You say arthrosis, I say arthritis. Scan reports are full of words that sound alarming to anyone not medically trained, and people often read them as a verdict on their joint. Most of these phrases are describing ordinary age-related change. Here is what the common ones actually mean. One thing to k...
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Osteoarthritis is common, it gets more common every decade, and it is often described as wear and tear. All of that is true and none of it is the whole picture. Here is what is actually happening in the joint, why some people get it badly and others barely notice, and what genuinely changes the outc...
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**Growth bone cells to the rescue.** Isn't it crazy to think that your bones are constantly changing? Always in a state of flux. It is the battle of good vs evil, with the osteoblasts battling against the osteoclasts. High-impact exercise, such as running and jumping, increases osteoblastic bone cel...
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Tendonitis and tendinopathy are a common complaint seen within the physio clinic. $1 can get all angry with you if you load them up too fast or too soon ( think training for only 2 weeks before the City to Surf and then hitting that race day a little under prepared), if you do not allow enough rest...
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The hip withstands tremendous forces over our lifetime. $1, running, standing and stairs really put huge forces through this joint. This can be in the order of up to 800% of our body weight for activities such as running and jumping. Astounding! Arthritis and pain in the hip is a common complaint as...
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The pubic symphysis joint is a specialised joint located in the pelvis, specifically between the left and right pubic bones. It connects the 2 halves of the pelvis. The joint is composed of fibrocartilage, which provides strength and stability while allowing slight movement. The pubic bone itself is...
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💪The hip needs to withstand massive forces inside the joint in our everyday tasks. Here are some examples of the size of these. Muscles of our hip, especially the abductors, need to offer huge amounts of tension and power to withstand these loads. The abductors are a part of our larger gluteal musc...
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I adore moving slowly, especially in a mindful movement class like Pilates reformer or my mat classes. The same can be said for weights at the gym. Moving slowly feels safe and it feels really good. The after effects are huge in the days that follow, but why do slow movements work so well? There are...
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Oestrogen, the female hormone, plays a huge role in the body of every woman. It's levels are always changing throughout the life cycle of a woman, with the monthly menstrual cycle, decreases during peri-menopause and beyond, and it's manipulation through a woman's life with the oral contraceptive pi...
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When it comes to good shoulder function, upper back posture and a content neck, it all comes down to the work across your upper back and shoulder blade support muscles. We call this 'scapular stability.' When your shoulder blades (or scapulae) are supported with the right muscles and in the correct...
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