by JonathanClark | Feb 23, 2016 | Pathologies, Therapies
Hyperalgesia describes an increased response to pain; this is caused by the ‘super activation’ of pain pathways, resulting in increased sensitivity to pain. Signals from pain pathways can be amplified due to the suppression of natural pain relieving pathways e.g....
by JonathanClark | Nov 17, 2015 | Joints, Musculoskeletal, Pathologies
Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome is a juvenile osteochondrosis which disrupts the attachment site for the patella tendon. It is caused by overuse of the knee extensor mechanism, resulting in inflammation to the inferior portion of the patella and its tendinous...
by JonathanClark | Nov 10, 2015 | Education, Musculoskeletal, Therapies
The Movement Opportunities via Education (MOVE) programme began in 2010. It is a paediatric physiotherapy programme which offers cognitive and social development opportunities for children with severe and complex disabilities e.g. cerebral palsy. The programme...
