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When Hypermobility Hurts: hEDS and HSD
As a physiotherapist, I regularly see patients with joint hypermobility – the ability to move joints beyond the normal range of motion. Even though only a relatively small percentage of the general population is hypermobile, they may represent 30-40% of people seeking help for pain or musculoskeletal conditions [1,2]. When hypermobility hurts, it’s a good…
Read MoreTennis Elbow: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Tennis Elbow which health professionals are now usually referring to as ‘lateral elbow tendinopathy’ is a common condition characterised by pain on the outer side of the elbow. This condition has also previously been referred to as ‘lateral epicondylalgia’, which simply means pain at the lateral epicondyle of the elbow, the bony connection point of…
Read MoreACL Injuries: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are on the rise. With increased participation in sports across all ages, in particular an uptake in women’s sport across amateur and professional settings, a greater number of ACL ruptures are being experienced. There have been a large number of scientific studies over the years researching factors behind the increased…
Read MoreLateral Ankle Sprains in Dancers: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
As dancers, we are always pushing to the edge of our limits, and sometimes beyond. Whether it be in drilling our techniques, rehearsing every night, or simply putting our all into a show, we leave it all on the floor and routinely sacrifice our bodies to the greater good of dance. What’s more, if we…
Read MoreHip Osteoarthritis
Have you experienced a deep pain in and around your hip? There can be many different causes of hip pain, but hip osteoarthritis has some common telltale symptoms. Does it feel as though pain extends right around or through the hip (e.g., it may be deep around the front corner of the hip making you…
Read MoreImportance of a well-balanced strength program for throwing athletes
The shoulder is a complex and beautiful joint in the human body. For the same reasons of being a beautifully functioning articulation, we are faced with added challenges such as stability. Having a such a vast range of motion, the shoulder is able to move in all movement planes, leading to an increased demand for…
Read MoreNeck and Shoulder Pain in Musicians: Causes and Treatment
Playing a musical instrument is an emotive and artistic activity but is also physically demanding. Professional and amateur musicians often experience pain and injuries that limit their ability to play. Research 1 indicates that over 80% of professional musicians in orchestras experience pain and injuries that inhibit their ability to play. In contrast, younger musicians…
Read More2022 Wrap Up
As the year comes to an end, we have put together this blog which will be looking back at 2022, and all of the highlights of the year. We will also hear some end-of-year thoughts from our physios. At PhysioTec we have remained steadfast in our efforts to bring you the best possible health service…
Read MoreWhat to tell your Physio about your Pain
Is pain relief one of the main reasons that you are seeking physiotherapy treatment? When you attend your first appointment, your physiotherapist will ask you a variety of questions about your pain. This blog will walk you through what a physio wants to know and why, and what to tell your physio about your pain.…
Read MoreSafe Stretching for Dancers
As dancers, we are always trying to improve our flexibility. Online videos and social media have added to the desire for greater ranges of motion, compromising safety and alignment to achieve extreme positions and contortions of the body. Many factors influence a dancer’s flexibility including age, body structure, genetics, gender, bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and…
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