The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is a common injury in the knee. The ACL provides stability to the knee and stops the anterior translation of the femur on the tibia. As conservative measures in numbers there is approximately 38,000 injuries to the ACL in Australia per year.
The most recent […]
Have you ever felt it was difficult to sit down in a low chair or bench? Have you experienced catching or pinching type pain in your hips? Have you ever tried squatting as an exercise and just found it down right difficult to perform the movement?
These symptoms are not all […]
We spend a third of our lives sleeping, which equates to over 20 years of laying in bed. Sleep is essential for the body to recover and restore. It also helps the brain rest and reset for the following day. So the question is, if you are not getting a […]
Well I have just returned from the recent World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand. This event along with other events in this type of category are inspirational and it’s amazing to see what the human spirit can endure. People, with ages ranging from 30 years to a lady from […]
In my last blog I spoke about acute inflammation and how it is a natural process that our body initiates to help heal our injuries. I also spoke about how anti-inflammatories can inhibit this natural healing process which can then lead to prolonged tissue dysfunction. Tissue dysfunction includes poor scar […]
