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Ankle Sprains
A common injury caused by a twisting force to the lower leg or foot, often affecting the lateral side of the ankle. Sprains involve damage to the ligaments that stabilise the ankle joint, presenting as tears which vary in severity. See below for the different types of Ankle sprains. Grade 1: Slight stretching of ligaments
Oregano – The Benefits
Oregano contains Vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as fibre, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and potassium. See the further benefits of Oregano use below: Antioxidant – immune system support Anti fungal and Antibacterial properties Anti-inflammatory properties Effective treatment for Upper Respiratory Infections Did you know that you can rub Oregano oil
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are described as areas of pain in skeletal muscle or fascia. They can be felt as a nodule or band. On touch, pain can be replicated and even radiate to other areas. Trigger points can form due to: Overload of muscle Referral of pain from other trigger points Distress Direct trauma Health issues
What is Soft Tissue Release?
At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, our therapists offer both remedial and sports massage services. Soft Tissue Release (STR) is an advanced manual technique used to assess and stretch soft tissues. This technique is used to target specific areas of tension and can be performed both actively and passively. If you are experiencing muscle tightness / soreness,
Normal and Arthritic joints
As the weather becomes cold and wet, Arthritis starts to prevail! At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we treat a variety of Rheumatic conditions, such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
Ankle Sprains
A common injury caused by a twisting force to the lower leg or foot, often affecting the lateral side of the ankle. Sprains involve damage to the ligaments that stabilise the ankle joint, presenting as tears which vary in severity. See below for the different types of Ankle sprains. Grade 1: Slight stretching of ligaments
Oregano – The Benefits
Oregano contains Vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as fibre, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and potassium. See the further benefits of Oregano use below: Antioxidant – immune system support Anti fungal and Antibacterial properties Anti-inflammatory properties Effective treatment for Upper Respiratory Infections Did you know that you can rub Oregano oil
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are described as areas of pain in skeletal muscle or fascia. They can be felt as a nodule or band. On touch, pain can be replicated and even radiate to other areas. Trigger points can form due to: Overload of muscle Referral of pain from other trigger points Distress Direct trauma Health issues
What is Soft Tissue Release?
At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, our therapists offer both remedial and sports massage services. Soft Tissue Release (STR) is an advanced manual technique used to assess and stretch soft tissues. This technique is used to target specific areas of tension and can be performed both actively and passively. If you are experiencing muscle tightness / soreness,
Normal and Arthritic joints
As the weather becomes cold and wet, Arthritis starts to prevail! At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we treat a variety of Rheumatic conditions, such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
