RIB INJURIES: Physiotherapists can effectively assess and treat rib injuries from the acute presentation through to chronic rib lesions. Acute rib injuries are usually traumatic and occur most commonly as a result of a sporting incident. However, rib injuries may [...]
Physiotherapy for TMJ dysfunction - Beaumaris Physiotherapy JAW PAIN OR CLICKY JAW? This is most likely originating from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. SYMPTOMS Common symptoms indicating TMJ dysfunction can include headaches, jaw and/or face pain, jaw clicking during chewing, ear [...]
Knee (Patellofemoral) Pain The most common type of knee pain is patellofemoral pain. In a correctly functioning knee, the knee cap (patella) runs up and down a groove (intercondylar groove). This is controlled by the muscles around the knee. If these muscles aren't [...]
Neural Centralisation Chronic pain states can lead to neural sensitisation and centralisation. This complex condition results in decreased patient responsiveness to the usual treatments implemented for musculoskeletal pain and injury. What is pain? Pain is an output of the brain, [...]
Acute Ankle Sprains Treatment administered in the first 24 hours is the most important determinant of long-term recovery from an acute ankle sprain. Chronic or recurrent ankle sprains also need physiotherapy rehabilitation to achieve stability and should be treated immediately by [...]
