Tennis elbow? Golfer’s elbow? “I don’t even play those sports!!” Pain on either the inside (golfer’s) or outside (tennis) of the elbow is caused by the muscles in our forearm that allow us to grip objects. That’s why it is related to playing sports which require gripping! However, most cases of either tennis or golfer’s […]
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Ankle Injury Prevention
Ankle injuries can be prevented (first-time sprains as well as recurrences) by balance training. So get stuck into the activities listed in our balance exercises blog post! Ankle strapping and bracing can also prevent ankle injuries, as well as reduce the severity of an injury if it does happen. We have ankle braces for sale […]
Balance challenges: It’s so easy to improve your balance!
Why is having good balance useful? Being able to keep your balance is an important life skill! Having good balance can help you perform better at sports and activities and prevent injuries. As we get older, maintaining good balance is crucial in preventing falls and staying independent. A lot of people come in to the […]
HIP PAIN: is it arthritis or something else?
The hip is an incredibly strong and stable joint. It has a lovely deep socket for the ball (head of femur) to sit in, and is surrounded by our biggest and most powerful muscles (gluteus maximus is the biggest muscle in the body!). Considering how important and big the hip joint is, it’s no […]
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 […]
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 […]
