by Caroline Hayes | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog, General Physio, Sporting Injuries
Hamstring muscle injuries occur frequently among recreational and elite athletes. Lumbar spine stiffness causing hamstring nerve tension has been shown to delay recovery and increase the risk of recurrent injury. Effects of lumbar spine mobility: The primary movement...
by Caroline Hayes | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog, General Physio
This condition presents with a range of the following symptoms: Pain that travels down the outside of the thigh and occasionally to the knee. Pain when sleeping on the side – especially the affected hip. Pain on rising from a deep chair or after prolonged sitting...
by Caroline Hayes | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog, Pregnancy and Post- Natal
When is it safe for me to start exercising after having a baby? You are able to do exercises to strengthen your Pelvic Floor and Core muscles immediately after the birth of your baby. It is very important that you consult an experienced Physiotherapist to teach you...
by Caroline Hayes | Nov 28, 2013 | Blog, General Physio
Do you know someone who is “double-jointed”? Always spraining ankles or even dislocating knee caps and shoulders? They may have joint hypermobility syndrome. This is a condition that features joints that easily move beyond the normal range expected for a particular...
by Caroline Hayes | Nov 27, 2013 | Blog, Sporting Injuries
This is a very common question I hear around the triathlon world. Generally this is associated with Ironman or 70.3 events however I do hear some Olympic distance athletes report this sensation as well. What can cause the numbness? There are many factors that can...