Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot and heel affecting both athletes and members of the general public. The plantar fascia is a […]
Tag: Edinburgh Physiotherapy
Physio – Case Study Anna
Presenting Condition: Constant dull ache behind and at the top of her left shoulder. Constant tightness and ache in the left side of the neck, with some associated grinding noises. […]
Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a holistic approach to the management of disease and the maintenance of health, based on over 3000 years of history in the Far East. Physiotherapists […]
Post Operative Recovery
What does Post Operative Recovery mean? Post Operative recovery is the care you receive after a surgical procedure. The type of postoperative care you need depends on the type of surgery you […]
Sports Injuries
Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries Whatever your sport or activity, it is an inconvenience and frustration to sustain an injury or suffer long term “niggles”. Sports injuries can be a build-up […]
Physiotherapy Kinesio Taping
What is Kinesio Tape? The Kinesio taping method is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process whilst supporting and stabilising the muscles to joints without restricting the body’s range […]
Physiotherapy For A Slipped Disc Or Disc Prolapse
What is a disc prolapse / herniation / slipped disc? A disc prolapsed is often referred to as a slipped disc, however please do not worry as your disc cannot “slip” anywhere. […]
Physiotherapy For Chronic Back Pain
There are at least two different types of chronic back pain problems, the first being chronic pain that is due to an identifiable pain generator and the second being chronic […]
Physiotherapy – Anterior Knee Pain
What is anterior knee pain? Anterior knee pain refers to pain towards the front of the knee possibly just behind the patella (kneecap). Often patients report their pain being aggravated […]