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Signs and Symptoms of Prolapse and How Physio Can Help

Prolapse is one of the biggest secrets in women’s health. Did you know that 50% of women who have had children are affected by prolapse, so there are literally millions of women who suffer this condition in silence!  A prolapse is where either the bladder, bowel or...

Training Load, Progression and Running Injury

A recent study, (Damsted et al, 2018) examining the role of training load and progression in running-related injuries found that while most running injuries are related to tissue overload, the evidence supporting effective load-management was not running-specific....

How to: Stretch Quadratus Lumborum

Is your tight Quadratus Lumborum (QL) causing you problems? This muscle sits in your lower back, attached from your 12th rib, the L1-L5 transverse processes of the vertebrae and the iliac crest. When the QL on one side of your back contracts it causes a side flexion...

Exercising With Knee Osteoarthritis

Many people with knee osteoarthritis decrease or stop exercising at the level suggested by the World Health Organisation (150 minute per week of moderate-vigorous exercise) due to fear of making their arthritis worse. However, a recent medical research trial studied...

Deep Neck Flexor Exercises For Headaches & Neck Disorders

Evidence has shown that individuals with neck disorders (including headaches) often have impaired strength and control through their deep cervical flexor muscles. These are the muscles that help you maintain neck stability and good posture. In simple terms, they are...

Adductor Squeeze Test For Athletes with Groin Pain Risk

Groin pain or injuries can be very limiting when trying to play sports. This injury is quite commonly seen in footballers. It can come about from a strain or tear to the adductor muscle group, which runs on the inside of the thigh. Thankfully, a simple test called the...