Lamberti’s Blog
All of the blog articles below have been written by Lamberti’s physios. Read more to learn about your condition or how we can treat and manage it.
Back Health and Pilates
Back health? The back is one of the most important parts of the human body, but sadly it is also one of the most neglected. Back muscles give power to the body and connect the hips, buttocks, chest, shoulder and neck. Why back health is important Having good back...
Adolescent Injuries
Growth-related injuries in adolescents are of great concern to parents of active kids and teenagers. Also known as “growing pains”, bones grow rapidly but muscles and tendons often struggle to keep up during adolescence. This imbalance can place stress on growth...
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping is made of a special elastic material that is applied directly onto the skin in specific techniques that help the body through unrestricted movement. It also assists the body's muscles, ligaments and joints, allowing performance to improve and prevent...
What is Core Stability?
Core stability can be described as the ability of the pelvic floor, diaphragm, spinal stabilisers and abdominal muscles to control and support the spine during movement. It plays an important role in postural support and movement control. What is the core made up of?...
Acute injuries on the sports field
There have been many revisions regarding the best practice guidelines for the management of acute injuries throughout the years. Research development is continuous and upgrades our understanding and management of tissue injury. The newest acronym that guides acute...
Fascia and how Physiotherapists treat it
Ever feel tight or stiff? It may not be your muscles, but your fascia! Fascia (pronounced FASH-a) is thin, strong connective tissue surrounding all structures within the body. It consists of several layers - superficial fascia is situated under the skin whilst the...
Trail and Road Running: Training Differences
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise globally, offering numerous physical and mental health benefits. However, not all running surfaces are created equal. Trail running and road running differ significantly in their demands on the body and mind,...
Whiplash and Whiplash-associated Disorders
Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is the term given for a group of symptoms that are caused by indirect trauma to the neck with an acceleration–deceleration mechanism, such as falls, car accidents or by direct trauma to the neck, for example from...
Spotlight on Hamstring Injuries
The hamstring muscle group is at the back of the thigh and consists of three muscles, namely biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. These three muscles cross over the hip and knee joint and have long tendons to facilitate a greater “spring” effect that...
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a small, load-bearing, disc-shaped structure located on the pinky (baby/small finger) side of your wrist. A TFCC injury is the most common cause of wrist pain on the pinky side. It can either be sustained due to trauma...
Swimming injuries
Swimming is great sport which allows people of all ages to participate4. It incorporates upper and lower limb strengthening as well as cardiovascular fitness3. It has low impact/stress on joints and muscles and can be enjoyed as a recreational or competitive sport3....
Canoeing – Injuries and Treatment
Canoeing is based in an aquatic environment, so there are unique and significant risks of injury. Most injuries are due to the repetitive motion of paddling, as well as the prolonged periods of sitting and improper posture during the sport. What are some of the common...
Gut Microbiome – Importance in Physiotherapy and Health
The human microbiome has, in recent years, gained significant attention in medical research due to its profound influence on various aspects of health. The gut microbiome—comprising trillions of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses that reside mainly in...
Plantar Fasciosis – a common cause of foot pain
Despite containing “itis”, plantar fasciitis in the foot is characterised by the absence of inflammatory cells and hence it is considered degenerative and not an inflammatory condition. Therefore, fasciosis and fasciopathy are commonly used to refer to this condition....
Understanding Your Pain: What’s Driving It?
Pain is likely a familiar part of the experience of an athlete or active person. Sometimes pain can feel overwhelming, especially when it lasts for a long time. Understanding pain and the mechanisms behind it, can help you during this process. Chronic pain is a...
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