Our feet and ankles are pivotal in keeping the rest of the body stable and mobile, as they absorb the impact of walking, running and jumping, and ensure that we can stand without putting unnecessary pressure on other muscles or joints. The feet contain almost a quarter of the body’s bones, as well as hundreds […]

Unilateral means “one sided”; an exercise performed on one side of the body, or with one limb. Bilateral means “both sides”; an exercise performed with both sides of the body or with both limbs. For example, a piston would be considered a unilateral exercise, where a squat would be considered a bilateral exercise. Unilateral exercises […]

Knee pain is one of the most prevalent joint problems and is a common injury treated by physiotherapists. It can arise in any of the bony structures of the knee joint (femur, patella, tibia, or fibula), or the cartilage (meniscus), ligaments, and tendons of the knee. It is a common symptom that can affect people of all ages. […]

The knee is the most commonly replaced joint in the body. The decision to have knee replacement surgery is one that you should make in consultation with your orthopedic surgeon and your physiotherapist. Usually, total knee replacement surgery is performed when people have: Knee joint damage due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other bone diseases, or fracture that has not […]