SEVER’S DISEASE Sever’s disease or “calcaneal apophysitis” is a common condition affecting children. It is characterized by an insidious onset of heel pain that usually worsens rapidly. It can be develop in any child but more commonly affects physically active children, and is more common in boys. It develops just before puberty and is most […]
“I thought I’d let the swelling go down before coming to Physio!”…… A misguided statement heard very commonly in Physiotherapy practice. Unfortunately the only benefit of this mindset is the length of time you have to enjoy your Physiotherapist’s company during your recovery! There is conclusive evidence that ‘early accurate assessment and prompt appropriate treatment […]
What is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI) is a hip condition that occurs when the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) rub abnormally creating damage to the hip joint. The damage can occur to the articular cartilage (smooth white surface of the ball or socket) or the labral cartilage (soft tissue bumper of the socket) resulting […]
The shoulder joint (also known as the glenohumeral joint) is the most commonly dislocated joint in the human body. This joint is the most mobile joint in the body with an extended range of motion which allows the arm to move in many different directions. Shoulder dislocation occurs when the head of the upper arm […]
At Total Physiocare we see a wide range of people all with varying conditions that require treatment. For a large majority of these people exercise is a simple and effective way to help reduce their symptoms or manage their condition safely. Throughout this blog you will be able to understand why we use exercise to […]
What is Lumbar Spine Stenosis? Lumbar Spinal stenosis is a common medical condition, affecting the lower (lumbar) region of the back. It is a condition that increases in prevalence in an aging population and is a frequent reason for spinal surgery for adults over 65. Spinal stenosis is characterised as an abnormal narrowing of the […]
At Total Physiocare we not only see a range of musculoskeletal injuries, but we also cater for various other conditions like obesity and weight loss programs. Alex, one of our Physiotherapist has compiled a post in regards to this. Obesity and the need for Bariatric Surgery Obesity is a chronic disease affecting the health of […]
Is learned behaviour & old patterns getting in the way of your health, happiness and potential? See Article below supported by Statistics and Empirical data to the beneficial results of HYPNOTHERAPY In many cases, past experiences set our future behaviours and sets up limitations which effectively constrain our full potential. Hypnotherapy, is commonly used to […]
Painful Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder? What is adhesive capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis, colloquially referred to as frozen shoulder, is a debilitating and painful condition that affects the shoulder joint and can contribute to significant disability. It is often prevalent in adults (40 – 60 years old) and is more common in women. As the name frozen shoulder […]