What Is Sinus Tarsi Syndrome? A Guide You Won’t Find on Your Typical Health Blog
Have you ever rolled your ankle and thought, “It’ll be fine in a day or two”—only to find months later that a strange, nagging pain lingers near the front of your ankle? That was me, limping out of a weekend football match, dismissing it as a minor sprain. But the ache didn’t go away. And […]
Is the Mediterranean Diet Good for PCOS?
Have you ever wondered if the food on your plate could actually help balance your hormones? That was the question I asked myself when I was first diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Like many women, I felt overwhelmed by the barrage of conflicting advice on diet and lifestyle. After trying fad diets and restrictive […]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints): A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Lasting Relief
Have you ever gone for a run, only to be stopped by a burning pain along the inside of your lower leg? You might have brushed it off as a minor ache, but that persistent discomfort could be a sign of something more specific: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome—commonly known as shin splints. I still remember […]
How Physical Therapy Can Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Realistic Path to Relief
“Can movement actually help when your joints feel like they’re on fire?” That was the question I asked my physiotherapist two years ago when my mum was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Her hands were stiff, her knees swollen, and her mornings began with an hour-long struggle to get out of bed. The idea of […]
Title: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Therapies: What Actually Works?
Have you ever felt a strange tingling in your fingers, or an unexplained ache that radiates from your neck down to your arm? A few years ago, I did. I chalked it up to bad posture and too many hours hunched over my laptop. But when my right hand began to lose strength and sleep […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help with Sports Concussions
“Can a physiotherapist really help with a concussion—or is it something you just have to wait out?” That’s the question I asked myself after a close friend, a semi-pro rugby player, took a nasty hit during a game. His symptoms lingered for weeks—headaches, dizziness, even trouble focusing. The usual advice? “Rest and wait.” But that […]
How Does Autism Affect Motor Skill Development?
“Why does my child struggle to catch a ball or hold a pencil when other kids seem to do it so easily?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone. As someone who has worked closely with both neurotypical children and children on the autism spectrum, I’ve witnessed how motor development can vary […]
What Causes Children to Walk on Their Toes?
Have you ever noticed a child walking on their tiptoes and wondered—should I be concerned? You’re not alone. It’s one of those subtle behaviours that parents often brush off until it becomes persistent. When I saw my niece bouncing around the house like a miniature ballerina, we thought it was just a quirky phase. But […]
Physiotherapy for Meniscal Tear: What Really Works and Why It Matters
Have you ever twisted your knee awkwardly, only to feel a sharp pain and a lingering sense that something isn’t quite right? That was exactly my experience last winter while playing a casual five-a-side football match. One sudden pivot, and I felt a pop that ended my game instantly. The culprit? A meniscal tear. Like […]
Lower Trapezius Exercises in Physiotherapy: Strengthen What Most People Overlook
“When was the last time you thought about your lower traps?” Probably never — and that could be the root of your shoulder pain, poor posture, or even neck tension. A few years ago, as a physiotherapy student in clinical rotation, I was treating a patient with persistent upper back tightness and shoulder instability. He’d […]