Have you been experiencing pain on the outside of your hip recently? Or maybe you notice a sharp twinge every time you climb the stairs, step out of the car, or try to lie on your side at night? If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Outer hip pain is incredibly common, and very often, the main culprit is a condition called gluteal tendinopathy. Oftentimes, this can be accompanied by a bursitis and is generally classified as Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Either way, the condition and pain is very treatable with Physiotherapy and we’ll go over how today. What…

Diastasis recti is a common condition that affects many individuals, particularly during and after pregnancy. While it’s often discussed in postpartum recovery, it can also occur in men and individuals with increased abdominal pressure. Understanding this condition and how physiotherapy can help is key to a safe and effective recovery. What is diastasis recti? Diastasis recti refers to the partial or complete separation of the left and right sides of the rectus abdominis (think of your classic six pack) muscle. This occurs when the connective tissue between them, called the linea alba, becomes stretched, thinned and weakened. This separation can lead to: A visible bulge in the abdomen at, above or below your umbilicus Coning or doming of the abdomen during activities like crunches Core weakness Poor posture Lower back pain Pelvic instability While diastasis recti is painless, it can lead to functional issues and a change in physical appearance…

Is your kid complaining about a persistent knee pain under their knee? Does it bother them the most after physical activity, especially basketball, volleyball, soccer player or other sport? If so, they might be dealing with a condition called Osgood Schlatter’s Disease. Dont’ worry, it sounds scary but it’s very common and manageable with Physiotherapy! What is Osgood Schlatter’s? To put it in simple terms, Osgoode Schlatter’s is the inflammation of a part of the tibia (shin bone), right where the tendon attaches. Repetitive and high force contraction of the tendon puts pressure on the growth plate, causing irritation over…

It’s a dull, aching pain around your kneecap that you can’t quite touch. Runner’s knee, or clinically known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is a very common cause of knee pain. The good news is, it us very treatable especially if you catch it early. In this blog, we’ll break down what runner’s knee is, how it happens, and tips to avoid it whether you’re gearing up for a marathon of just getting into running. What is runner’s knee? Runner’s knee isn’t as specific of a diagnosis as say, a hamstring strain. It is an umbrella term for pain where…

Most of us have experienced a muscle strain at some point in our lives. It might have been after running too fast, changing directions quickly, picking up something too heavy. Muscle strains, especially in the hamstring, groin and calves, are common occurrences for soccer players. What about soccer stretches these muscles to and beyond their limits? Why do soccer players experience muscle strains? Muscles are composed of many different fibres that work together as a unit. Muscle strains occur when muscle fibres get overstretched or experience too much force. Due to the nature of soccer, these movements happen regularly. For example, the quick starts, stops, and pivots all require muscles to be firing at full blast to generate and resist huge amounts of power. As these changes have to occur in split seconds, the muscles have to absorb then create this power in a very short amount of time, and…