A calf strain or tear (sometimes known as “tennis leg”) is a strain to the gastrocnemius muscle in the back of the calf. Injuries to this muscle can happen if the muscle is unable to take the load especially if it is stretched at the time. This can cause injuries from small tears to a…
A patellofemoral dislocation is a common injury where your kneecap dislocates from the knee joint. In lay terms, your knee cap is no longer where it is supposed to be… Patellofemoral dislocation occurs more commonly as a sports injury, but 40% of the time, in non sports scenarios. In post instances, the kneecap predominantly dislocates…
The birth of a new baby is an exciting and challenging time. With that tiny bundle comes many new challenges, which may include learning the art of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding may not run smoothly, and some women experience discomfort, damage to the nipples, and in some cases a blocked milk duct. What is a blocked milk…
Have you ever woken up with your neck stuck and unable to turn or move ? You may have a case of wry neck! What is a wry neck? An acute wry neck is the sudden onset of severe neck pain, it is accompanied by spasm of the neck muscles, causing the neck to laterally…
A nice pair of high heels are often a go to to complete a nice dress ensemble but sadly they increase our risk of some tricky ankle injuries. After all, it is further to fall! Rolled Ankles and High Heels High heels. They can look amazing and so are loved by many women. Those of…
Bringing home a new baby has its challenges with plenty of new skills that you slowly learnwhen caring for your new baby. During this time, it is normal for your beautiful new baby to be the sole focus of attention and often there is little thought about the effects these new tasks are having on…
Becoming a new parent is the most wondrous time. During this period of your life self care is even more important than ever.