As a physiotherapist who’s worked with 100’s of patients over the past decade, I’m often asked about TENS units. These small devices have become incredibly popular for managing pain at home, but there’s still a lot of confusion about when… Read More »Do TENS units actually work? The surprising research that will change your mind
As a physiotherapist helping people manage long-term pain, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing and frustrating chronic pain can be, especially when it’s caused by nerve pain. One question I often get is: ‘Why is my doctor giving me antidepressants for… Read More »Hope for nerve pain: How antidepressants bring relief
The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscle to the calcaneus bone in the foot and plays a crucial role in fast-paced movements. The tendon can become irritated when exposed to excessive or new loads such as running faster or further… Read More »When Every Step Hurts: Overcome Achilles Pain and Run Free
Once you have returned to straight line running the next aim is to progress to faster paced running and agility based motions. In this phase the aim is for the injured ankle to achieve at least 95% compared to the… Read More »Ankle sprain recovery: return to running and agility
Phase 2 of your ankle rehabilitation was all about ensuring good strength and balance of the injured ankle. Part 3 starts to look at returning to running, agility motions and returning to full contact sports. The key exercises to be… Read More »Ankle Sprain Recovery: Late phase exercise guide
Once you have completed the early phase of rehabilitation it’s time to start challenging and progressing the strength and stability of the ankle. The key exercises to be able to do prior to starting this phase of rehabilitation include: Single… Read More »Ankle Sprain Recovery: Mid-phase Exercise Guide
Lateral ankle ligament sprains are a frequent injury not only for those who play sport but also for any individual. Research indicates up to 43% of individuals can re-sprain their ankle so it’s important to ensure a thorough rehabilitation program… Read More »Ankle Sprain Recovery: Early Exercise Guide
Ankle sprains can be a real pain and limit your ability to do even the most simple tasks. The early stages of your recovery are important to provide you with the best outcome. The early phase of recovery focuses on… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation
It’s often asked whether a foam roller is worth it. In my opinion a foam roller is a wonderful tool to have available as they can be utilised for many different injuries all over the body. There are several types… Read More »Roll Away Low Back Pain: 5 Essential Foam Rolling Exercises for Relief and Recovery
As a physiotherapist, my daily interactions with patients reveal the significant impact of osteoarthritis (OA) on knee joints. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what osteoarthritis is, its prevalence, symptoms, effective management strategies, and the inclusion of home exercises, along… Read More »Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Physiotherapist’s Comprehensive Guide