What is hypermobility? Joint hypermobility, also referred to a broader condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), is a condition which causes all or some of a person’s joints have an increased range of movement. Due to this individuals with the condition can move their limbs into extreme and abnormal positions. Because
Injury prevention is an important aspect of elite sports. The nature of injuries and their risk factors vary from the person to person and the type of sport. Risk of sporting injuries are generally higher mid-to-late season due to accumulated load on top of fatigue and inadequate recovery. These injuries
Low back pain is considered a major public health problem, with a 60% to 85% lifetime chance of occurrence. It is a leading cause of work absenteeism. It can limit daily activities, and reduce the quality of one’s life. Studies have shown that low back pain can generate anxiety around
Have you or someone close to recently had a stroke? Are you experiencing difficulty with movements such as getting out of a chair, standing or walking? If so, it may be the time for you to engage in a post stroke recovery therapy plan. What is a Stroke? A stroke
Wrist injuries can be a frustrating and debilitating occurrence, acquired via many separate and distinctive forms. Today we will go through these injuries, their possible causes and how to best manage them. Wrist injuries are often categorized as being either chronic, or acute. Acute injuries Acute injuries typically have
We use our wrists every day which can make wrist pain frustrating and inconvenient. It can also make day-to-day activities or work tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, getting dressed or using a computer more difficult. Many of us simply experience discomfort or fatigue when we place a lot of stress
Working from home has increased over the past few years. COVID accelerated this even further and now most people have something in the way of a home office. The setup of an office is important to minimise the risk of injury. Back, neck and wrist pain are the most common which
The use of the term shoulder impingement implies that something in your shoulder is “pinching” on another structure as you raise your arm to a certain height. This term can create fear among patients and lead to movement avoidance strategies. As physios, our goal is to promote movement and reduce
Shoulder dislocations aren’t taken seriously because of how the injury is displayed in movies. The protagonist escapes an accident or suffers a fall, and the shoulder pops out of place. Then, as if by some miracle, the hero shoves the loose shoulder back in the joint, and the show goes
Do you wonder whether your symptoms are of true joint hypermobility vs motor control? The aim of this blog is to provide you an insight into the difference between true joint hypermobility vs motor control issue. Motor control What is motor control and what causes motor control issues? Motor control
