Arguably, when we talk about biomechanics in a clinical sense there is a tendency to use 'qualitative' descriptions of motion, i.e.: planes of motion, ranges of motion. As clinicians or therapists, we describe qualities in a client's movement (i.e.: limited ROM, hyperextension, stiffness, etc). The intended outcome is often to categorise movement as either 'good' or 'bad', and/or to use these to explain a pain or injury. The main aim is for the output to inform our treatment/intervention selection.
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Working from home? Here are three steps you can take to reduce pain caused from desk-based work
Has your 'short-term' work from home arrangement been made permanent? Do you experience pain from sitting at your desk? But at the same time, do you find it hard to break away from the computer regularly? I don't - here is why....
COVID-19 – Why it’s okay to not be okay
This is not a blog post. It's a letter to you. This is going to be a bit different to my usual content. Normally I might choose an injury or pain-related topic or theme. However, at this moment in time it is impossible not to address the circumstances we are all enduring as a global… Continue reading COVID-19 – Why it’s okay to not be okay
My Top 5 FREE Online ‘Self-Care’ Resources
We are currently living through a time where our usual sources of stress management are no longer available. We can't get to the gym, to class or to see our health professionals in person. Self-care is key stone to getting through a rough patch....
Three reasons that you’re still in pain…
One of the most common issues I treat in the clinic is persistent pain. Many of my clients arrive at the clinic after years of suffering. This is often a residual pain that started as a result of a traumatic injury... a muscle strain, or a broken bone. However, years after the injury has healed there is no reduction in pain - despite all the injured tissues healing and normal activities are resumed.