Written by Sam Lutze – Therapia Physio (and previous junior cross-country state representative)Please see the following video demonstrating the exercises described in this blog: Why leg stretches are important: If we use runners (or walkers, or anyone who plays...
The Anatomy of the Knee – What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?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...
Shoulder pain is a very common condition, affecting about 65% of people at some point in their lives. There can be many different causes for the pain, and there are many different structures around the shoulder joint that can become painful. Being the most mobile...
UNDERSTANDING BACK PAIN Over 90% of people will experience lower back pain at some stage in their life so if you’re reading this, chances are you know the feeling and know how much it sucks! It stops you doing what you love and at its worst can take the freedom and...
What is it? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that affects almost all the joints of the body. The knees are some of the most commonly affected joints, with many people experiencing at least a small degree of osteoarthritis over the age...
Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person and condition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce knee pain throughout the day. 1. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest culprits...
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