What is BPPV? BPPV is characterised by a sudden onset of dizziness or vertigo associated with movement of the head. Vertigo has been described as...
Knee Osteoarthritis
What is knee arthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease and the knee joint is one of the most commonly affected. When...
Dry Needling – What is it and what does it do?
Dry needling is similar to acupuncture in that it uses solid, small diameter needles to stimulate a tight muscle in an attempt to relax it....
Knee Pain – Could it be Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
Introduction Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common knee condition, making up about 90% of all knee pain. It affects a wide age bracket,...
What is Pain?
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage....
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (ACL) in Female Athletes
Injury to the ACL is one of the most common sporting knee injuries, occurring most commonly in dynamic team sports involving jumping and pivoting. As...