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Helpful tips from our Physio’s
about injury prevention, returning to sport after surgery, women’s health and plenty more!

Whiplash

Whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is a type of neck injury that occurs when the head is forcefully moved back and forth on the neck, commonly during a motor vehicle accident. This may cause injury to the muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints of the neck; and can result in pain, dizziness and other symptoms that range from mild to severe.

Stress Urinary Incontinence

What are the benefits of pelvic floor strengthening exercises for reducing stress urinary incontinence?

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / Gluteal Tendinopathy

Historically, pain localised to the outside of the thigh was hypothesised to be caused by inflammation of the trochanteric bursae. However, research has shown that the trochanteric bursae is rarely inflamed on imaging in patients with pain localised to the outside of the thigh (Connell et al. 2003).

Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)

Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) involves low load exercise, placing a cuff above the targeted muscle group and restricting blood flow to the muscles. It is a brief and intermittent occlusion of blood flow.

Gym Q&A with a Physiotherapist

Should I stretch before the gym? How do I squat without knee pain? One of our Senior Physiotherapists, Fiona answers the most common questions we receive about preparing for your next workout.

Squat Anatomy

The squat is a fundamental human movement observable in nearly every aspect of human life. It is also a common exercise used in rehabilitation, general fitness training, and to improve performance in elite athletes.

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