Monthly Archives: July 2015
Osteoarthritis
Normal healthy joints have a protective layer at the end of each bone called the cartilage. This cartilage is smooth, strong and absorbs the stress put on the joint to protect the bone. In osteoarthritis it becomes thin and brittle … Continue reading
Injury Free Holidays
It is great that Summer has come around again and I hope everyone has some lovely holiday plans this year. Unfortunately, travel plans can lead to pain due to long car journeys, sitting awkwardly in plane seats and sleeping in … Continue reading
Sports Physio
Avril has extensive experience working as a Sports Physio. She started her sports physio career on the side of a Gaelic football pitch in London. She was the team physio for the Fulham Irish Gaelic Football Team. This involved treating … Continue reading
What is Foam Rolling?
Foam Rolling is a self myofascial release technique. Fascia is the layer of connective tissue covering our muscles and there is some evidence that this can become tight and cause pain. Using a foam roller will help release tight muscles … Continue reading
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis, is pain that is felt at the outside of the elbow joint. However it is not always caused by playing tennis!. The elbow joint is surrounded by muscles and tendons that move the elbow joint, … Continue reading
