The knee joint is a large complex joint consisting of the femur (thigh), tibia (shin), patellar (kneecap) and fibula bones. It is the largest joint in the human body. The knee is a modified hinge joint, which permits flexion and extension as well … Continued
We spend about a third of our lives asleep. It is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing, and is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. Sleeping helps us to recover from mental as well … Continued
Keep moving; A few years ago, we used to tell every patient with an acute lower back injury to rest, most commonly laying in a face up position for as long as possible to rest the injured structures. However, we … Continued
Boundaries bring about order in our life, where do I end and you begin? How do I keep myself safe physically? How do I know when my boundaries have been breached? If you have ever walked away from a conversation, … Continued
We humans have a number of ways of keeping ourselves safe, in the face of a roaring bear, or a speeding car, our nervous system kicks in pretty quickly and we immediately go into our ‘flight, fight or freeze’ mode. … Continued
It’s a personal decision to choose a counsellor, and they are relatively easy to find. However, this is one of the most personal decisions you will make, so its important to find the best one for you. Science shows that … Continued
Person-Centred Therapy vs. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: What’s the Difference? I work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, this means that I have a back ground in Person Centred Therapy, but I integrate other methods of working into my practice. I believe that we … Continued
Shoulder impingement is a syndrome involving tendonitis (inflammation of tendons) of the rotator cuff muscles as they pass through the subacromial space (shoulder joint). Shoulder pain/Impingement is a common condition which develops over time and can get progressively worse. An … Continued
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition due to compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel. The main symptoms are pain, numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger and the … Continued