by adminphysio | Jul 6, 2023 | PELVIC/HIP/KNEE/ANKLE/FOOT
What is Patellar Tendon Tear? Patella tendon tear is an extremely disabling injury resulting in an inability to extend the knee. The tear can be partial, with only some fibres torn, or complete tear of the tendon that runs from the patella’s inferior pole to the...
by adminphysio | Jun 15, 2023 | ERGONOMICS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, GENERAL
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions. While the technique is commonly associated with traditional Chinese medicine, it has also been adopted and modified by practitioners of...
by adminphysio | Jun 15, 2023 | ERGONOMICS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Some individuals prefer morning workouts to start a day because they find it more energetic after exercise, while others dread the thought of using that much energy before 8 am. But just because you don’t welcome your day with a nice, sweaty workout session...
by adminphysio | May 29, 2023 | NECK AND SHOULDER
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD) Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a broad term which includes disorders within the temporomandibular joint. Causes may be intra-articular or extra-articular: Intra-articular: Inflammation of the TMJ due to trauma e.g. blow to the...
by adminphysio | May 15, 2023 | PELVIC/HIP/KNEE/ANKLE/FOOT
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee – it works to stabilise the knee and restrict excessive forward motion of the tibia or shin bone. The ACL also contributes to stabilising the amount of angulation and rotation at...
