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Hamstring Strain: a common sporting injury

May 30, 2017/in Physiotherapy /by Main_User1

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 […]

Mind the gap- the post-baby belly by Janette O’Toole Women’s Health Physiotherapist

September 18, 2016/in Physiotherapy /by Main_User1

During pregnancy, the growing baby and hormonal changes cause the tummy to stretch. As the baby continues to grow, the tummy muscles (rectus abdominus) may start to stretch apart or separate and a ‘gap’ can form where the muscles join down the center of the abdominal wall. This gap is known as diastasis of rectus […]