How Does Ultrasound Therapy Work?
For the last 80 years, ultrasound therapy has been used as a non-invasive procedure to treat a wide variety of ailments. In this blog, discover how ultrasound therapy works and its benefits along with its risks.
Stretching Exercises for the Lower Limb
As we will see in this blog, even saying things like ‘stretching your calf muscles’ can be an oversimplification. Today we’re going to identify the main muscle regions in the lower limbs, and provide instructions on how to stretch them.
How to Prevent Falls in Over 65s
If you fear for the health and safety of a loved one or friend, then it’s vital to make them aware of the potential risks of falling and ways in which they can help themselves prevent falling and any type of negative consequence it may carry.
Strain- How to Prevent it?
Strains are one of the most common types of injuries people sustain. There are various degrees of strains, and they can affect more or less any part of our body. This blog will give a broad overview of what strains are, what causes them, their implications, and how to prevent and heal them.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is the inflammation of the Tibial Tubercle, which is where the Patellar Tendon connects to the kneecap, running down to the shinbone. The primary cause of the condition is sudden growth spurts, which is further exacerbated by physical activity (not necessarily excessive activity, it must be noted)
Preventing Neck Pain While Studying
When studying, your mind is focused on many different things: exams, projects, deadlines, scheduling, remembering what you need to learn, and actually learning it. It’s easy to allow studying to take control of your time and focus, and although it must be done, this can cause us to forget about our wellbeing. Diet and sleep are the most famously hard-hit areas during study time, but one area that is overlooked all too often is the strain we put on our necks.
Your Race Goals
Running a personal record in a race is a popular running goal, but there are plenty of other targets to keep you motivated to run all year-long. Here are some goals to set your sights on.
What Is A Good Time For A 5k?
Running 5K doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone, so it’s difficult to say what a good run time is. For some people a good run time is that they finished the 5K at all, whereas other more experienced runners may be itching to beat their previous personal best.
Head To Toe Running Stretches
Stretching After Your Runs Can Help Improve Your Flexibility And May Help With Injury Prevention. Here Are Some Great Running Stretches.
Is My Back pain Caused By Stress?
Back pain is a common problem that can have many different causes. In this blog, we will look specifically at whether your back pain could be a result of stress, why this occurs, and how to deal with it.
A Guide To Finding Sciatica Relief While At The Office
Sciatica is a condition when pain radiates from the lower back, down through the leg, possibly as far as the feet. In this blog, we are going to look at several steps you can take to relieve this pain in the office.
Plantar Fasciitis – What is it and how to recognise It
In this blog, we’re going to look at what causes Plantar Fasciitis as well as the signs and symptoms that you may have it.
Is There A Link Between Cold Weather & Muscle and Joint Pain?
For years, people have claimed that their muscle & joint pain becomes worse in cold weather. But is there any truth to this?
Physiotherapy & Positive Ageing
As we age, we experience drastic changes to everything from our bones and muscles, to energy and endurance. Physiotherapy can help us reduce the impact of these changes and keep us fighting fit for years to come.
Coronary Artery Disease & How Physiotherapy Can Help
In this blog, we’re going to focus on how physiotherapy can help people who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
Fibromyalgia- What is it?
In this blog we discuss what Fibromyalgia is, how it’s caused, its symptoms and treatments options for this condition.
Practical Tips to Lighten School Backpacks
Overstuffed bags can have detrimental effects on children’s backs. Here, we’re going to lay out a few simple but effective tips to lighten the load and make sure your kids don’t take more than they can carry.
Choosing a Schoolbag for your Kids
It may be strange to think that there are right and wrong types of schoolbags, but in this blog, we will look at a few reasons as to why this is the case, and offer a few tips to help you ensure you buy the right bag.