The Oh So Important Rotator Cuff
What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that more or less surround your shoulder providing stability and also allow for a great deal of movement. This includes the muscles: supraspinatus infraspinatus teres minor subscapularis A helpful way to remember this (you physio students) is the pneumonic “SITS” The […]
We All Need A Little PEACE & LOVE
For the longest time athletes, coaches and health care professionals have lived by the principle of PRICE for managing acute injuries. From simple sprains and strains, to bumps and bruises it was the way to go. P – Protect R – Rest I – Ice C – Compression E – Elevate The goal of this […]
What a Pain In the… Neck
Neck pain is an extremely common condition affecting somewhere between 40-70% of people at some point in their life. With a condition affecting so many people, we thought we’d create a post that would help you understand this troublesome condition a little more. A majority of acute neck pain incidents can be attributed to tension […]
Strength and Conditioning in Physiotherapy
There are several challenges faced by physiotherapists when helping people recover from injury, from restoring mobility and function in the body to managing pain and avoiding overload. At The Physio Clinic Glasgow, our physiotherapists are experts in bespoke exercise prescription, whether your goals are to recover from injury, improve strength and power, or perform better […]
What is the definition of a physiotherapist?
A lot of people may not know what a physiotherapist is or what physiotherapy (or physical therapy in some countries) is all about. As for what a physiotherapist does, they are meant to assist in restoring the correct level of function to a person that they had previous to any form of injury or sickness […]
Is physio after ACL surgery painful (anterior cruciate ligament)? Learn about rehabilitation and exercise following ACL reconstruction
What is ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery? Undergoing ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) surgery can be a daunting experience, but the real work really begins with post knee surgery physiotherapy. This leads to the question most are asking “Is physio after ACL surgery painful? At The Physio Clinic Glasgow, we appreciate that you may be […]
What should be avoided during ACL rehab? Learn about ACL rehabilitation following a knee injury ACL surgery.
Recovering from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury can be a challenging journey, and the road to a full recovery depends largely on what you do—and don’t do—during your rehabilitation. If you are a patient post an ACL injury or reconstruction, recovery is the main goal at our clinic. At The Physio Clinic Glasgow, we […]
Can an ACL tear (anterior cruciate ligament) heal with physiotherapy?
You are out playing football or rugby with your team, club or friends. You make a sharp turn to react to gameplay and feel and hear a pop in your knee, followed by extreme pain and swelling. You hobble off the pitch and need to receive medical treatment but you experience instability in your knee. […]
How long after ACL surgery (anterior cruciate ligament) should you start physio? Learn about the benefits of physical therapy and ACL rehabilitation post-surgery
ACL injuries are unfortunately commonplace among athletes and those who participate in sports. At The Physio Clinic Glasgow, we are experts in assisting those with ACL injuries to get back to doing what they love by providing tailored treatment and rehabilitation plans together with education to minimise the risk of re-injury. People with ACL injuries […]
Is walking good for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) recovery? Find out more about ACL rehabilitation with The Physio Clinic Glasgow
An ACL injury, or as it is commonly known, tear or rupture, refers to the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is the ligament which is fundamental in stabilising the knee joint. The ACL connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and is crucial for proper knee movement and […]