15 Oct 2021
October 15, 2021

Knee Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis (OA or degenerative arthritis) is a degenerative disease that is characterized by the gradual decrease in cartilage on the bone surface of the femur (thigh bone) and it’s articulation with the tibia (shin bone).  Cartilage is the structure that protects your bones and helps cushion them with movement and activities. The breakdown of cartilage.. read more →

Finding the right pillow and mattress can be really hard work, or a real pain in the neck! The average person spends on average between 7 and 9 hours sleeping so theoretically it is just as, if not more important to ensure good sleeping postures and habits as it is work ergonomics.  Choosing the wrong.. read more →

Acute low back pain is one of the most common conditions that we see at the clinic. Often, it is the first time the patient has experienced pain in their lower back at this intensity and it can be frightening and concerning. Sometimes all we want to do is find a comfortable position and stay.. read more →

Texter’s thumb is a very painful condition that is medically referred to as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. It affects two main tendons of the thumb and wrist called the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) and the abductor pollicis longus (APL). In repetitive tasks of the thumb, or with prolonged sustained contraction, the muscles fatigue and tighten. As.. read more →

As many of us are goal orientated and want to know that the exercise we are doing is going to help us, we get asked this question regularly. Pilates results are just like any other exercise forms in regards to toning and strengthening. To quote Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates, “In 10 sessions you.. read more →