Author name: macdonellfamilyphysio

IT’S ALL IN THE WRIST! TALKING: BROKEN WRIST It’s that time of year when slips, trips and falls become more […]

DOES MY BABY NEED PHYSIO? TALKING: TORTICOLLIS Torticollis is a condition where the neck muscles become shorter on one side

IS WORKING FROM HOME GIVING YOU PAIN? TALKING: ERGONOMICS Many individuals working from home in “make shift” office set ups

THE CUP RUNNETH OVER! TALKING: CUPPING THERAPY Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that involves placing cups on the

CHEW ON THIS! TALKING: TMD/JAW DISORDERS   The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your lower

KNEE-D TO KNOW! TALKING: ACL REPAIR The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the centre of the knee that prevents

RIGHT TO THE POINT! TALKING: ACUPUNCTURE   What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture forms part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.It is a therapeutic

YOUR WEAK SPOT: TALKING: ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY   Achilles tendinopathy is an injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of

ARCH NEMESIS! TALKING: PLANTAR FASCIITIS What is Plantar Fasciitis? A disorder of the fascia (connective tissue) which runs across the