Do you even lift?
Do you even lift? Whether you’re a powerlifter, manual labourer or a new mum, I’m betting you probably need to lift things every day. “Keep your back straight”, “use your legs”, “bend your knees” are… Read More »Do you even lift?
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What’s the benefit of taping for neck pain
Taping is thought to have more of a neuro-physiological effect versus a actual mechanical effect on tissues. K-tape can benefit patients due to increased proprioception and increased postural stability. Taping can also affect blood circulation… Read More »What’s the benefit of taping for neck pain
Postural Neck Pain
Postural correction may be necessary in patients who have had a neurological dysfunction, but it may also be helpful for persons who do not have a clinical complaint. Poor posture can contribute to breathing problems,… Read More »Postural Neck Pain
Is Bracing Effective?
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is one of my least favorite injuries. It can be disabling, nagging, and sometimes even relentless! A commonly recommended treatment involves the use of a tennis elbow strap. There has… Read More »Is Bracing Effective?
Elbow Bursitis- What is it and What can i do about it?
The elbow contains a large, curved, pointy bone at the back called the olecranon, which is covered by the olecranon bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that allows smooth movement between the bone and overlying skin.… Read More »Elbow Bursitis- What is it and What can i do about it?
Golfers Elbow
Eccentric training of the wrist extensors has been shown to be effective in treating chronic medial epicondylalgia. A study conducted by Tyler and others in 2014 studied the efficacy of adding eccentric exercise to standard… Read More »Golfers Elbow
What’s the Latest with Tennis Elbow Strengthening?
Load Management Load management and activity modification are vital in the rehabilitation of tennis elbow. From the elite athlete to the weekend warrior this can often feel like the end of the world. This… Read More »What’s the Latest with Tennis Elbow Strengthening?
What Is Tennis Elbow?
What is it? Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis is an overuse injury of the forearm and the wrist extensors tendons, primarily the extensor carpi radialis brevis and common extensor tendon typically presents as… Read More »What Is Tennis Elbow?
Rehabilitation of Peroneal Tendinopathy
1) Strengthening As soon as it is comfortable to do so, you should start strengthening the Peroneal muscles. Strengthening helps the collagen fibres within the tendon to realign and also helps develop the strength… Read More »Rehabilitation of Peroneal Tendinopathy