Osteoarthritis and Exercise Physiology

Osteoarthritis and Exercise Physiology

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling, making it difficult to move and perform everyday activities. While there is no cure...
Casts

Casts

What are casts? Casts are a rigid support made from either Plaster of Paris, fibreglass, or a synthetic equivalent. They support stable fractures (broken bones) whilst they heal, ensuring the bones stay aligned for optimal union. Common injuries treated with cast...
Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is something we often see as physiotherapists. It is even estimated that up to 70% of people will develop shoulder pain in their lifetime. This type of pain can be very debilitating, affecting many daily activities. A Brief Anatomy The shoulder is a...
Golf Injuries – Part Two

Golf Injuries – Part Two

We’re back with part two of our golf injuries blog. Be sure to check out part one so that you don’t miss anything! More common golf injuries and pains Tennis and Golfer’s elbow Funnily enough, tennis elbow is more common in golf than golfer’s elbow. This...
Golf Injuries – Part One

Golf Injuries – Part One

How do golf injuries occur? Golf is a sport which relies on maximising the rotation of the spine (neck and upper back), hip and shoulder. The forces generated with these movements are not only large in nature but happen at high speed. When the body’s rotation is...