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Unraveling the Mystery of Runner’s Knee: Causes, Prevention, and Long-Term Solutions
An Overview of Runner's Knee and Methods of Recovery Participating in running or other high-impact activities can be exhilarating and empowering, but it's not without its challenges. One common hurdle that many athletes encounter is runner's knee, also known as...
The Psoas Muscle: Unraveling Its Importance and Role in Movement
Activating the Core: Targeted Exercises for Strengthening the Psoas Muscle In the world of anatomy, there are certain muscles that play a significant role in human movement and function. One such muscle is the psoas muscle, often overlooked but incredibly vital to our...
Unlocking the Power of Intramuscular Stimulation: A Revolutionary Approach to Pain Relief
Exploring Clinical Applications of Intramuscular Stimulation Living with chronic pain can be debilitating and significantly affect one's quality of life. Thankfully, medical advancements continue to offer innovative solutions for managing pain. Intramuscular...
The Chin-Up vs Pull-Up: Which One is Better for Building Muscle?
Debunking the Myths with Evidence When it comes to upper body exercises, few movements rival the effectiveness and versatility of the chin-up and pull-up. These compound exercises engage multiple muscle groups in the upper body, including the back, arms, and...
5 Best Glute Medius Exercises
Strengthen Your Glutes and Improve Stability Maintaining an active lifestyle requires strong and stable muscles, and one crucial muscle often overlooked is the gluteus medius. The gluteus medius, located in the buttocks, plays a key role in hip stability and overall...
Torn Rotator Cuff – What Does It Mean?
Understanding The Care Path Through Physiotherapy And What It Means For You. How can Physiotherapy help with a torn rotator cuff problem? Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of rotator cuff tears, helping individuals regain strength, restore range...
Understanding Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
From Shoulder Tendinopathy to Achilles Tendinopathy: What You Need to Know Tendon pain and injury can be a confusing topic, particularly when you’re the one suffering. With various ‘quick fix’ options being advertised, as well as online fitness gurus proclaiming one...
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome – What It Is And How To Fix It
What You Need to Know About Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement syndrome is one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic. It’s also one of the most misunderstood by patients. Impingement suggests that something is pinching, and it is commonly...
Reasons To Visit A Physical Therapist
Top Five Reasons To Visit A Physical Therapist: We’ve been in this game for a long time and one of the questions we often ask patients is, “how would you describe physio to a friend?” The responses often range from an “I don’t actually know” to a “ you’ll show...
Osteoarthritis Myths
Osteoarthritis Myths At South Island Physiotherapy, we educate patients regarding Osteoarthritis every single day. Over the past 11 years two things have become clear: 1. Osteoarthritis scares the heck out of people and 2. It is often highly misunderstood...
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