Foot pain connected to the ribcage

How can foot pain be connected to the ribcage? I am currently treating a keen runner in his 40’s who has come in with planta fasciitis. Now, you may think, how on earth can the ribcage be involved with this problem?   Assessment: When I assessed this man, I...

Climber with shoulder pain

Case study: Finding the source of Shoulder Pain Around Barcelona there are many incredible climbing spots, so… as a physiotherapist, I get to see a lot of climbers and I get to help a lot of people optimise their upper limb biomechanics. Recently I saw a guy who...

Case Study: Treating Elbow Pain

Treating elbow pain is notoriously difficult because the problem invariably does not come from the elbow! An example is a client that I have seen recently complaining of long term inner side elbow pain which is made worse with swimming, gripping and interestingly,...

Case Study: Shoulder Rehabilitation

Intelligent shoulder rehabilitation requires a step by step approach building a combination of mobility and stability through the ribs, scapula, shoulder itself and arm. To really help your clients with shoulder problems you need to first optimise their scapula...