by wunderdog | 8 Mar 2026 | Advice, Blog
What is the ITB ITB tightness, also known as the iliotibial band syndrome, is a common cause of pain and tightness on the outside of the thigh and knee. It normally affects those who partake in running and cycling activities. The ITB is a thick band which runs from... by wunderdog | 8 Mar 2026 | Case Studies
A regular runner attended Rugby Physio for an assessment of right knee pain and iliotibial band (ITB) tightness that had been ongoing for approximately 6 months. The pain initially began after the runner increased the frequency of hill... by wunderdog | 16 Feb 2026 | Case Studies
This week we met a keen walker who had been suffering with outer left hip pain for the last 6 months. The onset of the pain began after increasing their distance from 5 miles to 10 miles. Despite reducing their activity, the hip discomfort persisted and began to limit... by wunderdog | 15 Feb 2026 | Advice, Blog
What is Piriformis Syndrome & Deep Gluteal Pain Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome and deep gluteal pain syndrome are often used interchangeably but are not the same diagnosis. It is important to clarify which diagnosis you have and that’s why it’s important to see a... by wunderdog | 11 Feb 2026 | Advice, Blog
How Important Is Your Mobility Mobility and strength are two important things in life we need to maintain as we age. When you are young, your muscles, tissues and nerves adapt well to stretch and injury. As we age, our collagen levels begin to drop. Pain which gets...