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Five Reasons To See A Physiotherapist After An Injury
There is no doubt that the human body can be very resilient. Short of regenerating new limbs, our bodies are capable of recovering from large amounts of damage, including broken bones. With this in mind, many people are happy to let nature take it’s course following...
Surprising Skills That Improve With Age
Many of us associate ageing with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as black and white as this. While certain skills and functions do tend to suffer as we age, surprisingly there are many abilities that actually improve as we grow...
Focus on Calf Tears
What are they? The calf muscles refer to a group of muscles at the back of the lower leg that act to point the foot away from the body and play an important role in walking and running. A tear or strain of these muscles occurs when some or all of the muscle fibres are...
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What Is It? The knees function as hinges, allowing your legs to swing forwards and backwards smoothly as you walk, kick and run. The kneecap, also known as the patella, sits at the front of the knee and has a variety of functions, including guiding the muscles that...
Can Poor Balance Lead To Ankle Sprains?
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries and most people have experienced one at least once in their lifetime. While they are common, this doesn’t lessen their negative impacts. Surprisingly, having poor balance might be increasing your risk of ankle...
Zucchini Parmigiana
Ingredients: 1 Large Fresh Zucchini 2 Cups Pureed Tomatoes 4 Large Fresh Basil Leaves 1 Small Clove of Garlic 50g Parmesan Cheese 100g Mozzarella Cheese Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Wash and cut zucchini into slices approximately 1cm...
Three Essential Things To Ask Your Physio
A visit to the physio is never high on anyone's wishlist. It usually means you've been the unfortunate victim of an injury or suffering from pain. While we love to treat our clients, we know that the most desirable outcome is that you no longer need us. Here are some...
Shoulder Labral Tears
(SLAP Tears) What is it? A ring of flexible, fibrous connective tissue, known as the glenohumeral labrum, surrounds the shoulder joint. This labrum increases the stability of the shoulder while allowing for the required flexibility of one of the bodies’ most...
Cucumber and Sesame Salad
Ingredients: 1 whole Cucumber 1 large Lemon 1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp. White Vinegar 1 tsp. Sugar 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1/2 tsp. Salt Slice cucumber into thin slices and set aside. Cut lemon into slices and set juice aside. Combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon...
Focus: The Broken Collarbone
What is it? A broken collarbone, also known as the clavicle, is one of the most commonly broken bones in the body. The collarbone connects the front of the ribcage to the shoulder and is the only bony connection the arm has to the rest of the body. Many muscles attach...
Mixed Seed Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: ½ cup of coconut oil 2 cups of plain flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. baking powder 1½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. grated nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground cardamom ½ tsp. salt 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup coconut cream 2 tsp. pure vanilla...
For Surprising Reasons Why Your Pain is Not Improving
Most tissues in the body have healed completely in six to 12 weeks following an injury, however, many people have severe pain that lasts much longer than this. We know that the intensity of the pain you feel is not always associated with a similar amount of damage. In...
10 Facts About Tendons
Tendons are found all over the body and while you may know a little about them, you might be surprised to learn a few of these facts. Tendons can be found at the ends of muscles. Tendons are simply connective tissues that attach muscles to bone and help them move our...