by wadebrennan | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is a Hamstring Tear? The hamstring muscle group is composed of 3 separate muscles in the back of the thigh that run from our buttocks to past our knee. They specifically help to flex/bend the knee, but play more important roles functional activities such as...
by wadebrennan | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is Patellofemoral Pain? The patellofemoral joint is where your patella (kneecap) and femur (thigh bone) meet at the front of your knee. The underside of your kneecap sits in a groove within your thigh bone called the patellofemoral groove. Patellofemoral pain is...
by wadebrennan | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is knee osteoarthritis? Arthritis means joint inflammation. I mean, that is an exact definition of the word. Although, the term is really used to describe degeneration of cartilage and pain at a joint. Knee arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a degenerative condition...
by wadebrennan | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
This blog is to walk you through why we use functional exercise programs in our Physiotherapy assessment & treatment here at Central Physio & Health. Warning – yes we are different to other clinics. And we are proud to be different. Put very simply...
by wadebrennan | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles Tendinitis is an overuse injury to the Achilles tendon which is located on the lower part of your calf and connects the calf to the heel. A tendinitis refers to the breakdown of collagen in a tendon. This causes burning pain in...
by wadebrennan | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hip Impingement, OR Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) The hip: The hip is a deep ball and socket joint that connects the femur (thigh) with the ilium (the pelvis). The head of the femur sits within a socket called the acetabulum at the pelvis. The deep socket...
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