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 A physio Wembley and elsewhere see all kinds of issues they can help with, two of which are Frozen Shoulder and Trigger Point (muscle knot). Here is a look at these two issues and what a physio can do. Seeing a physio for Frozen shoulder assessment and treatment There are a number of reasons you might have a painful and stiff shoulder and depending on that will depend on the treatment approach a physio might take. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful shoulder that progressively gets stiffer. There are three stages in the process of developing the condition and treatment. Freezing is the start of it as the pain increases and your range of movement starts to be restricted. Frozen is when the shoulder might be less painful now but the stiffness is far worse. Thawing is the process of resolving the stiffness and pain. Each phase lasts about 6 months though so in total you could be dealing with it for as long as 18 months. To ensure your full strength is r...

 When runners go to visit their physio, Subiaco one of the most commonly asked questions is what are the odds of re-injury now that I have had this injury? Whether you are an elite athlete or a recreational runner it is an important question. Here we look at some common running injuries and what the risks are if re-injury occurs both in that same area, or another in a different area. Previous injuries are a strong risk factor in the chance of another injury The fact is that previous injuries are a big factor in the risk of future injuries. In professional athletes’ part of their training and strategy is to consider this when reducing the risk. After all, spending time out because of an injury for them costs money, takes a physical toll and has a psychological cost. Re-injury and subsequent injury risks need evaluating since even when treated they will have an impact on short-term and long-term tissue integrity.  Understanding common running injuries Soft tissue injuries ar...