Stress Fractures in Female Athletes
At Somerton Physio we continue to see an increasing number of women presenting with bony stress injuries. Many of these patients are training for events such as HYROX, TRYKA, marathons, and other endurance challenges. While these sports can be a great way to improve fitness, increasing training load too quickly without enough recovery can put extra strain on your bones, increase the risk of stress fractures.
How Pilates Can Help with Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common injuries we treat at Somerton Physio. Low back pain can affect people of all ages and activity levels. There are many factors that can contribute to low back pain such as long hours sitting at a desk, stress, or simply everyday life. Ongoing back pain can impact confidence, movement, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
Understanding Vertigo, BPPV, and How Vestibular Physiotherapy Can Help
Vertigo is the false sensation that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning. Unlike general light-headedness, vertigo often feels very specific and intense, as though the environment is tilting or rotating.
Understanding Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
A Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a common and effective surgery for people experiencing ongoing knee pain, stiffness, and reduced function that has not improved with conservative treatment. While the decision to have surgery can feel overwhelming, understanding what the procedure involves and the importance of rehabilitation can help you feel more confident about the journey ahead.
I’ve Sprained My Ankle – What Should I Do Next?
A sprained ankle happens when you twist, roll, or turn your ankle awkwardly. This can stretch or tear the ligaments — tough bands of tissue that hold your ankle bones together. Ankle sprains are extremely common in sports, especially those with rapid changes of direction or jumping. Gaelic football and hurling, soccer and rugby players are particularly prone to ankle sprains.
Osteoporosis and Falls
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder defined by decreasing bone strength, predisposing a person to an increased risk of a fracture. However, bone strength is based on two integral features: bone mineral density and bone quality. Bone mineral density is the measure of the minerals within your bones such as calcium. Bone quality refers to the characteristics of bone tissue that contribute to its strength and durability. These characteristics include bone density, structure, turnover and matrix.
Total Hip Replacement – what is it?
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint designed to move smoothly. Over time, different conditions can damage the protective cartilage in the joint, causing pain, stiffness and reduced movement
Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)
Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) can develop at different ages, not only in later life. Some people can notice signs in their 30’s and 40’s, especially if you have had hip issues like dysplasia, Fermoro-Acetabular Impingement (FAI), Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), or participate in high-impact sports. Early intervention and the right care plan can help you stay active and protect your hip joints in the long run.
in the spine to the left or right side.
Physiotherapy for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal condition that we would treat on a regular basis at Somerton Physiotherapy. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that usually creates an S- or C-Shape
in the spine to the left or right side.
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocations are an injury we treat frequently at Somerton Physio. Shoulder dislocations most commonly occur in contact sports such as GAA and Rugby. They often occur because of a direct blow to the shoulder or from falling onto and outstretched hand. Shoulder dislocations can also occur without a traumatic event. These atraumatic dislocations are often a result of underlying factors such as of ligamentous laxity, joint hypermobility or overuse.