Step into Comfort and Performance: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Sports Shoes
Selecting the right sports shoe isn’t just about style – it’s a pivotal choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Not only does it influence your performance, but it also serves as a frontline defender against potential injuries. As a physiotherapist, I appreciate the pivotal role that proper footwear plays in maintaining optimal biomechanics and minimizing […]
Achilles Tendinitis: How to Avoid and Treat This Common Injury
Achilles tendinitis is a common injury that occurs when the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, becomes inflamed. It can be caused by overuse, poor biomechanics, and inadequate stretching. The condition is more common in athletes, especially those who participate in running and jumping activities. Fortunately, […]
The Elbow Trap: Understanding and Overcoming Golfer’s Elbow
A repetitive strain injury caused by damage to the tendons (connects muscle to bone) on the inner side of the elbow. If left untreated, the pain can spread up to the neck or down to the fingers. It affects both men and women equally. It is a painful condition and usually gets better with rest. […]
Exercises for Golfer’s Elbow: Strengthening and Stretching Tips
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the inside of the elbow. It is caused by repetitive stress on the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle, which is the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. This can cause inflammation, pain, and limited range of motion in […]
Ozone Therapy for Pain Relief
What is Ozone therapy? Ozone therapy utilizes pure oxygen to create a specific response within your immune system. High ozone doses can clean your blood naturally, which has the beneficial effect of neutralizing many pathogenic microbes. What are the Potential Benefits? The benefits of ozone therapy include the following: The ozone gas injection into the […]
Unlocking the Secret to Stronger Knees: The Power of Physiotherapy
Knee pain is a common ailment that affects people of all ages, from athletes pushing their limits to older adults seeking an active lifestyle. Whether it’s caused by an injury, arthritis, or overuse, knee pain can be debilitating, restricting our movement and hindering our quality of life. While medication and surgery are often the go-to […]
Effective Physiotherapy Exercises for Relieving Knee Pain
Knee Pain: How it feels like? Knee pain is the most common complaint from all age groups, and it could be due to knee injury or any underlying conditions like gout, arthritis, etc. Many types of minor knee pains get set by following simple self-care measures; one such measure is exercise. Here is an essential […]
Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. It often develops gradually and can significantly limit the range of motion in the affected shoulder. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for frozen shoulder is crucial for effective management and recovery. Causes: The […]
7 Stretching & Strengthening Exercises For A Frozen Shoulder
What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the shoulder is stiff, painful, and has limited motion in all directions. Symptoms of a Frozen Shoulder People with frozen shoulder experience symptoms such as: What Can Cause a Frozen shoulder? Keeping a shoulder still for an extended period, usually after […]
Tackling Cervicogenic Pain: The Magic Touch of Physiotherapy
It’s no secret that countless individuals suffer from headaches daily. Yet not every headache stems from the same cause. A considerable portion of these pains can be traced back to cervicogenic pain, a type of headache originating from the cervical spine or neck region. Cervicogenic pain is often misdiagnosed due to its similarity to other […]
