Vestibular Migraine and Physiotherapy
Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine that primarily affects the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. People with vestibular migraine often experience episodes of dizziness or vertigo, which may be accompanied by other migraine symptoms such as headaches, light sensitivity, or nausea. The dizziness can last from a few minutes […]
Understanding Patellofemoral Pain: How Physiotherapy Can Help
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common ailment among athletes and active individuals. It manifests as pain around or behind the kneecap (patella), particularly during activities that involve bending and loading the knee, such as running, squatting, cycling or climbing stairs. Fortunately, physiotherapy offers effective strategies for managing and alleviating patellofemoral pain. Physiotherapy plays a crucial […]
Heel Pain: Causes, Solutions, and Treatments
Understanding Heel Pain: Causes, Solutions, and Advanced Treatments Heel pain is a common issue that can significantly impact your daily life, making activities such as walking, running, or even standing uncomfortable. If you’re struggling with heel pain, understanding its causes and the available treatment options can help you find relief and get back to your […]
What is vestibular physiotherapy?
Vestibular physiotherapy is designed to treat vestibular disorders. The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that process sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements. Individuals with vestibular disorders often experience symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo (a sensation of spinning or whirling), imbalance, light-headedness, and visual disturbances. These symptoms […]
Osteoarthritis: Latest Insights and Physiotherapy Solutions
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. As research into OA progresses, we’re gaining a clearer understanding of the condition and how best to manage it. Here’s an overview of the latest insights into osteoarthritis and the role physiotherapy plays in helping individuals live healthier, pain-free lives. […]
How a Physiotherapist Can Assist with Gym Injuries
Injuries in the gym are more common than you might think. While strength training and physical activity are essential for overall health, pushing too hard or using improper form can lead to setbacks. If you’re dealing with an injury or want to prevent one, here’s how a physiotherapist can help—and what you can do to […]
Back pain while golfing? Is it all in the wrists?
A good golf swing is watching poetry in motion. The best make it look effortless while they cannon the ball down the fairway, while the majority of us recreational hackers contort ourselves into positions our body fights against trying to replicate our favourite golfer’s swing. We are often left with 2 big questions from this […]
Shoulder hurts when you throw? Have you looked at your big toe?
Throwing is a very complex movement involving high rates of joint acceleration particularly through the shoulder joint. To generate this high rate of joint acceleration, one of the fundamental goals we are trying to achieve is a ‘tight turn’ through the axial skeleton by translating momentum from the foot to the hand. In executing the […]
Is your pelvic floor causing you knee pain?
Got knee pain? Knees caving in during a squat? Quite often, we demonise the position and blame weak musculature. Cue glute bridges, crab walks, clams and many other variations of glute exercises. A good chunk of the time, there is success with this but unfortunately the success rate isn’t 100%. What then? Perhaps we look […]
The Movement Domino Effect
It’s the old adage, everything’s connected. When I breathe, there should be a ripple effect which results in movement at my fingers and toes; when I balance on one foot, I rely just as heavily on the sensory input from teeth contact as I do from the sensory input from my foot. There are infinite […]