by NorrisHealth | Dec 9, 2017 | blog, Uncategorised
What is an upper respiratory tract infection? An upper respiratory tract infection or URTI occurs when the air passages leading from the nose towards the lungs become inflamed. The upper respiratory tract (URT) itself consists of the hollow nasal cavity behind the...
by NorrisHealth | Jul 31, 2017 | blog
We have seen (part 1: Hamstring injuries) that the structure and function of the hamstrings is used to guide the rehabilitation process. To be truly effective, Hamstring rehabilitation must be multifactorial, and a number of factors are important. Let’s begin by...
by NorrisHealth | Mar 26, 2017 | blog, Uncategorised
Hamstring injury rate Hamstring injury is common in sport, and these injuries frequently recur. Up to 12% of sports injuries may be to the hamstrings (Ekstrand et al 2011), and it is the most common muscle injury in male footballers (Schuermans et al 2014). ...
by NorrisHealth | Nov 18, 2016 | blog
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a cause of persistent pain around the medial malleolus. It is also a leading cause of flat foot disorders, especially in seniors. The prevalence rate is 3.3% in the over 40’s, which is actually greater than that for...
by NorrisHealth | Aug 29, 2016 | blog
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a painful condition which can affect the outside of the knee or hip. In runners, when pain occurs on the outside of the knee it is often termed ‘runners knee’ and when at the hip, ‘clicking hip’. Studies have shown iliotibial band...
