What is Real Time Ultrasound Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves, which travel freely through fluid and soft tissues in the body. The waves are …
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners
The iliotibial band (ITB) is a wide sheath of fascial tissue that travels down the outside aspect of the thigh and is considered a continuation of the tensor …
Bike Fit
Setting up your bike to reduce injuries and increase performance. There are many things to think about when setting up a bike. The type of bike and the …
Benefits of Functional Training
Functional training has gained increasing popularity in the fitness industry with focus on exercising and loading the body in functional movement patterns over …
Can Pilates help me safely return to exercise
Pilates is a system of exercises, pioneered by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s, that places a particular focus on training and control of the …
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Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the ball of the foot. The function of the plantar …
How to manage tendinopathy
Tendinopathy is a common injury which is often poorly managed. Tendons are fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to structures in the body in order for …
Does Cartilage Regenerate
Cartilage is a very strong and flexible fibrous tissue found in the body. It takes many forms and serves different purposes throughout the body. There are 3 …
Nutrition and Musculoskeletal Health
Musculoskeletal conditions are classed as non-communicable disorders, and are the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists. They remain the most …
What is Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis is often referred to as if it was one disease or condition. In fact, Arthritis is a family of over 100 different conditions that effect the …