Whether you’re a first time runner or seasoned pro, Physio Molly is here at Function101 to help you with all your running needs! A running assessment can be one of the most valuable tools for improving performance, preventing injury, and getting the most out of your training. So, what actually
The pelvic floor is one of the most important yet often overlooked muscle groups in the body. It acts as a supportive base for your organs and plays a key role in strength, stability, and everyday function. Understanding how it works—and how physiotherapy can help—can make a big difference in
Surgery is just the first step on the road to recovery. What happens afterward can make all the difference in how quickly—and how well—you heal. That’s where post-operative physiotherapy comes in. Whether you've had joint replacement, spinal surgery, ligament repair, or even abdominal surgery, physiotherapy plays a vital role in
If you have any form of social media, I’m sure you are no stranger to seeing a post like this… only to be directly followed by a post like this... Foam rollers are a staple piece of equipment found in nearly every gym around the world. They can,
The Temporal Mandibular Joint, also known as TMJ, is the joint connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. Onset of symptoms can be slow
We all know exercise is good for you. We all know we should exercise. Getting started is the hardest part. Once you’re into a routine, it becomes easy! How about running? Is running good for you? Let’s learn a little bit about ourselves by taking a brief look at
When someone sustains an injury, after the initial shock, one of the first questions is “how long will it take until I’m back to normal?" It’s worth noting that every individual is different, and our healing times will vary. There are some things we cannot control such as our
Adductor muscle strain (AKA groin strain) is an injury to the muscle, or the muscle-tendon unit in the inner thigh. This injury is more common in males and is often seen in sports involving sprinting, kicking, twisting or sudden turning, such as hockey and soccer. People with a groin strain
Subacromial impingement, also known as shoulder impingement, is a common shoulder injury which classically presents as shoulder pain localized to the anterior (front of your shoulder) and/or radiating pain below the shoulder. Onset of symptoms can be slow or quick to develop with worsening pain typically with upper limb loading
What is it? Deep Gluteal Syndrome, (AKA piriformis syndrome) is literally a pain in the butt. It is a condition that is a cause for many low back complaints and is among the common causes of the well-known “sciatica” symptom. People often feel a deep dull ache/sharp/burning sensation from their