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Optimum Nutrition for Running in the 21st Century

Optimum Nutrition for Running in the 21st Century Whether you run for fun, fitness or competition, chances are you probably have signed up for some sort of race. It doesn’t matter if you’ve signed up for a 10km race, half marathon or a full marathon, it is really important to practice good fueling and recovery […]

Are you experiencing neck pain?

Our expert team of physiotherapists have noticed an epidemic of neck and upper thoracic spine dysfunction here at the clinic. Since we are all working from home, it is really difficult to find time to take care of your postural health. Check out the video above of one of our physiotherapists, Tom, treating neck pain. […]

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Should You See a Physio After an Ankle Sprain?

Should you see a Physio after an Ankle Sprain?   An ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury that can happen to everybody! It involves the stretching of ligaments on either side of the ankle which provide stability to the joint. You are more likely to suffering an ankle sprain if you’ve had ankle sprains […]

ACL Injuries and How to Prevent and Manage Them

Anterior cruciate ligament Your knee you has two main stabilizing ligaments. The main one of which is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). ACL injuries usually occur from a hard step or a twisting of the knee whilst it is planted. It can also occur from an awkward fall, or impact to the side of the […]

5 Underrated Health Habits to Implement in 2023

I’m sure we’ve all had the intense desire after Christmas and New Year’s to jump on the super – clean – no – sugar bandwagon. Or maybe even the next new fad diet, in hopes to lose the kilos gained during the holidays. But sure enough as time has told, these diets or extreme restrictions […]

Lower Back Pain: Information & Treatment Options

How Common is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is often described as “a 20th century disease”. Its prevalence has become more and more common as our lifestyles have changed with increasing time demands at work and our home lives –  particularly in light of reduced physical activity and increases in time spent sitting, with […]

WHY YOU AREN’T ACHIEVING WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS

4 REASONS WHY YOU AREN’T ACHIEVING THE WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS YOU WANT   1. YOU AREN’T BEING CONSISTENT OR PATIENT ENOUGH Sustainable weight loss can take anywhere from 3-6 months at least. It may take some time to see significant changes on the scale, changes in how clothing fits and changes in your body composition […]

Running in the 21st Century (Part 2): Am I injured or just sore?

Running: The one-legged exercise Running is a one-legged sport. Throughout the running cycle, one foot strikes the ground and pushes off while the other is mid-air. Momentarily, both feet are off the ground until the other foot makes contact and repeats the same force absorption and push-off movement. As a result, runners have to be […]

Lumbar Spine Disc Herniation – What is this?

    Essential information for those experiencing herniated discs in the lower back This injury occurs when a portion of the spongy, shock absorbing tissue between the vertebrae becomes displaced. Most people will remember an initial moment that caused their pain. It is through doing activities like lifting, bending or twisting, that this injury may […]

The Missing Link in Hip Rehabilitation

The Missing Link in Hip Rehabilitation — Evidence-Based Treatment for Hip Injuries Patients who come to physio with pain in the hip have often been managed from a one-joint or soft tissue injury concept at another centre. However, here at PhysiCo City, we firstly treat the hip joint itself – if there is any primary […]

What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

Do you get pain on the thumb side of the wrist when using your thumb or lifting objects? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that displays these symptoms and may be the culprit. This is brought about by inflammation of the tendons and tendon sheath that passes over the bony edge of your wrist, […]