Tackling Incontinence

Incontinence may refer to any involuntary loss of urine or faeces. Urine leakage in women is often blamed as a consequence of childbirth but did you know that women who have only had caesarians or no children may still experience leakage. Although less common, men may also experience urine leakage especially if they have had …

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Benefits of physiotherapy

Many benefits are available to the public through the widening scope of physiotherapy. The profession addresses orthopaedic, neurological and cardiopulmonary problems among infants, children, adults and geriatric populations. Many physiotherapists consult in private practice and we treat a wide array of conditions. Orthopaedic cases (this includes sports injuries, fractures, spinal pain and headaches to name …

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What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals. As physiotherapists, we treat a wide array of conditions including: Spinal pain and injuries (e.g. disc prolapse) Headaches Sports injuries (e.g. ligament tears) Fractures (e.g. broken arm) Musculoskeletal problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome) Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. following a knee replacement) …

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Knee pain in runners

One of the most common problems in runners is outer (lateral) knee pain caused by IT band friction syndrome. Running physiotherapists can diagnosis and provide treatment for knee pain in runners.

Improving mobility for Crossfit squat

The squat is the foundation lift in Crossfit. Crossfit physiotherapists, screen athletes and identify the individual’s key movement restrictions to improve the squat.