Foot Strength

Foot Strength

From the ground up! Did you know that our toes should be as flexible as your fingers?  Could you type an email, send a text or play a musical instrument with your toes?  No? Then read on… Key Facts Did you know that 25% of our bones and muscles are located...
Hip Mobility

Hip Mobility

Mobility: The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. Having good hip mobility means to have usable ranges of motion through the joint, strength through the range and control of the joint. The hip girdle is a complex area with over 15 muscles, each working...
Tight Calf Muscles

Tight Calf Muscles

Our calf muscles in the lower leg are muscles that we use every day to walk, stand and generally move around so they can become tight when working a lot. Here are our top tips on what to look out for and what you can do about tightness if it happens to prevent it...
Knee Pain

Knee Pain

Knee pain is possibly one of the most common complaints from patients in therapy today, and there can be a variety of causes. The location and severity of the pain may vary depending on the cause and the structure involved. Common types of knee pain include: Anterior...
Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles Tendonitis

So, what is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the thick band of tissue that connects the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle at the back of the lower leg to the heel bone. Achilles tendonitis commonly occurs in those who...