What is the plantar fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue structure extending over the underside of the foot. Its function is to help support the arch of…
Is Kinesio tape only for sports injuries? Physio tape, also known as Kinesio tape, is the brightly coloured tape that has been popularised recently by many sports teams and sporting…
What is the patellar tendon? The patellar tendon is the extension of the quadriceps tendon, which is a continuation from the patellar to the tibial tubercle. The tendon which, is…
What is the Achilles tendon? The Achilles tendon is the meeting of the two tendons arising from the muscles in the posterior aspect of the lower leg’s posterior compartment. …
What is Calcific Shoulder Tendonitis/Tendinopathy? When calcium deposits accumulate in the tendons of the shoulder muscles, this can lead to a condition called calcific shoulder tendonitis. The condition occurs around…
How to use Kinesio Taping Kinesio taping has been used to great effect in sports for a while now but more recently there has been an explosion of people…
Kensio Tape: The History Kinesiology Tape was developed by a chap called Dr. Kenso Kase, a Japanese Chiropractor, believe it or not, over 35 years ago. Although kinesio tape is a fairly new…
I still can’t believe it – I’m the National Indoor Champion for U20 Women’s High Jump! Last weekend I went to Sheffield not knowing if I would be able to…
What is Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)? Lateral Epicondylitis, or tennis elbow as it is more commonly known, was first described as a disease affecting tennis players, mainly those hitting repetitive…