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.
How To Progress Your Fitness From Home
COVID-19 changed all of our lives in one way or another. “WFH”, TikToks and garden parties became our norm. Another activity the isolated world embraced was exercise! Research has since shown us that since the pandemic started, our interest in all things fitness has hit an all time high.
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”.
What Can I Expect From Physiotherapy Treatment?
Sometimes it is difficult to understand whether you need to attend a physiotherapist or your GP when suffering with pain. You may be asking yourself “what can I expect from physiotherapy?”, “can physiotherapy help me?” or “do I need to attend physiotherapy?”. A physiotherapist will be able to treat most conditions that come through their door.
How Do I Know If I Have A Pulled Muscle?
Muscle tears (also known as ‘pulled’ muscles, or muscle strains) are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries that we see on a daily basis. Generally, a muscle tear occurs when the load placed on a muscle exceeds the capacity of that muscle to withstand the load. So how do you know if you have torn a muscle, or if it is something else causing your pain?
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.
What Can I Do To Help My Joint Pain?
Joint stiffness is an extremely common clinical presentation and one we see very often in our day to day work.
Massage Guns – Are They Worth The Hype?
The explosion in popularity of massage guns has become omnipresent over the last few years. A lot of this has been driven by the influencer age, with top athletes being sponsored by massage gun manufacturing companies.
Why A Healthy Pelvic Floor Is So Important For Everyone
We all know that dreadful feeling of needing to find a bathroom suddenly to empty the bladder at completely the wrong moment. Imagine that awful feeling and then not making it to the bathroom on time?
Getting Relief From Sciatica Pain
The exercises included in this video are all exercises which may be incorporated as part of a graded plan if you suffer from sciatica. However, they are by no means specific and a lot more goes into a plan for managing sciatica.
Training for a marathon? Here is some advice from a Physio!
Training for a marathon isn’t just about pushing your limits; it’s about finding the delicate balance between endurance and injury prevention. That’s where the expertise of a physiotherapist can make all the difference to your training and preparation.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation
ACL injury is one of the most common injuries in field sports. This injury requires long-term rehabilitation and commitment from the injured individual, which can take two forms; either conservative or non-conservative management.
Combatting Text Neck: Tips to Reduce Strain & Improve Posture
Text neck refers to the strain and discomfort that result from prolonged periods spent looking down at electronic devices, leading to poor posture and potential long-term health consequences. In this blog post, we’ll explore what text neck is, its effects on the body, and practical strategies to reduce its impact and promote better posture.
Tips For Managing DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
Have you ever experienced intense soreness or stiffness in your muscles about 24 to 48 hours after an intense workout? This phenomenon is often referred to as DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness, and is a result of tiny, microscopic tears in your muscle fibres as a result of high intensity exercise.
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
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!
The Vital Role of Sleep in Muscle Recovery
Oftentimes, the importance of stretching, protein, massages and ice baths is emphasised when it comes to muscle recovery. Although these can all help, there’s another vitally important element that plays a crucial role in muscle recovery but often gets overlooked, and that is sleep.
5 Best Hamstring Stretches
Stretching your hamstrings is important for maintaining flexibility and preventing injury. Read on to find out how to perform some of the most effective hamstring stretches.