Plantar fasciitis – a guide to rehab and recovery
Being able to walk comfortably is something that we can often take for granted. Plantar fasciitis can cause significant heel pain, that can really limit the ability to walk, run,…
Exercise recommendations for Osteoporosis
In recent years it has been shown that exercise is an important part of managing osteoporosis and osteopaenia. It can help prevent a further decline in bone density. The current…
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Also known as ‘growing pains. It is quite a common condition that normally affects sporty teenagers. Cause: Generally, an overuse of the quadricep (thigh) muscle.When the quadricep contracts it creates…
Don’t forget to stretch this Winter
Have you noticed that in colder weather your body feels stiffer and more restricted? We often hold our bodies in more tense postures when we are cold and then coupled…
Do you have Tennis Elbow aka Lateral Epicondylalgia?
Do you have pain on the outside your elbow or your forearm? You may be experiencing lateral epicondylalgia. More commonly known as ‘Tennis Elbow’, it affects more people than just…
Exercises to keep the knees going
Over the years, our poor joints get a lot of wear a tear put through them. Not least of these are the knees. They are often a common source of…
Technology and its impact on our bodies
We are living in an era of great change in technology, most notably around social media and telecommunications. Most people nowadays have one or more devices like a laptop, notebook,…
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a popular and effective technique for treating a variety of acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It involves inserting acupuncture needles into or around dysfunctional tissues, usually leaving them for at least 10 minutes, and sometimes gently moving the needles for extra stimulation.
Lateral (outside) Hip Pain
Hip pain can have various causes. One of the most common we see at PPP is gluteal tendinopathy involving gluteus medius and minimus. It presents as pain on the outside of the hip and can often be diagnosed as bursitis.
