Most people will suffer from back pain at some stage in their life. Overwork, injury, poor posture or poor physical condition can all lead to back pain. Some people suffer from chronic back pain and have resigned themselves to accepting this as their fate, however with the help of physiotherapy, back pain can be eliminated. […]

Knee pain is a common reason for seeking physiotherapy. Because of its location, function and anatomy, the knee is more susceptible to injury than any other joint. The knee is made up of bones, tissue, ligaments and tendons, all of which are covered with a layer of cartilage, which wears thin as we age. These

Physiotherapy appointments are an integral part of the recovery and rehabilitation phase. This is where the vital “legwork” is done to set you on the course back to complete health. Perhaps your progress is (hopefully!) ahead of schedule. If so, congratulations and well done. However, it remains necessary to follow through with these critical meetings.

Headaches sometimes involve or stem from pain in the neck. Computer users, long-distance drivers and others whose jobs require them to keep their head in one position for a long time often suffer from these types of headaches. Head or neck pain accompanied by slurred speech, blurred vision and weakness on one side of the

When all other means of controlling knee pain have failed, a total knee replacement may be the only answer. However, the thought of having a knee replacement is enough to make most people very nervous. With some advice from us and careful preparation, you can get over the procedure with very little discomfort. Before the

The term “shin splints” refers to pain along the inner side of the shinbone or tibia. It is an injury that is seen frequently in runners, however, anyone who is active can be subjected to this painful condition. The term also includes stress fractures, inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the ankle and

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition that can take months or even years to resolve. Therefore, after you are discharged from physiotherapy, you will be given a home exercise program to follow. You should be careful to do the exercises as indicated, i.e. the number of repetitions, frequency etc. By doing so,

A popular rule of thumb is that every kilo of weight loss is equivalent to four fewer kilos of pressure on a knee afflicted with joint osteoarthritis. For obese people, in particular, this can make a world of difference for common activities like walking. A combination of low-impact cardiovascular training (e.g. swimming, cycling), specific muscle

Athletes regularly perform exercises to maintain or improve strength. However, they are not the only ones who can benefit from strengthening exercises. If you are recovering from surgery or prolonged illness, from muscle strain, ligament sprain or another type of soft tissue injury, if you have suffered a fractured bone, if you have just had

Joint mobilisation is a “hands-on” physiotherapy technique commonly used in a clinical setting to improve the range of movement of a joint to lessen stiffness and pain. The technique involves small movements performed by the physiotherapist in an oscillating manner on the joints, Before commencing joint mobilisation, the physiotherapist will determine if it is a