Lateral hip pain can be quite a difficult condition to treat and may significantly affect sleep and physical function. The symptoms are believed to be caused from tears or hardening of the gluteal tendons and bursitis is also a common finding. The evidence suggests the condition is caused by compression of the tendons at the […]
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Pre and post natal care
Check out our article on Ryde District Mums Here at Ryde Road Physiotherapy we care for all women who are mothers to be and those who are mothers already. The article shares some common misconceptions of pain and what is accepted during pregnancy or afterwards. We shed some light on the matter, click below to […]
Tips for Runners aged 40+
Many people enjoy running as a form of exercise and while there will be performance declines as we age, with the right training people can expect to continue into their 60s and beyond. Research has found that the old myth that years of running will cause arthritis is incorrect and running may actually have a […]
Load vs Capacity
A really simple explanation of the relationship between load and capacity and how this relates to injuries. Basically all tissue have a certain level of capacity and if the mechanical load appilied is higher than their capacity then there is an increased risk of injury or pain! Credit to Kevin Maggs @Runningreform
Tips for Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior (Patellofemoral) knee pain is a very common condition that has a gradual or acute onset characterized by pain localised to the front of the knee. Symptoms are usually agravated by activities that load the leg such as squatting, jumping, prolonged sitting, running (espiecially hills). Symptoms can often reoccur and can persist for years and […]
Sailing Injuries
Sailing in a harbour city is quite popular and encompasses various classes of boats from single handed dinghies to keelboats. Injuries in sailing can result from: Lack of fitness Overuse/Overtraining Trauma. The physical demands of a sailor will vary greatly with boat class and the specific job and the most common overuse injuries are seen […]