Dance Injuries
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. If their muscles are not strong and coordinated enough to support their joints a dancer can get pain. If a dancer's joints are not flexible [...]
Dizziness / Vertigo
Dizziness can be caused by both serious or minor problems and you should consult your general practitioner if you have dizziness repeatedly or persistently. There are some forms of dizziness that physiotherapy can help such as Meniere's disease, other inner ear problems and stiffness in the neck. Treatment can involve Cawthorne Cooksey exercises, postural exercises [...]
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulders generally occur between the ages of 40 and 60. The cause is not known but the capsule that surrounds the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, painful and gradually gets tighter. This stiffens the shoulder, hence reducing movement. As the condition continues, it becomes less painful, but the shoulder remains very stiff. It is thought [...]
Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. If you are getting frequent headaches, see you GP to investigate for more serious causes of your headache before seeking physiotherapy treatment. If there are no serious causes of your headache then physiotherapy often helps. Tightness in the neck muscles, especially those that attach to the [...]
Muscle Weakness
Weakness can occur in muscles after injury or gradually from postural & movement habits. Common muscles affected by weakness are: Deep neck flexors (Longus Capitis & Longus Colli) Shoulder rotator cuff muscles (Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Subscapularis), Scapula muscles (Serratus Anterior Spinal core muscles (Transversus Abdominis & Lumbar Multifidus) Hip abductors (Gluteus Minimus & Medius), Hip external [...]