New Novel by Chris Norris
Having written fourteen non-fiction books on physiotherapy and exercise over the past thirty years, Dr Chris Norris has branched out with his writing. Now, for the first time he has written a novel! Called Fractured Healer, the novel features several themes...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition which can cause pins and needles, aching, or numbness in your hand and fingers. It affects middle aged people more (40-60 years), and women more commonly than men. Between 50-65% of cases occur bilaterally....
Over Training Syndrome
To be effective, training has to be progressive. This means that your body will change (adapt) to the stresses that an exercise places on it (overload). Take as an example an arm curl action in the gym. If you lifted 5kg, that is probably less than...
Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome
Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a painful condition which can affect the outside of the knee or hip. In runners, when pain occurs on the outside of the knee it is often termed ‘runners knee’ and when at the hip, ‘clicking hip’. Studies have shown the...
Yoga as Therapy
Yoga is a traditional exercise form which is said to have existed for thousands of years, but over the last 20 years we have seen a rapid grown in yoga classes in the Western world with this type of exercise becoming the latest exercise fashion. In parallel with...
Sports Injuries Self Treatment
We all know the situation. Training is going well, and suddenly you trip over a tree root when out running and twist your ankle, or pull something in the gym. The action you take next is important, because it can dictate how long you are away from...
What is Acupuncture?
History Acupuncture is generally believed to have started in China, with the first systemised record being The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine published in 100BC. Prior to this time sharpened stones (Bian stones) have been found, and the evidence...
Heel Pain – Chronic Plantar heel pain (CPHP)
What is it Heel pain, or as it is officially known Chronic Plantar heel pain (CPHP) is usually a change in the nature of the tissue within the sole of your foot, attaching to your heel bone called the Plantarfascia. This structure acts as a strong guidewire...
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a cause of persistent pain around the medial malleolus. It is also a leading cause of flat foot disorders, especially in seniors. The prevalence rate is 3.3% in the over 40’s, which is actually greater...