What is a stress fracture? Stress fractures are small cracks or breaks in otherwise healthy bone, typically related to overuse and related to repeated impact on the bone. They mainly occur in weight bearing bones – typically the shin and foot. Stress fractures are ‘fatigue-induced’ fractures due to repetitive stress over time rather than a […]

What is Physiotherapy? What does it treat? Physiotherapy helps patients in the following ways: Re-learning normal movement and function following injury or the onset of pain due to a variety of causes including sporting injuries, accidents, postural problems, pregnancy, repetitive strain issues and age related changes. They use exercise, education, advice and ‘hands on’ manipulation […]