by Joshua T. Wall | Hip, Nervous System, Physiotherapy, Thigh
A burning, tingling or oddly numb patch on the outside of your thigh. No back pain, no hip pain when you walk, nothing wrong with the knee. Just a hand-sized area of skin that feels wrong, and a quiet worry that it might be your circulation, or something worse. This...
by Joshua T. Wall | Hip, Musculoskeletal, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine
Does your hip click, clunk or pop when you lift your leg, get out of the car, or swing through a kick or a dance move? It is one of the most common things people quietly worry about, and one of the most common things they are told to ignore. The honest answer sits in...
by Joshua T. Wall | Chest & Rib, Musculoskeletal, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine
Sharp chest pain is understandably frightening, and any chest pain should always be checked by a doctor first to rule out serious causes, especially anything to do with the heart. Once serious causes have been excluded, one common and usually harmless reason for pain...
by Joshua T. Wall | Hip, Musculoskeletal, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine
If the front of your hip pulls, grabs or aches when you sprint, kick or change direction, you may be dealing with a hip flexor strain. It is a common problem through the football and running season, and knowing what it is helps you make sensible choices about how to...
by Joshua T. Wall | Musculoskeletal, Physiotherapy, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
A first-time shoulder dislocation is a big moment, especially in winter contact sport. One heavy tackle, awkward fall or outstretched arm and the top of the arm bone is forced out of the shoulder socket. It is painful and alarming, and the first question most people...
