Collarbone Injuries!
What kind of damage can you do to your collarbone?? We have all heard of a broken collar bone, but did you know you can actually dislocate your collarbone as well? Today I want to talk about other injuries you might not be aware of, how to recognise them and what you can […]
Treating Concussions at Fighting Fit!
How Do We Treat Head Knocks at Fighting Fit? This is the last blog in our Concussion series, and we’re going to explore how to recover from a concussion injury and what we do here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy While most concussion cases are mild and people recover within expected time frames, there are […]
Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
What is rotator cuff related shoulder pain, and how do we fix it? The shoulder is the 2nd most common area we treat here at Fighting Fit. The first being back pain! In this blog will discuss one of the most common shoulder presentations. (Rotator cuff related shoulder pain or RCRSP for short!) […]
How to Assess for a Concussion: Doing it right!
Dont f*ck with a head knock.. Part 2! Following from my first blog, we’re now going to explore how we assess and test concussion here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy. Signs and Symptoms of Concussion If you remember from the last blog (LINK), concussion can present in a variety of ways, with both immediate onset or […]
The Wild World of Concussions
Don’t f*ck with a head knock! Today we’ll be diving into the world of concussions… Well help answer for you What is a concussion? What happens to the brain when you have a concussion? How to treat a concussion! So what is a concussion? Scarily, a Concussion is a form of traumatic brain […]
Managing Shin Splints!
Have you ever had painful shin splints? Well, listen up – because it can be managed… Have you ramped up your running and started to experience pain in one or both of your shins? Or have you just started back preseason training in your respective sport and started to experience the same thing? Then chances […]
Shoulder Bursitis
Bursitis: What is it, how does it affect us, and how do we treat it? Shoulder bursitis is a common condition that affects the small fluid-filled sacs called bursae located in the shoulder joint. Bursitis can occur in any joint that has a bursa, but shoulder bursitis is particularly common due to the complex and […]
Tennis Elbow: not just for tennis players!
Tennis Elbow: What is it and how do we treat it? You might have heard of a problem called tennis elbow, is a painful condition affecting the outer part of the elbow. Despite its name, it is not limited to tennis players and can affect anyone who engages in repetitive arm and wrist movements. In […]
Hamstrings… Stretching vs Strengthening?
Whats better for Hamstrings… Stretching or Strengthening? Ever wondered which is better or which one you should do following a hamstring injury? In this blog, I’ll talk about something I’ve seen recently in the clinic with patients trying to return to sport after the break earlier this year. When sports returned a few months ago, […]
Wry Neck
What is a Wry Neck? Have you ever woken up in the morning, tried to move your neck and found that you have significantly restricted movement with loads of pain? It is a common story for many people. If you have experienced this chances are you are suffering from acute wry neck or what also […]