by Megan Edwards | Mar 16, 2022 | anatomy, Foot and Ankle Clinic, Pain, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Running Clinic, Strengthening, Stretching
INTRODUCTION The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon of the body, it takes much of the load when we are running, jumping, or even walking. Achilles tendinopathy is thought to affect 150,000 people every year in the UK and accounts for 55%-65% of injuries of the...
by Megan Edwards | Mar 2, 2022 | Knee Clinic, Pain, Personal Training, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Rehabilitation, Running Clinic, Strengthening, Stretching
INTRODUCTION The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is a common source of knee pain that we see commonly in clinic. It is due to inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band, and this results in pain that occurs around the outside portion of the knee. The repetitive...
by Megan Edwards | Feb 28, 2022 | anatomy, Exercise, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Running Clinic, Strengthening
INTRODUCTION Every year around 3% of amaetuer athletes injure their ACL, for professional athletes this can be as high as 15%. Pivoting sports such as football have the highest incidence of ACL injuries followed by winter sports like skiing. This is due to the fact...
by Megan Edwards | Mar 1, 2021 | anatomy, Exercise, Pain, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Pre and Post Natal, Rehabilitation, Strengthening, Stretching, Tips, Treatment
← Sitting Exercises and Stretches for a Happy Body ← Sitting Exercises and Stretches for a Happy Body The Sacroiliac joint (commonly referred to as SIJ) lies next to the spine and connects the sacrum with the pelvis (iliac crest). It is a strong, weight...
by Christopher Pettit | May 5, 2020 | Foot and Ankle Clinic, Pain, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Running Clinic, Tips, Treatment
The calf is made up of three muscles: Gastrocnemius Soleus Plantaris The gastrocnemius is the largest and most commonly strained muscle. It crosses three joints, knee, ankle and metatarsals in the foot. The most common place for a strain is on the middle inside...
