What is it? Medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, shin splints is a term used to refer to pain along the inside of the tibia or shin bone. Th ...
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Patella Dislocations
What is it? The knee joint is composed of the thigh bone, (femur) and leg bone (tibia) and a small floating bone at the front, commonly known as the knee ...
Physiotherapy Tips For A More Comfortable Sleep
For most of us, the hours we spend sleeping are simply a time for rest and recovery. However, you might be surprised to learn that your sleeping position ca ...
Do You Really Need to Stretch?
Stretching has long played an important role in the world of sport and fitness, with many athletes stretching religiously before and after exercise in hopes ...
Some Important Information About Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is thought to affect up to 60 to 80% of the Western population throughout the course of their life. Many people do not have any precedin ...
Relaxation Tips for Pain Management
Can prolonged stress affect your pain and healing? There's a strong suggestion that it can, particularly with chronic pain. If you suffer from ongoing pain ...
Focus On: High Ankle Sprains
What are they? The ankle consists of three bones, the tibia, fibula and talus, all held together by thick fibrous ligaments. The bottom parts of the tibi ...
Focus On: Hamstring Tears
What are they? The hamstrings are a large group of muscles, located at the back of the thigh. Their job is to bend the knee, move the hip backwards and s ...
Making the Most Of Your Physio Treatment
Seeing a physiotherapist is an important investment in healing and recovery from injury. Here are a few tips to help get the best outcomes from your treatme ...
Working From Home: Stretches
Do you work from home? Are you exhausted? Is your back bothering you? Do you suffer from neck pain?Workers are always looking for ways to be pr ...
Focus On: Ankylosing Spondylitis
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory, autoimmune arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is chara ...
Why Do Tendon Injuries Take So Long To Heal?
Why Do Tendon Injuries Take So Long to Heal?If you have ever suffered from a tendon injury you will know that the recovery can be frustratingly ...
A Wrist Injury: Scaphoid Fractures
Scaphoid FracturesThe scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist that connects the radius to the hand, and it is situated near the thumb. Scaphoid f ...
Focus On: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a small space base of the hand. This tunnel is covered by a thick ligament and creates a small tunnel where various nerves ...
Is Surgery the Right Decision For You?
For many patients, deciding to have surgery following an injury can be incredibly difficult. The thought of surgery can be daunting, yet ensuring the best o ...
Pilates: Keeping Healthy, Staying Safe
The Federal Government has recently been stating that “Pilates Studios” are classified as "indoor sporting venues”. These definitions do not apply to physio ...
PhysioChoice’s COVID-19 Action Plan
Our priority at PhysioChoice is to continue to provide you with the highest quality services possible in our practice network.