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When the two surfaces of the hip joint move over each other, they usually move freely without any friction.  However if there is an alteration to either the socket part of the joint (the acetabulum) […]

OSTEOPENIA, a precursor to osteoporosis, is characterized by lower-than-normal bone density, putting individuals at higher risk for developing osteoporosis. Addressing bone health early through physiotherapy, proper nutrition and inflammation management can help prevent the progression from […]

DO YOU ever wonder why when you go to the physiotherapist you are asked a multitude of questions about your history, symptoms, behaviour of symptoms, lifestyle, work life, leisure pursuits and goals?  The information that […]

WE ALL know that as we age, we are less steady on our feet, but why does that happen and how can we change it?  Recently there have been studies showing that your ability to […]

What’s the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?  Acute inflammation is sudden and temporary e.g. as an immediate result of a cut finger. The inflammatory response is your body’s reaction to the injury and the […]

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome) is a common cause of lateral (outside) knee pain that mainly occurs in young athletes – most commonly runners and cyclists. It generally presents as a sharp pain on the […]

Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) is one cause of hip pain, and can cause pain in adolescents, adults and athletes of any age.  FAI occurs when a hip joint is unusually shaped, and this causes pain […]

The importance of your core in recovering from, and preventing injuries, has been known for many years.  Your core is made up of four groups of muscles – Transverse Abdominus, Pelvic Floor, Multifidus and the […]