The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue in the sole of your foot that runs from the base of the heel to the base of the toes. Along with the muscles of the foot and ankle, the plantar fascia helps to support the arch of your foot during walking. The...
Many patients ask “what are the core muscles?” or “what exercises are good for core strength?”. Most fitness instructors will talk about the “six pack muscles” (rectus abdominis and obliques) as the core muscles, and show you exercises like crunches, sit ups, and...
Unexplained swelling can often be concerning, as it causes pain, heaviness and can limit your function. There are several conditions which can cause this unexplained swelling, and they can be treated very effectively with some specialist physiotherapy services now...
There are two major types of sprained ankle: Lateral ligament (inversion) sprain in which the foot rolls inwards excessively and pain is felt on the outer ankle, usually underneath the lateral malleolus (bony prominence). This is by far the most common (70-80%)....
Headaches and migraines are debilitating events that affect a large proportion of the population. Over time there have been many theories presented as to why headaches and migraines occur. There has been plenty of research carried out from various professions – and...
