3 Reasons Your Child is Intoeing
Intoeing is when the feet turn inwards during gait and is commonly known as being pigeon-toed. This is often seen among children and in most cases will resolve without treatment […]
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5 Tips for Type 2 Diabetics
Insulin is a hormone that is released into the bloodstream by the pancreas to collect sugars and take them to the cells for fuel. When we consume certain foods particularly […]
ACL Injuries and Prevention
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL is an important ligament that stabilises the knee. The role of the ACL is to prevent the tibia or shin bone from moving forward […]
Tired of Endometriosis? Want to Live Comfortably and Pain-Free?
If what you are doing hasn’t worked – it is time to consider a new approach. There are a number of helpful forums, blogs and talks, illuminating the agony of […]
The Top 4 Excuses not to Exercise – Are You Using Them?
For professionals like Mortgage Brokers, who often spend long hours at their desks, finding time and motivation to exercise can be even more challenging. Every day I hear people come […]
The Truth about Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition which occurs when the body loses its ability to regulate how much sugar is in the bloodstream. It loses this […]
You are Not Your Scan
MRI’s CT’s, ultrasound’s and X-rays are medical assessment tools which Physiotherapists, GP’s and other health practitioners use to assist in diagnosing a patient’s pain or complaint. They are useful tools […]
The What, Why & How of Diaphragm Breathing
The importance of correct breathing both during exercise and during our daily lives is often underestimated. More often then not, people present breathing in incorrect patterns that can be impeding […]
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition we often hear about from family, friends or co-workers. You commonly hear it feeling like shooting leg pain or a jolt down the leg. It’s normally […]
How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Feet – PART TWO
In last week’s article, I discussed how pregnancy can affect your skin and nails. Today we will look at the biomechanical and musculoskeletal issues which can arise during and after […]
How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Feet and What Post Natal Care May be Required. – PART ONE.
In line with our Pregnancy information night coming up, ‘The Ins and Outs of Post Natal recovery’, I wanted to write about how pregnancy can affect your feet and what […]
Losing Weight to Minimise Pain
Often the answer to our injuries is to lose weight. This is a common recommendation from doctors, surgeons and specialists but is a hard one to take on board when […]
Let’s Talk Football Boots
With pre-season training already in full swing and football teams working hard to prepare for another exciting season, one important question remains… Have you decided what football boots you’ll be […]
Why Cushioning Should Not Be Your Main Focus on Footwear
When deciding its time to purchase a new pair of shoes, whether it be for work, leisure or for your activity, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the technology each […]
Verruca Pedis / Plantar Warts
Verruca Pedis / Plantar Warts
These painful little terrors can pop up without much warning and can spread just as quickly. Often, Verruca Pedis or more commonly known as plantar warts are often mistaken for […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (J.I.A) is a common form of arthritis that occurs within children under the age of 16 years old. The term ‘idiopathic’ is used within the medical presentation […]
Post-Static Dyskinesia
Post-Static Dyskinesia
Have you ever experienced intense heel pain in the morning as you get out of bed? Then as you tentatively take your first few steps in the morning the discomfort […]
Load: The One Answer to Almost Every Musculoskeletal Injury
Load: The One Answer to Almost Every Musculoskeletal Injury
Whether it is a torn muscle, rolled ankle, broken bone, when damage occurs to our body, our body naturally starts putting down collagen, (our body’s brick and mortar) to repair […]
Andropause: The Middle-Age Conundrum for Men
Andropause: The Middle-Age Conundrum for Men
Like women entering menopause, men embody their own version of physiological changes due to a variation in hormones. From the age of anywhere between 40 to 55 men will encounter […]
6 Tips for Sticking to Your New Years Resolution
6 Tips for Sticking to Your New Years Resolution
In theory New Years Resolutions are a great idea, however come June only 40% of people are still on track with those goals they set in January and everyone else […]
