As some social sports are starting to commence - which is super exciting! It is important to remember if there has been a period off that sport to gradually reload to reduce injuries. Particularly common in netball is chronic ankle instability - where the ligaments have undergone deformation and is susceptible to reinjury due to a lack of passive control. But retraining through proprioception exercises and bracing or strapping to provide control can keep you in the game.
Hip pain? Here’s some great general information on common hip pain concerns.
Read MoreSome fun facts about bone health. Osteoporosis is something that can be silent until you have an insufficiency fracture. We all should be doing daily preventative habits to help support the skeletal system, before we are diagnosed with OP or have a fracture. The list is endless to help support bone building (exercise, diet and lifestyle all impact this system). If you are unsure of how you can best support this system book today to have a chat and get a plan going. Happy moving EMP.
Read MoreWhen I assess ‘dizziness’ or more correctly speaking vertigo, the eyes can tell me a lot of information. It’s more than just staring deeply into your eyes ... I’m looking for ‘nystagmus’, which is a involuntary rhythmical eye movement that causes the eyes to ‘beat’ or move in certain directions. These ‘beating’ directions have meanings and alongside your history it fits into a clinical picture. The information gained can provide the likely source, location and if it is treatable through Physiotherapy or if you need a referral to a specialist.
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