In today’s busy world, finding time to stay fit and active can be a challenge — especially when work demands, family commitments, and various other responsibilities seem to vie for our attention. However, one excellent way to prioritise your health and fitness...
Physiotherapy, often simply referred to as physio, is a branch of healthcare that plays a pivotal role in restoring and maintaining movement and physical function. It’s a profession that goes beyond the conventional understanding of healthcare, focusing on...
A cervicogenic headache is a pain that develops in the neck, though a person feels the pain in their head. Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches. Secondary headaches are those caused by an underlying condition, such as neck injuries, infections, or severe...
The rotator cuff is a collection of four muscles that connect the arm bone to the shoulder blade. They work together to provide stability to the shoulder, especially in an overhead position. However, highly repetitive tasks involving the shoulder (such as...
From childhood netball players to the chronically uncoordinated, we’ve all likely encountered a lateral ankle ligament sprain at some point in our lives. Frequently referred to as “rolling, twisting or spraining”, it’s generally a much nicer diagnosis than a fracture,...
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that causes pain and tenderness in the front lower part of the knee. The condition affects active children/adolescents aged 8-15 years old and results from the tendon in the front of the knee placing too much stress on the bone...
