World patient safety day takes place on Tuesday the 17th September, This year the theme is improving diagnosis for patient safety, with the slogan  of “Get it right, make it safe!”

Good posture not only helps reduce stress and strain on your neck, back, and joints but can also prevent pain. Posture is simply how you position your body while sitting, standing, or lying down.

A stiff neck is a common complaint that can range from a minor inconvenience to a painful condition that limits your daily activities.

Rowing is a sport that demands endurance, strength, and precision. While it offers a great fullbody workout and builds cardiovascular fitness, it also poses a risk of injury, particularly due to the repetitive nature of the rowing motion.

During your first session, your physiotherapist will focus on assessing your condition. They will start by asking you questions about your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.

Psoas is a large and powerful hip flexor muscle. It connects the vertebrae (back bones) to the top of the femur (thigh bone). It essentially helps attach the lower body to the upper body, a very important muscle. 

Stress fractures are common overuse injuries that occur when muscles become too fatigued to absorb the impact from activities like running, leading the bones to take on the excess load.

Physiotherapists often prescribe strengthening exercises targeting not just the small muscles of the toes and feet, but also focusing on enhancing stability in the pelvis, hips, and knees.