This is a condition that can affect one or more fingers. It occurs when a tendon becomes swollen and catches as it moves through the tendon sheath (that surrounds it). It is a type of tenosynovitis. A clicking / catching sensations will then occur.
Bell’s palsy (BP) is a type of facial palsy. The inner ear becomes inflamed resulting in pressure on the facial nerve. This in-turn creates the paralysis of the face on the affected side. It is usually an acute condition affection only one nerve.
A common injury that we regularly diagnose and treat at Stagg Physiotherapy is Plantar Fasciitis.
There are many interesting and fun ways to improve strength and posture especially for children who need this help.
With the Virgin 2013 London Marathon fast approaching Stagg Physiotherapy have written their ten top tips that should help anyone embarking on marathon running.
Clare Thomas demonstrating Kinesio taping for postural correction.
Torticollis is a term that describes asymmetrical posture of the head and neck. Children that present with this in the first year of life have “congential muscular torticollis,” or CMT. Torticollis literally means “twisted neck.”