Living with Chronic Pain: How Physiotherapy Can Help You Take Back Control
When people think of physiotherapy, they often picture sports injuries, post-surgery rehab, or a stiff neck that needs loosening up. But there’s another area where physiotherapy plays a powerful — and often underestimated — role: chronic pain management. Chronic pain physiotherapy focuses on helping you understand your pain, regain movement, and retrain your body and […]
What is a TFCC Injury?
The TFCC refers to the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, a complicated structure that is located on the pinky side of the wrist. The TFCC acts as a stabiliser for the wrist joint and supports load transmission between the forearm and the wrist, especially during gripping or twisting movements. Injury to the TFCC can result in pain, […]
Shoulder Bursitis- Why an Accurate Diagnosis is Important
Shoulder bursitis is one of the most common findings that show up on a shoulder ultrasound. But what exactly is shoulder bursitis? A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between structures in many joints throughout the body. The shoulder has five different bursae. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it is referred […]
Rehabilitation Exercises for Adductor Strains
An adductor strain is an injury to the muscles of the inner thigh, commonly known as theadductors. In the human body, there are five different adductor muscles in each leg. Thesemuscles are responsible for pulling the leg inwards towards the midline of the body, as well asstabilising the leg and pelvis during everyday activities and […]
What are AC Joint Sprains & How Do We Treat Them?
AC or acromioclavicular joint sprains are a very common injury in contact sport athletes – accounting for 40-50% of shoulder injuries in contact sports. They also commonly occur in motor vehicle accidents. They usually occur following a fall on the shoulder or elbow. Basic Anatomy of the Acromioclavicular (AC) JointThe AC Joint is where the […]
What is Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)?
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is one cause of hip pain. As the name suggests, it isimpingement between where the femur (thigh bone) and acetabulum (hip socket) meet. Thisimpingement occurs due to ‘deformities’ or structural changes to the head of the femur and/oracetabulum, which may be due to genetics or joint adaptations to high levels of athletic […]
The Importance of a Detailed Assessment in Physiotherapy
A detailed assessment is essential for any physiotherapy treatment plan. It allows the physiotherapist to: The assessment process typically begins with a thorough history taking. The physiotherapist will ask the patient about their pain, its location, onset, duration and severity. They will also ask about the patient’s activities, work and hobbies. This information helps the […]
