Functional Rehabilitation
Following any form and type of injury, it is important that the client’s symptoms fully resolve in conjunction with the most effective rehabilitation programme based on the client’s functional goals [...]
DOMS Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness
Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a condition that causes muscular pain, soreness and stiffness following certain exercise. The condition is normally associated with the commencement of a new [...]
Golfer’s Elbow Medial Epicondylitis
‘Golfer’s Elbow’ (Medial Epicondylitis) is similar to its counterpart - ‘Tennis Elbow’, but the main difference is the location of the pain and the activities that cause and provoke the [...]
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains are everyday occurrences that commonly take place in sports or other leisure and recreational activities. The ankle joint is supported by medial and lateral ligaments (inner & outer [...]
Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition that affects the wrist extensor tendons on the outside of the elbow normally associated with either overuse (repetitive strain injury) or direct trauma. [...]
ACL Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main intra-articular ligaments within the knee joint that provides stability and support to the knee. It is attached to the base [...]
Fat Pad Inflammation – Hoffa’s Syndrome
Within the knee joint and behind the patella tendon lies a fat pad. It is located just below the patella (knee-cap) and can often become pinched and irritated leading to [...]
Patella Dislocation
The patella (kneecap) glides up and down the front of the femur (thigh bone) along the femoral trochlear groove as the knee bends and straightens. The patella may dislocate away [...]
Boxer’s Fracture
One of the most common injuries amongst boxers is a fracture to the neck of the 5th metacarpal bone following a direct punch. Causes: An unlucky direct punch on to [...]
Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid bone is one of eight carpal bones situated on the lateral side of the wrist and forms part of the radio-carpal joint. Due to the complications that may [...]
Foot Tendon Injuries
The foot extensor tendons are located on the top of the foot and the flexor tendons are located underneath the foot. Both sets of tendons are commonly associated with [...]
Finger Fracture & Dislocations
Each finger and thumb consists of a metacarpal bone and the respective number of phalangeal bones. The joints involved are called the ‘metacarpo-phalangeal joint’ and the ‘inter-phalangeal joints’. Fractures [...]
Mother’s Day Massage Vouchers
Mother's Day is fast approaching and therefore why not take advantage of one of our massage vouchers as a gift on this special day? Please contact the clinic if you [...]
Tibia & Fibula Fractures
The two bones that connect the knee joint with the ankle joint are the two long bones known as the tibia and fibula. The tibia is the medial bone which [...]
Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a condition that involves increased pressure within a muscle compartment of the lower leg. Thick layers of tissue (fascia) separate groups of muscles in the legs. Within [...]
Rib Fracture
The rib cage consists of twelve rib bones situated on either side of the spine and the upper ribs join anteriorly at the front at the sternum. The rib [...]
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome is a condition in which pain and inflammation is present on the outside of the ankle between the talus and calcaneal bone. These symptoms normally involve fluid [...]
Ankle Fracture
The ankle acts as one of the main weight-bearing joints of the body as the foot strikes the ground during the gait cycle. The ankle joint is a complex joint [...]
Shin Splints Tibialis Posterior Syndrome
The tibialis posterior muscle & tendon complex runs down the inside of the lower leg and attaches to the medial side of the foot. The tibialis posterior muscle & tendon [...]
Metatarsal Fractures
Metatarsal fractures occur in everyday life with trauma or may occur during exercise and when taking part in sport Causes: Metatarsal fractures often occur through trauma during contact sports such [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that stretches from the heel bone (calcaneus) to the bottom of the toes which contributes to the supporting arch of the [...]
Calcaneal (Heel Bone) Fracture
The heel bone (calcaneus) is the initial point of ground contact during the gait cycle as the heel strikes the ground. High impact activity exerts a lot of pressure on [...]
Osteitis Pubis
Osteitis Pubis is a non-infectious inflammation of the pubis symphysis; the front lower region of the pelvis. The problem may occur as an inflammatory process in individuals when the pelvis [...]
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a nerve related injury affecting the foot and it is a condition affecting one of the plantar nerves that travels between the metatarsal bones in the foot. [...]