Physiotherapy

What is Blood Flow Restriction Training and can it be used effectively in rehabilitation? We discuss the research behind it and whether it is a safe way to maintain muscle strength during recovery.

Question: I have recently been experiencing pain in the side of my hip since starting to exercise more again. I can’t lie on either side at night and it hurts when I try to run or stand for too long, or if I try to hold my 2-year-old son on my hip. It even hurts after resting when I get up from sitting at my desk for long periods of time. My Doctor says I have ‘Trochanteric Bursitis’ - how do I fix it?

“I have been told that you should stretch before exercising. How important is stretching and what are the benefits?” Evado Studios Director Frank Care answers this question in our latest blog.

“Recently, I have been having difficulty lifting my arm above my head due to both pain and weakness. This particularly makes my job as a painter difficult as majority of my work is done overhead. I notice the pain is also worse at the end of the day and at night when sleeping on that side. What have I done? I don’t remember any incident that would have triggered the shoulder pain.” Read on for the answer from our very own Physiotherapist, Olivia Yin.

After undergoing the initial stages of hamstring injury management and completing the necessary rehabilitation exercises, you may be eager to return to running. However, it’s crucial to approach this transition with caution to avoid re-injury or setbacks in your recovery.