Concussion in Sport – The Basics

IN the last few years, concussion in the sporting environment has really come to the fore with more research into long-term consequences and more attention from the media. Concussion is a regular occurrence, especially in contact…

Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain following Breast Cancer Treatment

THE incidence of breast cancer in women is one-in-nine. Fortunately, with technological advancement in the early detection of breast cancer and treatment options, survival rates are increasing. However, the occurrence of upper limb related pain and…

Tennis Elbow……Not just for tennis players!

THE classic ‘tennis elbow, AKA lateral epicondyle tendinopathy, is pain over the bone on the outside part of the elbow joint. Even though its name is associated with tennis, it is seen regularly in people who…

Lower Back Pain – Busting the Myths

Pretty much everyone at some stage in their life will suffer from an episode of lower back pain. The aim of this blog is to shed a bit more light on the most recent strategies to…