Why A Healthy Pelvic Floor Is So Important For Everyone
We all know that dreadful feeling of needing to find a bathroom suddenly to empty the bladder at completely the wrong moment. Imagine that awful feeling and then not making it to the bathroom on time?
Getting Relief From Sciatica Pain
The exercises included in this video are all exercises which may be incorporated as part of a graded plan if you suffer from sciatica. However, they are by no means specific and a lot more goes into a plan for managing sciatica.
Training for a marathon? Here is some advice from a Physio!
Training for a marathon isn’t just about pushing your limits; it’s about finding the delicate balance between endurance and injury prevention. That’s where the expertise of a physiotherapist can make all the difference to your training and preparation.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation
ACL injury is one of the most common injuries in field sports. This injury requires long-term rehabilitation and commitment from the injured individual, which can take two forms; either conservative or non-conservative management.
Managing Arthritis with Physiotherapy: A Comprehensive Guide
There is no cure for arthritis, but physiotherapy has been proven to be very effective for managing the symptoms, improving joint function and mobility, strengthening the joints, and improving quality of life for individuals living with this condition.
Combatting Text Neck: Tips to Reduce Strain & Improve Posture
Text neck refers to the strain and discomfort that result from prolonged periods spent looking down at electronic devices, leading to poor posture and potential long-term health consequences. In this blog post, we’ll explore what text neck is, its effects on the body, and practical strategies to reduce its impact and promote better posture.
Tips For Managing DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
Have you ever experienced intense soreness or stiffness in your muscles about 24 to 48 hours after an intense workout? This phenomenon is often referred to as DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness, and is a result of tiny, microscopic tears in your muscle fibres as a result of high intensity exercise.
Shin Splints – A Guide To Management & Prevention
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, or more commonly known as Shin Splints, is a common condition marked by pain in the shins when walking or running. Chartered Physiotherapist Conor O’Brien is here to tell us more about shin splints and share some tips on how to treat and prevent them. Read on to find out more!
A Guide To Muscle Sprains & Strains
Strains and sprains can be painful and affect mobility, and treatment and healing times can vary depending on the type and severity of the injury. This blog gives is a helpful overview of what sprains and strains are, how they happen, and what you should do about them!
The Vital Role of Sleep in Muscle Recovery
Oftentimes, the importance of stretching, protein, massages and ice baths is emphasised when it comes to muscle recovery. Although these can all help, there’s another vitally important element that plays a crucial role in muscle recovery but often gets overlooked, and that is sleep.
5 Best Hamstring Stretches
Stretching your hamstrings is important for maintaining flexibility and preventing injury. Read on to find out how to perform some of the most effective hamstring stretches.
The Benefits of Pilates
It is very likely that you have heard about this ‘new’ form of exercise called Pilates, which is supposedly the secret recipe to having your body looking beautifully toned for your next beach holiday.