What is a Slipped Disc? Causes and Physiotherapy Treatment

A slipped disc is also known as a  disc prolapse, protrusion or herniated disc  and occurs when part of the gel-like  disc between the vertebrae leaks out and makes contact with the nerves or spinal …

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Causes and Physiotherapy Treatment

What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the heel bone to the bases of the toes and supports the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis an injury…

What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Causes and Physiotherapy Treatment

What is a rotator cuff tear? The  rotator cuff  refers to a group of  four small muscles  that run from the shoulder blade to the top of the arm bone. They support and move the  shoulder joint . A ro…

What is a Frozen Shoulder? Causes and Physiotherapy Management

What is a frozen shoulder? The term  frozen shoulder (or adhesive capsulitis)  refers to inflammation and scarring of the ligamentous capsule of the shoulder joint. Physiotherapy can successfully min…

What is Facial Palsy? Causes and Physiotherapy Management

What is facial palsy? Facial palsy is paralysis of part of the face, particularly of the muscles around the mouth and eyes. This is due to the nerve that controls these muscles, the facial nerve, not…