by Steffi Simpson | Nov 6, 2024 | TFD Therapy
The hip joint is one of the most vital components of our musculoskeletal system, playing a critical role in our ability to walk and run. Structurally, the hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, where the head of the femur (thigh bone) fits into the acetabulum, a socket...
by Steffi Simpson | Oct 24, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Despite its growing popularity, many people are still unfamiliar with what dry needling entails and how it can benefit them. This blog will provide an in-depth look at dry needling therapy, covering what it is, how it works, the benefits of it and the conditions it...
by Steffi Simpson | Oct 9, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Stretching is a physical exercise responsible for improving range of motion and flexibility as it lengthens and elongates muscles. Alongside improving flexibility, there are many additional benefits to stretching of which we highlight below: Improved...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 25, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Hands up if you’ve ever had an ache, pain or niggle? Almost everyone, right? Hands up if you’ve ever tried to continue training through an injury because “it’ll go away by itself”? Again, too many hands up. Hands up if injury prevention methods are something...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 11, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Ankle sprains are common injuries. Around 85% of them involve the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. These are called lateral ankle sprains. Lateral ankle sprains usually happen when the ankle turns inward upon landings, but other movements such as rotating the foot...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 3, 2024 | TFD Therapy
Movement screening is a comprehensive assessment tool used by fitness professionals, physiotherapists, and sports coaches to evaluate an individual’s fundamental movement patterns. It involves a series of standardised tests designed to identify imbalances,...
