Physiotherapy for Hand, Wrist and Finger Injuries

Physiotherapy for Hand, Wrist and Finger Injuries Injuries to the hand, wrist and fingers can be divided into two main categories. They are either acute injuries, which occur suddenly as a result of direct impact or a fall onto an outstretched hand, or chronic overuse...

Physiotherapy for Mid and Upper-Back (Thoracic Spine) Pain

Physiotherapy for Mid and Upper-Back (Thoracic Spine) Pain The section of your spine located below the neck and above your lower-back is known as the thoracic spine. This is also commonly referred to as the mid- or upper-back. It contains 12 vertebrae (spinal bones)...

Physiotherapy for Back of Thigh (Hamstrings) Pain

Physiotherapy for Back of Thigh (Hamstrings) Pain The hamstrings are the muscle group located on the back of the thigh and are composed of 3 different muscles that start and finish in different points in the leg and pelvis. The 3 muscles are biceps femoris,...

Physiotherapy for Front of Thigh (Quads) Pain

Physiotherapy for Front of Thigh (Quads) Pain The front of the thigh is the location of the muscle group known as the quadriceps or ‘quads’. This muscle group contains 4 muscles including the vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris....

Physiotherapy for Shin Pain

Physiotherapy for Shin Pain What are Shin Splints? People who do a lot of running will often complain of ‘shin splints’ which is a general term for any pain experienced in the shin. There are several different conditions which can cause shin pain and it’s important to...