Yearly Archives: 2016

A Return To Running Program

A Return To Running Program

Return To Running Program Rehabilitation of an injury requires returning the individual to pre-injury activity levels. Achieving this frequently involves a return to running. Below is a simple outline I use in my clinic for returning patents running where running is an important component of their training (and life). Obviously this is not a one… Read More >

Back Pain And Pregnancy

Back Pain And Pregnancy

Planning For Pregnancy When planning for pregnancy one could take a similar approach to someone awaiting knee surgery. Being advised by their surgeon to strengthen their thigh muscles as much as possible. Doing so in an attempt to aid their recovery post operatively. Getting in the best possible physical condition prior to falling pregnant could… Read More >

The Use Of Laser Therapy In Physiotherapy

The Use Of Laser Therapy In Physiotherapy

What Is Laser? Laser therapy refers to the use of laser in physiotherapy, or other medical or allied health disciplines. The word Laser is actually an acronym and stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In simple terms, laser can be considered to be a form of light amplifier. Where laser therapy… Read More >