What is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo also known as BPPV is a common cause of vertigo which usually gives the brief sensation of spinning or dizziness associated with moving the head. BPPV is a mechanical problem in the inner ear. It occurs when some of the...
With so much public education about the dangers of sun damage, the last thing you’ll be expecting to hear is that you’re not getting enough sunshine. However, in some countries up to 30% of the population have inadequate vitamin D status, increasing to more than...
Why are workplace injuries so common? The nature of work is that we are often required to complete the same task for hours. We can also find ourselves faced with time constraints and deadlines that lead to lazy postures and taking shortcuts, simply to get the...
High ankle sprains involve a ligamentous injury slightly above the ankle joint. There are two long bones, tibia and fibula, that together form a stable surface connection for which the ankle can move on. The stability of this joint is crucial for the function of...
Walking aids vary from a walking stick, crutches or frames also known as walkers, this ranges from the least support to the most support making them more stable. They come in all different shapes and sizes so are guaranteed to find one that suits you and your mobility needs. Walking aids...
Ice has been a common initial injury technique used among many when an injury first appears. When someone rolls their ankle, most of us instinctively grab an ice pack. When we see professional athletes get injured, they’re wrapped in ice before they’ve even made it off the field. But...
What is the AC joint? The AC joint is a plane synovial joint formed between the acromion of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the distal end of the clavicle (collarbone), on top of the shoulder. The joint is stabilised by the acromioclavicular (AC) ligaments, coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments and the coracoacromial (CA) ligament (Kiel & Kaiser, 2020). This joint is...
Who is it for? A swimming assessment should be performed on elite or casual swimmers who train on a regular basis. Due to the repetitive nature of swimming, a swimmer who has an underlying weakness or restricted range is more prone to injury. Why is it important? Swimmers...
Many people believe that once you have a “bulging disc” that you’ve been sentenced with a bad back for life. A recent meta -analysis (Zhong et al 2017) has shown that 2/3 of disc bulges spontaneously heal on their own. Many of these being within a...
A case presented in the clinic this week of a very athletic client who had previously suffered a muscle strain/tear in their calf muscle. This had been treated well initially, but on trying to return to running, they suffered ongoing pains in the base of...