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Physiotherapy for Mental Health Recent years have seen the conversation around mental health increase dramatically. With this has come the questions of what we can be doing to boost mental wellbeing and how can we reduce poor mental health. One of the most effective treatment options is physical activity. There are many positive benefits of [...]
Patellofemoral Pain Treatment Patellofemoral pain, also known as kneecap pain or runner’s knee, affects up to 25% of the general population every year. Women are two times more likely than men to experience patellofemoral pain. What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain? In many cases, symptoms of patellofemoral pain will develop gradually, and may worsen with [...]
Why Am I Still in Pain After Injury Recovery? What is persistent pain? Our pain system is an alarm that warns us when we’ve injured our body. Pain signals to us that we need to rest and change our behaviour to heal our injuries. Most soft tissues such as ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones will [...]
How We Treat Jaw Pain The jaw joint, also known as the temporomandibular (TMJ), acts like a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one of these joints on each side of the jaw. These joints play a role in your ability to talk, eat and sleep. TMJ pain is a [...]
What is the Difference Between Strapping, Bracing and Kinesio Tape? Strapping and bracing both aim to achieve similar things, like making an area or joint more stable following an injury. However, depending on your condition, one supportive device may be more effective than the other. Here is a look at the difference between strapping, bracing [...]
How to Prepare to Ski With snow season here, it’s time to do some exercises to help you get ready to hit the slopes. It does matter if you prefer skiing or snowboarding – either way, you need to work on your core and lower limb strength and stability. The better your muscle groups work, [...]
What is Sexual Pain? Sexual pain, or pain in the pelvic region that occurs during vaginal penetration, can occur in women of any age. Some women have always had difficulty or discomfort with sexual activity and have never had an enjoyable sexual experience. For other women, sexual pain can start later in life after a [...]
What is Urinary Incontinence? Also known as a ‘weak bladder’, there are two main types of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence occurs with movements or activities that put pressure on the bladder like jogging, lifting, laughing, or sneezing. It affects up to one in three women who have had a baby, but also affects women [...]
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? What is prolapse? Pelvic Organ Prolapse, or POP, occurs when the vaginal walls become weak or slip out of place. This can occur when the structures that support the vagina and pelvic organs are strained or overloaded. One or more of the following body parts can move downward into the [...]
Pre-pointe Assessment “Empowering young dancers to achieve their dance goals EN POINTE!” Going en pointe is a milestone for your child, but you must remember that your child only has one body, and it needs to be looked after. Pointe is a stunning art form, but it requires strength, mobility and control well beyond the [...]
