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“But I’ve never even played tennis!” This is a common phrase we hear as physiotherapists. So, let’s talk about the truth behind tennis elbow – what is it? How did I get it? And most importantly, how do I get rid of it? What is Tennis Elbow? Lateral epicondylalgia...
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The definition of pain is more complex than the average person may think. The international association for the study of pain (IASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or...
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The alarm clock goes off, your feet hit the floor and as soon as you stand up, you experience stabbing pain in your feet for the first number of steps. That is certainly not the right recipe for starting the day off right. If this happens to you, you might be...
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Massage therapy is often an overlooked component of good athletic training. Yet the benefits of including this type of “passive” modality into an athlete’s routine can mean the difference between reaching training goals in a more balanced way and...
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Stressed out? Injured? Feeling tired? Want a better quality of life? Why not get a massage? By receiving regular massage you are relieving your body from the physical and mental stresses that develop during our everyday lives. There is no denying the power of massage...
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One of the biggest buzz phrases in healthcare and rehab is “The Core”. Do you really know what “The Core” is and how to make sure you are strengthening it to the best of your ability? Many believe generic sit up exercises or bracing your abdomen is the key to a...
