A physical injury is defined as “damage to a physiological structure” typically as a result of a fall, hit or trauma. This is referring to the physical aspect of the injury itself. Healing from an injury unfortunately is not as simple as experiencing an injury....
In today's society, more and more people are spending extensive hours at their desk - whether it be at home, work or school. As we are getting closer to Christmas people tend to spend longer hours at their desk as it gets closer to crunch...
Managing Joint Hypermobility with Physio Fit Studio: Why Strength is Key Joint hypermobility is “the ability to move joints beyond the typical range.” This might seem like a blessing, especially for athletes, dancers, and yogis. However, it can act as a leading cause of pain, joint...
Pilates or Weight Training: Which Is Right for You? Let’s be honest (again) most of us don’t get enough weight-bearing exercise. Studies show that 2-3 resistance training sessions per week are needed to keep your bones, joints, and muscles at their best. This isn’t about taking a walk or doing chores—it's real,...
Tingling or numbness in your fingers? Nerve pain in your wrist? Weakness in your grip? These are common signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. If left untreated, this condition can interfere with daily tasks and significantly affect your quality of life. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when...
“May I be brutally honest with you?” This week, I’ve seen a rising number of clients coming in with pain due to inactivity. As a physiotherapist, whenever someone presents with new pain or a shift in their usual pattern, I become a bit of a detective....
Your neighbour swears by it, you’ve seen celebrities doing it in magazines, and even that fit colleague is on board. You’ve been hearing about it for ages… and after a lot of thought (and a little procrastination), you’ve decided to give it a try too. Pilates...
The link between posture and developing musculoskeletal problems (and PAIN!) It is important to think about each muscle in the body as having an optimal amount of work it can do before it reaches a point of failure or burnout. When we hold our joints in the...
As discussed in a previous blog, there are 3 main types of headache (Migraine, Tension & Cervicogenic) of which Cervicogenic headache is the most responsive to manual therapy, exercise and posture correction. Cervicogenic headaches, a result of neck pathology, may be exacerbated by: referred pain from the muscles...
Let’s face it, when you have shoulder pain it can be a real bother! You want to do everything you can to make the pain go away and return back to your normal routine as quickly as possible. Making your main goal pain relief is understandable,...
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