Physiotherapy for Foot Pain

Physiotherapy for Foot Pain The foot, like the hand and wrist is another complicated area of the body that contains many bones, ligaments, muscle and nerves. Because of its complexity, foot problems can sometimes be difficult to diagnose, so thorough assessment by an...

Physiotherapy for Ankle Pain

Physiotherapy for Ankle Pain The ankle joint is an important and commonly injured joint in the body. In order to propel us forward during walking, running and sport, the ankle transfers very high loads from our body and working muscles to the ground. It relies upon a...

Physiotherapy for Calf and Heel Pain

Physiotherapy for Calf and Heel Pain The calf muscle is comprised of 3 different muscles: the gastrocnemius (gastroc), the soleus and the lesser-known plantaris. These muscles join together towards the ankle and have a common tendon known as the Achilles tendon, which...

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...

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....