all year round, for others, spring means an increase in activity levels. Spring also brings with it … Read More
26 Jun 2017

What you can expect from your physiotherapy session: A biomechanical approach to the body

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No two patients are alike: Posture, biomechanics and injury vary from person-to-person. Our approach to assessment and treatment is patient-specific and individualised. Often the source of the problem is in a different area to the site of pain. Finding the source means fewer treatments, less recurrence, and better outcomes. To achieve this we offer: – Detailed assessment – Analysis of movement dysfunction – A skilled hands-on approach – Postural & movement correction – Restoration of muscle imbalances – Manual therapy … Read More