Tearing of the ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is quite a common knee injury that you have likely heard of before. While some ACL injuries can heal with proper rehabilitation, many will need surgery to replace the torn ligament.

Years of experience in their field has helped our physios gain a unique perspective on the way the body works. So, what are three things that your physio wishes you knew about your body?

Autumn is here, and so is the March edition of Essential Physio’s newsletter! Learn how getting older can actually improve some skills, and all about Golfer’s Elbow.

Much like the well known Tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow is a painful condition often caused by overuse. However, Golfer’s elbow focuses on the inside of the joint, rather than the outside.

Getting older isn’t all that bad; there are a number of skills that can actually improve with age!

February’s newsletter lets you know all about the all too common issue of sprains and strains! What’s the difference? How are they treated? Have a read to find out how your physio can get you back on your feet!

Ankle sprains are extremely common, however, this doesn’t make them easy to cope with when they happen to you. If you’ve ever spent two weeks hobbling around on crutches after an unfortunate twist, you’ll understand just how painful and difficult they can be!

Do you know the difference between a strain and a sprain? The terms are often used interchangeably but actually refer to distinct types of injury and are treated in different ways!

Happy New Year and welcome back! We want to help you start 2016 healthy and happy with our January newsletter.

Did you know that wearing shoes that don’t fit correctly could lead to metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a medical term used to describe pain that occurs in the ball of the foot. Read on to learn about other causes of this painful issue, as well as symptoms and treatment!