Grooviedulectures blog includes articles written by presenters of the courses offered.
Shoulder pain affects 18-26% of adults in their lifetime, making it one of the most common regional pain syndromes (Walker-Bone et al, 2004). Risk of shoulder injury in the workplace increases especially with repetitive overhead work, heavy liGing, vibration and working in awkward positions (Linaker & Bone, 2015). Overall, the majority of shoulder injuries are
The Overhead Shoulder Read More »
Physiotherapists play a critical role in patient recovery. Despite their dedication, ability to operate under adversity and their resilience, they are still confronted by patients who do not adhere to the treatment regimes. Whilst this is true for all health care professions, physiotherapists have the added reputation of “hurting” patients, or even requiring of them
A Whole Brain® approach to adherence: From adherence to growth Read More »
There are so many different sports, so many different levels of competency, skill sets and competition. Also, each individual athlete can respond profoundly differently both to a specific injury, both physically and psychologically, as well as to the prescribed rehabilitation. For these reasons, and many others, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. So
Rehabilitation in Sport. There is no ‘One size fits all’ Read More »
Compassion fatigue, stress and burnout are described as occupational hazards for those in the helping professions. High patient numbers, long hours, complex ethical decision making, exhaustion, to name a few, have all contributed to the ongoing challenges helping professionals face. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the strain, further stretching burnt out health care workers to
The Gift in the COVID-19 Storm A Focus on the Mental Wellness Challenge & Ethics Read More »
Are you finding yourself imagining worst case scenario’s as we go into a third wave of COVID-19? Are you anticipating the trauma amongst colleagues, patients and family that a third wave may bring? Maybe these intrusive images are leading to anxiety, to nightmares, sleep disturbances, irritability and a dulled response to your everyday responsibilities. These
The Gift in the COVID-19 Storm A Focus on Ethics & Mental Health Read More »
Better known as the big bit above the abdomen in a beetle, good quality research pertaining to the thoracic spine is in short supply, with most proposed managements and exercises being more prevalent on various social media platforms than in randomized controlled trials. Often described as a ‘Cinderella’ region (Heneghan et al, 2018) due to
Simply the Thorax Article Read More »
It is now well recognised that a link exists between chronic, low-grade inflammation and a wide range of medical conditions and health issues, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Inflammation that persists in the long term causes damage to cells and tissues and can
Inflammation: The Root Cause of Chronic Disease Read More »
SIJ and simplified are two words that you most definitely don’t think could ever occur in the same sentence. In fact, we could say that it’s a paradox, if ever there was one. The Pelvic girdle is a complex area of the body, of which the SIJ is only one part. Pain and/or dysfunction in
The SIJ Simplified Read More »
Post-natal physiotherapy is one of the most rewarding areas of physiotherapy. The relief provided for new Moms is enormous and they are hugely grateful for the support. The post-natal ward is a happy ward. Every now and again there is a heartbreaking and sad event (a stillborn or termination of pregnancy for a birth defect),
Post Natal Physiotherapy What does it entail? Read More »
Musculoskeletal injuries are on the rise due to varying risk factors including poor work practices, poor overall health habits, poor rest and recovery and poor fitness and dehydration. In the general, musculoskeletal complaints commonly occur within 33 % of the population. Acute musculoskeletal injuries, such as sprains, strains, tendinopathy, and stress fractures, are a range
Pain Relief with Biopuncture Article Read More »
