Posts by Jenna Cartwright
What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and 5 Tips to help you
At Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy, when we tell someone they have Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (or GTPS for short) we usually get a look back mixed between confusion and disappointment. People are often concerned with the term ‘syndrome’. They think we have just diagnosed them with a permanent injury, which it is not. And usually…
Read MoreCharitable works: My Experience as a Physiotherapist Volunteer in Nepal (Part 2)
In my previous article I discussed the reality of treating the Maidi people. I believe we certainly had an impact in specific areas but in others it was a lot more challenging. Here I will discuss how I think we helped and what I think needs to be done for the future. Dealing with the…
Read MoreCharitable works: My Experience as a Physiotherapist Volunteer in Nepal
In October 2018, as part of the Charitable Work program at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy, I was sent as a Physiotherapist to volunteer in Nepal. I travelled to Nepal to volunteer in a very remote village, Maidi. Maidi is 4 hours out of Kathmandu. Mind you, 1 of these 4 hours was spent driving a…
Read MoreMastitis: How Physiotherapy Can Help and Other Tips
Are you expecting? Or have you just become a new mum for the first time? Mastitis is a common condition and this article will discuss how you can manage mastitis, including how physiotherapy can help you. First of all, congratulations! Revel in this amazing experience and enjoy every minute. But secondly, keep yourself informed so…
Read MoreThe 6 Best Pilates Exercises for Your Upper Body
Making Pilates exercises part of your regular routine can help you fix any posture related issues. If you have no idea what Pilates is, check out our other article “Pilates Reformer: Your Most Burning Questions Answered“. These articles discuss the benefits of Pilates exercises more in depth. To put it simply, Pilates is a physical training activity…
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