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Frozen Shoulder – the role of Physiotherapy

By Nick Rowe, April 2025 Frozen Shoulder is an extremely painful condition in which the shoulder is completely or partially immovable (stiff). It is one of the most painful shoulder...

Gardening doesn’t have to be painful!

By Nick Rowe, Feb 2025 As a Physiotherapist every year there is a steady flow of people coming into the clinic experiencing pain associated with gardening in the late Winter / early Spring....

Healthy New Years Resolutions!

By Nick Rowe, Dec 2024 New Years resolutions It’s that time of year where New Years Resolutions are made. Approximately 50% of those resolutions will be to “get fitter and exercise more”....

Plantar Fasciitis

By Nick Rowe, Nov 2024 What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) or Plantar Fasciopathy as it's now commonly referred to is one of the most common causes of heel...

Osgood-Schlatter and Sever Disease – Evidence based advice.

By Nick Rowe, Oct 2024 Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood Schlatter Disease (sometimes also called Traction Apophysitis) is a term used to describe pain in the area just below the knee....

Acute Soft Tissue Injury Management – Expert evidence based advice.

By Nick Rowe, Sept, 2024 What is a soft tissue injury? Participation in sport, recreational activities and exercise bring with it the inherent risk of injury. Soft tissue injuries are the most...

Osteoarthritis: How can physiotherapy help?

By Nick Rowe, July, 2024 Osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting the joints and can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It is estimated that around 8.75 million people have sought...

I love running but do I really need to do strength training?

By Nick Rowe, Feb 2024 As a Physiotherapist this is a common question I hear when rehabilitating an injured runner and it’s completely understandable. The very reason a lot of people like...