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The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. It has a complex group of structures working together to provide movement in all planes, however, with this great mobility comes a lack of stability. This ball and socket joint is often compared to a golf ball sitting on a tee due to its unstable nature.
Don’t let the wind and rain prevent you from your run. Here are some key tips to consider before you step outside.
In the UK we aren’t lucky enough to have bright sunny weather all year round. We also spend much of our day desk-bound. If we don’t run in the rain we would struggle to ever train outdoors and get some fresh air. It doesn’t have to be miserable as long as you are safe and comfortable.
Inluding rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, strains, anterior knee pains and more. We can diagnose the problem and treat it at Physio LDN, for now have a read of this blog to see if any of this rings true, you might find some top tips for helping yourself. If not, get in touch.
During lockdown, we’ve had to find new ways to exercise. The gyms, pilates studios, astroturf pitches…they’ve all been forbidden fruit while we all socially distance. We’ve seen the nation take up the world’s oldest sports, by the millions. The early morning rush hour traffic has been replaced by thousands of pairs of ASICS, Nike, Adidas, and even the odd pair of Crocs…
Patella tendinopathy is a condition which refers to pain from the tendon which lies just below the knee-cap (patella). A tendon attaches muscle to bone. It results from overuse of the patella tendon particularly from activities which involve jumping and landing…
Most people adopt a flexed posture with excessive scapula protraction. Their shoulder roll forwards, their chin pokes forwards and their upper back becomes more rounded.
This can have a negative affect on your joints and muscles, leading to more wear and tear and potentially earlier onset of arthritis.
Are your children complaining about aches and pains? Unsure whether they have growing pains or an injury? Did you know out physiotherapists are qualified to assess and treat children aged 7 up and are trained in the safeguarding of children?
Emma is our Lead Paediatric Physiotherapist, along with Rebecca they have put together some tips on how to prevent injuries in children.
We know you're trying to keep fit during lockdown, don't let those HIIT classes cause lasting damage, here's some of our top tips:
1. Make sure you are ready early and your equipment is close by so you aren’t running off to find something or over reaching for it.
This is that nagging, annoying sharp pain you feel in your heel when walking. The one that won’t go away, like an annoying toothache or an itch you cannot scratch. Here are some tips which should help ease the pain!
Impingement syndrome can occur when there is a reduced space between the top of the humerus (upper arm bone) and the acromion (bone at the tip of the shoulder). This leads to a ‘pinching’ of the structures that pass through this gap and causes pain.
So many of us are working from home at the moment but a poor set up really can negatively effect your health and wellbeing. At Physio LDN we see a number of injuries that could have been easily prevented by following some simple guidance.
