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Dizziness Explained - When is it Vertigo?
Dizziness is a term that can be used to describe a range of feelings including feeling faint, giddy, unsteady, off-balance or light-headed. Vertigo is specific type of dizziness that feels as though you or the room around you are spinning. Our clinicians are well placed to help you with specific types of vertigo and dizziness. Read on to learn how
Lower Limb Tendinopathy - how to manage your tendon pain
Achilles, patella and gluteal tendons are all common culprits for tendon pain or tendinopathy. Read on to find out why these injuries can occur and how Eureka Health can help you to return to your sport pain free.
Do you think my headache could be coming from my neck?
Is my headache coming from my neck? Headaches have many causes and some of them are very serious so we ask a lot of questions and do a thorough examination to answer this question. The good news is though, that the vast majority of headaches aren’t serious, many are associated with neck pain and stiffness, and can often be helped with treatment, exercise and education.
When the first step really hurts: what is plantar fasciitis and how do you fix it?
Plantar fasciitis (also sometime called plantar fasciopathy) is a common foot condition characterised by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. It typically causes pain at the attachment area at the front of the heel. It is estimated that up to 10% of people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives.
Falls Prevention: why it matters
“I’m a little unsteady on my feet, but that’s just part of getting old”. You may have heard this said before from a parent, grandparent or colleague at work; you may have even been guilty of saying this yourself! Falls and becoming unsteady on your feet are not something that should simply be accepted with ageing.
Exercise and Bone Health
While most people are aware of the benefits of strengthening their muscles for overall health and longevity, very few take into account the importance of also focusing on strength exercises for bone health. Just as muscles respond to differing stimuli and load, our bones too are the same!