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Elbow pain
Elbow pain most of the time is either tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis). Both conditions are related to inflammation and swelling of the large tendons either on the inside (golfers) or outside (tennis) of the elbow. Where is the damage? To begin with swelling and inflammation cause pain because of small […]
The pelvic floor- the who, what, when, where and how? by Janette O‘toole Women’s Health Physiotherapist
1- What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a sling that spans the bottom of the pelvis, much like a trampoline. It is comprised of muscle, ligaments, connective tissue and nerves.
Hamstring Strain: a common sporting injury
One of the most common injuries in sport is the hamstring strain, as these muscles are very susceptible to injury. The hamstrings are a group of muscles on the back of the thigh. The upper part of these muscles attach to the lower part of the pelvis and the lower part attaches just below the […]
Groin strain: A common sporting injury
A groin strain results from putting too much stress on muscles in your groin and thigh (mostly commonly the adductor longus muscle is affected). If these muscles are tensed too forcefully or too suddenly, they can get over-stretched or torn. Groin pulls are common in people who play sports that involve a lot of kicking, […]