What is lymphoedema? Lymph is a high-protein fluid in the body which flows between soft tissues. Oedema is the scientific term for swelling. Lymphoedema, therefore, is a high-protein swelling resulting from fluid build-up in soft tissues, which then forms a…
Healthy Movement Day 2016
Free event on Wednesday 8th of June, 1pm-7pm at the A+ Physio clinic in Moana Pool in association with Moana Gym.
Shoulder Dislocations
Shoulder Dislocations The shoulder is an amazing joint with incredible flexibility. It doesn’t attach directly to the spine, like the hip joint; instead, it is held to the body through a complicated system of musculature and indirectly by the…
How To Beat Workout Soreness
How To Beat Workout Soreness Most of us are familiar with the post-exercise soreness that comes after a particularly strenuous exercise session. This pain, which is usually accompanied by stiffness and weakness, is often referred to as Delayed Onset…
ACL Reconstructions
A common injury of the knee is a tearing of the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). This ligament is very important for stability of the knee and often needs to be repaired surgically. The primary function of the ACL is to…
Three Things Your Physio Wants You To Know
Three Things Your Physio Wants You To Know Every profession has a unique perspective of life that can only be achieved from years of experience in that area. Here are three things that experience has taught your physio:…
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Golfer’s elbow is defined as chronic degeneration of the tendon on the inside of the elbow, usually due to overuse. As its name implies, it is a condition common in golfers. However, as with all sporting injuries, this condition can…
Surprising Skills That Improve With Age
Many of us associate aging with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as black and white as this. While certain skills and functions do tend to suffer as we age, surprisingly there are…
Understanding Arthritis
Most people experience joint pain at some point in their lives, and many will assume that their joint pain is arthritis-related, especially as they get older. But what is arthritis? How do medical professionals determine if the condition of “joint…
Focus On De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects two tendons on the thumb-side of the wrist. These tendons are responsible for moving the thumb sideways and backwards and sometimes become trapped as they pass…