The Percussion Massage Gun, in various forms, has become wildly popular in the last couple of years and have a lot of claims to how much they can do! But are they really worth the money? Do they do all that is claimed? Are they a fad or legitimate self-treatment tool? Gaining Popularity Massage Guns …
Trochanteric bursitis is an all too common cause of hip pain throughout the population, from athletes to the elderly. In this post I will clearly explain, what trochanteric bursitis is, what causes it, and what the best rehabilitation exercises and self-treatment techniques that can be done at home to help you get back to your …
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Often, surgery is not the best option – So what should home-rehab exercises look like for self treatment of torn meniscus? In this second post in the series we look at your home rehab program, covering exercises to reduce muscle spasm, improve balance and strength a well as an effective self-mobilization technique that will help …
Many people will suffer from back pain in their lifetime. A recent study found that over 80% of Americans will have back pain at one time in their lives. The costs related to back pain amount to over $100 billion annually. This is due to a decrease in wages and the financial measure of productivity. …
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Five-finger toe socks are often fobbed off as creepy or a gimmick, but they have a lot of benefits over conventional socks. We’re going to cover those pros and cons so that you can know whether your feet would be happier in funny-looking foot-shaped socks. Toe socks have been around for a while now, often …
A stiff ankle is a huge issue after an ankle injury, but it’s not something you have to put up with. With the right stretches, self mobilizations and re-training, you can have your ankle mobile, functional and pain-free again. Ankle stiffness and lingering ankle pain is common after injuries such as ankle sprain, Achilles tendon …
Over half of those training for a half marathon or marathon get injured every year. There is some very common lower limb running injuries that you can reduce your risk of, while increasing performance. You just need to know what is a myth (hint: don’t waste your time stretching) and what DOES lead to injury… …
Training for a half marathon? The secret to avoiding injury and nailing it! Read More »
As a Physiotherapist, I’ve lost count of the amount if times patients have claimed they have a “bad ankle”, that they have sustained an ankle sprain have on the same side numerous times before, or that they always sprain that ankle…. like it’s a normal thing. Don’t Ignore that Sprain An ankle sprain is one …
Ankle Sprain – The Real Reason It Just Keeps Happening! Read More »
