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Soft tissue injury prevention
Soft tissue is the name given to muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin. All of these tissues can be injured as we go through the normal business of life, however, in some cases, a single forceful movement can damage the soft...
Read moreGait analysis reveals a lot about your body
One of the first things a physiotherapist observes when a patient walks into the clinic is his/her gait. Gait, sometimes called ambulation, is the way a person walks. Gait analysis is a detailed inspection of how a person walks. Most...
Read moreExercise programmes
Exercise prescription forms an integral part of most physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes. Exercise is essential to recovery from sports injuries, following surgery, after an acute trauma such as from a fall or fracture, in the management of acute and chronic low...
Read moreAthletics injuries
Avid athletic professionals, as well as amateurs, may encounter debilitating pain and injuries from overtraining, poor technique or accidents. Athletic injuries are common and physiotherapists are trained to treat most athletic injuries to ensure a return to sport that is...
Read moreBack pain
Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is common among athletes who strain their back muscles or it may be the result of spinal injuries such as fractures or sprains. Accidents, falls...
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