If you're experiencing back or neck pain with neurological signs and symptoms, a thorough neurological examination is crucial for accurate assessment and effective treatment. In this Optimal Tip learn more about what we mean by completing a neurological exam!
Squats, deadlifts, and calf raises are key movement patterns that should be part of every strength and conditioning program—regardless of age and activity level. These functional movements support joint health, improve posture and balance, and reduce the risk of injury while building strength where it matters most.
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that typically forms over a joint or tendon sheath, causing discomfort and pain, especially when pressing against nerves or joints. Proper assessment and treatment, including physiotherapy, are essential for managing symptoms and improving function in the presence of a ganglion in your hand, foot, or wrist.
This blog discusses the mechanisms by which dry needling works and the differences from acupuncture.
When it comes to efficient, sport-science rehabilitation, the concept of "load" is crucial. Whether you're rehabilitating a tendon injury trying to increase your bone density or recovering from a running-related issue, understanding and applying the right amount of load can significantly enhance your recovery process! Let our Physio team help you understand it best!
Meniscal tears can be treated through conservative methods like physiotherapy and activity modification or through surgical interventions such as meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy (removal of meniscus tissue) or a meniscal transplant. The choice between these approaches depends on the tear's type and severity, patient age, activity level, and overall knee health. Understanding these options helps patients make informed decisions for optimal recovery.
Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S) is a critical condition affecting athletes, characterized by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. Understanding its causes, symptoms, and rehabilitation process is essential for athletes aiming to maintain optimal health and performance, but it is also important for coaches, team managers and parents to be aware of when they have a duty of care looking after athletes of all ages.
Thinking about going en pointe? A pre-pointe assessment is more than just a checklist—it’s a powerful tool to strengthen your technique, prevent injuries, and build a strong foundation for long-term success in dance. Discover how this essential step can elevate your skills across all styles of dance.
Athletic low back pain is a common issue that can significantly impact performance and quality of life across sports people as well as active movers across the lifespan. Let our Physio team help you understand its causes, symptoms, and rehabilitation process and allow you to most successfully return to their sport safely and effectively.
Calf strains commonly occur in sports involving high-speed running or increased volumes of running loads. Strains are generally graded from 1-3 and usually do well conservatively over 2-6 weeks of rehabilitation. A less common injury associated with calf strains is called Tennis leg. This is an injury to the connective tissue (aponeurosis) of the medial aspect of the leg. This blog will discuss the best management strategies to return to performance.
‘My MRI says I have a discoid meniscus?’ This blog goes into detail on the ins and out of discoid meniscus and how physiotherapy may help!
What is slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUPE) and the signs and symptoms you can look out for in your children if they’re experiencing hip/groin pain.