Musculoskeletal conditions are classed as non-communicable disorders, and are the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists. They remain the most …
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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 …
Is Pilates effective in management of knee pain
Knee pain and knee injuries are one of the most common orthopedic complaints. Whether resulting from an acute injury, or overuse due to poor biomechanics or …
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Are anti-inflammatories pain killers?
Commonly in discussing treatment options in the clinic, clients are confused as to the difference between analgesics (pain killers) and non-steroidal …
BPPV, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Article by Jim Burke Vertigo is the sensation that objects around you are moving when they are not. The most common type of vertigo is known as Benign …
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Shoulder Impingement and Subacromial Bursitis
Shoulder impingement is a common and at times quite disabling condition. It occurs during lifting movements of the arm as a result of some of the shoulder …
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Patellofemoral pain
Patellofemoral pain, also known as runners knee and movie goer’s knee is one of the most common knee complaints seen in physio clinics. It is felt behind and …
Sitting, the new smoking?
The effects of prolonged sitting have recently been the subject of much new research.It has been known for a long time that a sedentary lifestyle has negative …
Incontinence, A Wee Problem
An Australian study found that over a three-month period, 50% of women aged 45-59 years of age experienced some degree of mild, moderate or severe urinary …
Pilates to Improve Cycling Performance
Cyclists are always searching for ways to improve their performance in the saddle and ideally to decrease risk of injury. They try the latest training …