Common Golf Injuries and How Physiotherapy Can Improve Your Game
While golf may seem low-impact, it’s actually a physically demanding sport that requires balance, flexibility, coordination, and power. The golf swing is a highly complex, repetitive movement that can put strain on multiple areas of the body, especially if...
Hyrox and Physiotherapy: Staying Strong, Preventing Injury, and Performing at Your Best
It’s often called the “world series of fitness racing” because it challenges both strength and cardiovascular endurance in a competitive but accessible way. Hyrox is a demanding event because it combines repetitive running with intense strength-based movements....
Rowing Injuries: How Physiotherapy Keeps You on the Water, Pain-Free
Rowing is a full-body sport that demands strength, endurance, technique, and mental focus. But despite being low-impact, the repetitive nature of the rowing stroke and high training volumes make rowers susceptible to a range of overuse injuries. Whether you're a...
Understanding ITB Syndrome
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome is a common overuse injury that affects athletes and active individuals, particularly runners and cyclists. It can cause pain and discomfort along the outside of the knee, making it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle....
Physiotherapy for TMJ Disorders: Relieve Jaw Pain Naturally
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint, the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull. It allows you to speak, chew, yawn, and move your jaw freely. When this joint becomes dysfunctional or inflamed, it leads to TMJ disorders (also called TMD), a common but...
Top Padel Injuries and How Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover Faster
Padel is one of the fastest-growing racket sports in the world. It is fun, fast-paced, and accessible. However, as its popularity soars, so does the number of padel-related injuries. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a competitive player, understanding the most...
Lower Back Pain in Pregnancy: Causes and Effective Physiotherapy Treatments
Lower back pain during pregnancy is one of the most common complaints among expectant mothers. In fact, studies show that over 50% of pregnant women experience some form of back pain as their pregnancy progresses. At Pretto Physiotherapy, our experienced...
Shoulder Impingement – Understanding, Managing, and Preventing Shoulder Pain
What Is Shoulder Impingement? Rotator cuff impingement is one of the leading causes of shoulder pain, especially for those performing overhead activities, occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become compressed in the narrow subacromial space beneath the acromion...
Is It Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy? What You Need to Know
Staying active during pregnancy has countless benefits - but many expectant mothers still wonder: “Is it safe to exercise while pregnant?” The answer is yes - in most cases, exercise during pregnancy is not only safe, but highly recommended. At Pretto...
The Importance of Strength and Balance in the Elderly: How Physiotherapy Can Help
As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important, not just for comfort, but for independence and quality of life. Two key components of healthy aging are strength and balance. Unfortunately, many older adults experience a decline in both, which...
How to Safely Return to Sport After Injury: A Physiotherapist’s Guide
Injuries are an unfortunate but common part of an active lifestyle. Whether you're a weekend warrior, amateur athlete, or elite competitor, one of the biggest concerns after getting hurt is how and when to return to sport safely. At Pretto Physiotherapy, we help...
Desk Posture 101: Physio Tips for Office Workers
In today’s digital age, many of us spend 8 or more hours a day at a desk, often hunched over laptops or glued to screens. Poor posture and prolonged sitting are among the leading causes of neck pain, back pain, and repetitive strain injuries in office workers. At...
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