Gastric Reflux, often abbreviated as GERD/GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), is a common condition that can be symptom free or you may have regurgitation, a feeling of heart-burn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing or feeling very full and bloated after eating. This may or may not be associated with a hiatus hernia, where part of the stomach [...]
Achilles tendinopathy is commonly caused by poor foot biomechanics, which may require a podiatrist to fit orthotic insoles or off the shelf insoles may be adequate. Insoles are not always required as strengthening and proprioeceptive exercises can be enough to resolve poor biomechanics. The calf muscle and proprioception (balance ability) are likely to be poor [...]
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. This can happen when the ankle turns inwards (inversion) during sport or just when walking on an uneven surface. The muscles that help to prevent inversion of the ankle can also become injured and may make you prone to recurrence of ankle injuries. Treatment with ultrasound, [...]
Anterior knee pain is a general term for patellar tendinopathy, maltracking of the patella, and chondromalacia patella. There may be problems in the pelvis and hip that contribute to anterior knee pain, such as pelvis rotations, tight iliotibial bands (ITB), and weak hip abductor/external rotator muscles (Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Piriformis). This needs to be [...]
Dancers frequently have pain and dysfunction in many different joints. This is due to the demands placed on their body which require extremes of flexibility, control, coordination, strength and endurance. Many dancers are hyper-flexible as this helps them to move their bodies into the extremes of range that they require for some forms of dance. [...]
De Quervain's is an overuse injury of tendons of the thumb, specifically the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus. There is usually pain with grasping and when moving the thumb away from the rest of the hand. It is common in nursing mothers from holding the head of their child for extended periods of [...]
The most common joints for dislocations or subluxations are the shoulder, the knee cap (patella) and fingers. Some disolcations are from trauma, usually from contact sports, and can happen to anyone. These usually require the assitance of a physiotherapist or doctor to help self reduce/relocate the joint. Other people who are hyperflexible can sublux (partially [...]
Dizziness can be caused by both serious or minor problems and you should consult your general practitioner if you have dizziness or vertigo. There are some forms of dizziness that physiotherapy can help such as dizziness after a stroke or head injury, Meniere's disease, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPV), inner ear problems (Vestibular vertigo) such [...]
The most common foot pain is plantar fasaciitis. The plantar fascia is located on the sole of your foot and this can become dysfunctional with changes in loading without long enough rest periods for your body to adapt to the new load. Examples of this include: increasing running distance and/or speed. Spending more time on [...]
