Shin Splints - A Guide To Management & Prevention

Shin Splints - A Guide To Management & Prevention

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, or more commonly known as Shin Splints, is a common condition marked by pain in the shins when walking or running. Chartered Physiotherapist Conor O’Brien is here to tell us more about shin splints and share some tips on how to treat and prevent them. Read on to find out more!

A Guide To Muscle Sprains & Strains

A Guide To Muscle Sprains & Strains

Strains and sprains can be painful and affect mobility, and treatment and healing times can vary depending on the type and severity of the injury. This blog gives is a helpful overview of what sprains and strains are, how they happen, and what you should do about them!

Best Practice Guidelines For Plantar Heel Pain

Best Practice Guidelines For Plantar Heel Pain

Plantar heel pain (also commonly referred to as Plantar Fasciitis or Fasciopathy) is an umbrella term characterised by pain which is generally located on the underside of the foot and/or heel.  It affects about 4 - 7% of the general population over their lifetime and up to 20% of an athletic or highly active population.  

Why Do Physios Prescribe Exercises?

Why Do Physios Prescribe Exercises?

As physiotherapists, the “physio” in our name can be considered to refer to physiology. This is the study of the function of the human body. According to definition we “promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion”.

When Should I Worry About Pins & Needles?

When Should I Worry About Pins & Needles?

Paraesthesia, or “pins and needles” as it is more colloquially known, refers to a feeling of discomfort associated with itching, tingling or “skin crawling”. Generally pins and needles is a benign and transient experience. However, there are situations where the experience of pins and needles may be indicative of a more sinister pathology and will require further medical investigation.

How Is Frozen Shoulder Treated?

How Is Frozen Shoulder Treated?

Frozen shoulder (FS), medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a self-limiting condition characterised by an insidious, progressive onset of symptoms. The main symptoms typically being pain and significantly reduced range of motion. Although the onset of frozen shoulder is not fully understood, these symptoms are thought to occur due to a progressive inflammation and thickening of the shoulder joint capsule.

Top 3 Preventable Injuries We See In Clinics

Top 3 Preventable Injuries We See In Clinics

Some injuries are completely unavoidable. For example, if you fracture your leg due to a really bad tackle in a sports match, there’s not a whole lot that can be done to prevent that! However, many injuries can be avoided. In this blog we will discuss the top 3 preventable injuries we see in our clinics and give you some simple tips on how to minimise your risk of suffering from them.

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