It has been almost twenty years since it was proven that stretching before exercise doesn’t prevent injury. The practice of stretching before activity is still really common. It has hung around long after it has been disproved, in a similar way that RICE has been disproved but is still common practice (as discussed in my blog) . One of […]
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TENDONS: tricky or treasure?
Tendons are amazing structures! I consider them “high performance” structures. Mostly, they connect a muscle to a bone, allowing that bone to be moved by the muscle. (Ligaments connect bones to bones – also amazing structures – more on them another time!). Tendons have incredible tensile strength, and change according to the loads we […]
SPRING HAS SPRUNG…!
It’s not just the animal and plant kingdoms that gets moving in Spring. We humans get a sense that we need to be active every time Spring rolls around! Being active and starting new exercise routines is everything we love to support at AA Physiotherapy. Here are three quick tips to make it a […]
Physio Myths Debunked! Time for RICE to take a hike…
It is so deeply ingrained that the first thing you should do after an injury is to Rest Ice Compress and Elevate. It’s catchy and easy to remember, but it was never evidence-based. The person who coined the term, Dr. Gabe Mirkin, has moved on from the 1970s concept. We now know that icing […]
Knee surgery and Physiotherapy
One of our most favourite things to do here at AA Physiotherapy is post-op rehabilitation! Most people require physiotherapy rehabilitation after knee surgery. Even better, seeing your physio before the surgery helps get you as strong as possible before your operation. Sometimes, working together with your physio and doctors can mean delaying or even avoiding […]