Gluteal tendinopathy, also known as hip bursitis or Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a very common clinical presentation. It has a prevalence of 10-15% and can affect 1 in 4 females over the age of 50. A lot of people will present with various types of symptoms around this area from a dull ache…
How can hydrotherapy classes assist your pre and post rehabilitation from surgery? Hydrotherapy is a form of exercise rehabilitation that takes place in a warm pool, led by an experienced Physiotherapist. The pool is shallower allowing you to stand in water either waist or chest height to perform your own tailored exercises. It…
BED WETTING ADVICE Did you know bed wetting is a common childhood problem. It effects 5-10% of children under 10 years of age and up to 2% of older children and adults. What causes bed wetting? What causes bed wetting is not completely understood, it is important that blame is not put on the child…
Ode to the Weekend Warriors Sports Injury The working week is hard and your last priority is exercise when you get home. But as a weekend warrior you are committed to do your vigorous 75 minutes of recommended exercise a week. But condensed – you are the definition of efficiency! But beware, watch out for…
7 Reasons Why Joining a Gym Might Be a Bad Idea When you start thinking about improving your health and fitness, getting a gym membership is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Joining a gym has a lot of perks, however, there are some important points to consider before deciding if this…
Vertigo: What Exercises can help? Vertigo, or a dizziness that feels like your surroundings are spinning, is common within the general population, accounting for approximately 54% of cases of dizziness (1). This condition can be extremely limiting, and often is associated with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears and hearing loss.…
Top 5 tips to protect aggravating your shoulder doing housework If you have shoulder pain, or have had it in the past, you would know that jobs around the house can really aggravate pain. Simple jobs such as cleaning and putting away dishes, hanging your washing on the line and sweeping the floor can be…
Strains vs sprains A common question we get asked in the clinic by sports people and every day folk is “what’s the difference between a strain and a sprain”. Although these types of injuries both relate to connective or soft tissue there are some subtle differences that are important to know as these will lead…
Had a hip or knee replacement? The surgeon said I did not need physio after the operation? Getting advice on exercises and checking for any long term strength and balance deficits after surgery is critical to ensure that your recovery is as good as it can be. Hip and knee replacements are one of the…
Dry needling: what is it, how does it work, what can it help? Dry needling is a safe and easy way to ease sore spots in muscles. A thin needle is inserted into the muscle and used to stimulate a pathway response to the brain to reduce an area of soreness. The theory of…
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