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Why Do My Knees Hurt Going Down Stairs? A Physiotherapist Explains
Your knees feel completely fine walking around. Going upstairs isn’t too bad. You can exercise, walk the dog and get through most of your day without thinking about them. Then you walk down a flight of stairs and suddenly there it is: an ache around the kneecap, a sharp sensation at the front of the knee, or that familiar discomfort that appears with every step down. Knee pain on stairs often reflects a mismatch between the load being placed through the knee and its current c
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5 days ago8 min read
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Why Every Pilates Instructor Should Understand Tendon Loading
One of the most common things Pilates instructors hear from clients is: "My physio said I've got tendinitis." Or perhaps: "I've been told my rotator cuff is inflamed." "My Achilles has been sore for months." "I've got gluteal tendinopathy." Modern tendon rehabilitation focuses on progressive loading not prolonged rest. For many instructors, these conversations immediately create uncertainty. Should they remove certain exercises? Should they avoid loading the tendon altogether
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Jul 166 min read
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Why Clinical Pilates is the Gold Standard for Long-Term Injury Prevention
In the world of modern movement, there is a significant difference between simply exercising and moving with clinical intent. As a senior physiotherapist, I often see clients who have "tried everything" to manage recurring niggles or chronic stiffness, only to find that their symptoms return the moment they stop their routine. Clinical Pilates utilizes adjustable spring resistance to de-load sensitive joints while building functional strength and movement efficiency. The miss
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Mar 243 min read
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