#embrace #therapiesinmotion #physio #rehab #sciatica #physioforsciatica #lowbackpain #nervepain Sciatica is a common diagnosis for patients presenting with back and leg pain. But what is this? Sciatica is the colloquial term for radicular pain, which is cause by inflammation and/or compression of the nerve as it exits the spine. This causes a gain in nerve function or an increase in excitability- with that we see pain and altered sensation along the distribution of the nerve

#embrace #therapiesinmotion #physio #rehab #physioforanklesprains #sportsinjuries Ankle sprains are common injury that we see in Physiotherapy. Ankle sprains occur when the foot in forced into a position beyond the limit of supporting ligaments. This is common in sport but can occur from missing a step or falling down a curb. Lateral ankle sprains are the most common where the foot is forced inwards (into inversion). Medial ankle sprains occur when the foot is forced outwards

#runninginjuries #kneepain #tendonpain #sportsphysio #rehab #physiotherapy Injuries can persist or reoccur if you don't fully understand their root cause. Insufficient rehab and conditioning are common risk factors, and additional stressors outside of your running also need to be considered. A good recovery requires a well-informed and well-planned approach.  The solution? At embrace you will get a thorough assessment with an experienced physiotherapist and be given an accu

#embrace #therapiesinmotion #physio #rehab #sportsmedicine #mechanotherapy There is a robust evidence base to support exercise therapy across a range different conditions including tendinopathy, osteoarthritis and back pain. Introducing mechanotherapy….. This is the process by which cells in muscle/ tendon/ bone/ articular cartilage convert physiological stimuli into biochemical responses to promote healing and repair. When you exercise this causes deformation in tissue cells