The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the ball of the foot. The function of the plantar …
Injury management
How to manage tendinopathy
Tendinopathy is a common injury which is often poorly managed. Tendons are fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to structures in the body in order for …
Does Cartilage Regenerate
Cartilage is a very strong and flexible fibrous tissue found in the body. It takes many forms and serves different purposes throughout the body. There are 3 …
Nutrition and Musculoskeletal Health
Musculoskeletal conditions are classed as non-communicable disorders, and are the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists. They remain the most …
What is Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis is often referred to as if it was one disease or condition. In fact, Arthritis is a family of over 100 different conditions that effect the …
Are anti-inflammatories pain killers?
Commonly in discussing treatment options in the clinic, clients are confused as to the difference between analgesics (pain killers) and non-steroidal …