GROWING PAINS…. From breaking in new shoes to carrying around heavy schoolbags; there are quite a few physical stresses that school students are under. With P.E. also on the curriculum and growing pains to contend with, physiotherapy treatment can be sought to relieve some of the aches, pains and injuries associated with school students. Upper Body A…
World Cup Year – Common sports related injuries Here at PhysioCare, we see a diverse amount of pathologies and conditions, with it being a World Cup year around the corner let’s discuss the most common injuries that can occur while playing sports, we often see here in our clinics. Sports injuries can often be as…
Why do my joints click? Commonly within PhysioCare, patients present with lots of concern and worry with regards to clicking and grating of joints within their body. A patient’s belief system can often lead to altered behavior which has a negative impact upon their quality of life and daily function and ultimately the condition of…
The human body is often referred to as the greatest machine ever invented. It is such a complex and fascinating structure that scientists could study it forever and still make new discoveries. While every part of the body brings with it its own sense of fascination, the feet are unique in that they support the…
What is Shock Wave Therapy? A shock wave in medical terminology is a sonic pulse that can pass through the surface of a body without injury to act upon the tissues below. It was first used in the area of medicine by urologists in the 1980s in the disintegration of kidney stones and was adapted…
Irish dancers are susceptible to lower limb injuries mainly due to the repeated use and stress placed on the lower limbs through rigorous dancing and dance training. Below are a couple of the most common injuries associated with Irish dancing and an outline of how they can be treated. It is always recommended to see…
UK podiatrist Heidi Meckler investigates – Do Orthoses Work? The other day I came across a very new research paper called “The Myth of Growing Pains” by Sciaroni & Hight in the April/May edition of “Podiatry Management”. They basically discussed the phenomena of growing pains and the ideas which have been bounced back and forth over…
Hazards in the Home Is your home properly equipped for your wellbeing? Are you aware of the hazards in the home for people with all levels of mobility and physical capability? The home environment presents many physical hazards usually disguised as tasks which may seem simple or menial. For those who spend a prolonged amount…