by seb abbas | Apr 1, 2025 | Injury, Pain management, Physiotherapy
What is the LCL? The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and has only one plane of movement. This means it bends andstraightens but does not twist (much) or move from side to side. To keep the knee from moving in other directions,the knee is supported by...
by seb abbas | Mar 23, 2025 | Pain management, Physiotherapy, Wellness
Pain is a complex and deeply personal experience, shaped by both physical and psychological factors. Understanding how the brain processes pain can help improve management strategies and overall well-being. All pain, regardless of its cause, must be recognised and...
by seb abbas | Mar 16, 2025 | Pain management, Physiotherapy, Wellness
What is Gluteal Tendinopathy? When tendons are repeatedly placed under more tension than they can deal with, they can have a failed healing response. This can cause changes to the structure of the tendon and is known as a tendinopathy. When this occurs in the tendons...
by seb abbas | Feb 22, 2025 | Articles, Injury, Pain management, Physiotherapy, Wellness
What is it? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling on the thumb side of your wrist. It occurs when the tendons that move your thumb—the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)—become irritated and inflamed as...
by seb abbas | Dec 29, 2024 | Injury, Pain management, Physiotherapy
What is it? The Achilles tendon is a band of fibrous tissue located at the back of the ankle. Its main role is to connect the calf muscles to the heel of the foot. This tendon is the largest tendon in the body and when it tightens, as the calf muscles contract, it...
by seb abbas | Nov 3, 2024 | Pain management, Physiotherapy, Rehab
(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...
