In this blog, our Leeds based Sports Therapist Rachael Harris will discuss the treatment modalities that can help with the symptoms of Tennis Elbow. OVERVIEW Lateral Epicondylitis – also known as Tennis Elbow – produces pain on the outside of the elbow...
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is the strain and inflammation of the ITB and is one of the largest causes of pain on the outside of your knee, especially in runners, with around 12% of runners suffering from this issue. The ITB is a large band of connective...
One thing is certain…if Whiplash is left untreated it will come back to haunt you! Ever suffered with Whiplash? Maybe as a result of a car accident or a blow to the head during sport or even a fall where your head jolts suddenly? Whiplash is an injury to the ligaments...
Heat or ice is a regular debate amongst many and one of the most frequently asked questions by clients that walk into our clinics. It is a question that needs to be answered in order for our clients to make a speedy recovery or prevent ongoing injuries. There are few...
Two-thirds of runners complain they suffer from Achilles tendon pain. Achilles tendon injuries affect runners 10 times more frequently than non-athletes of the same age (athletics weekly). Achilles tendons are commonly affected by tendinopathy which are...
Gluteal Muscles EXPLAINED What are Gluteal muscles? The gluteal muscles are a group of three muscles, which make up the buttocks: the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus and gluteus medius. The three muscles originate from different points around your hips and insert...
