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.
World Physical Therapy Day
World Physical Therapy Day was first established in 1996 by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. In the 20 years since, World Physical Therapy Day has helped to raise awareness about the potential of physical therapy, and the hard work of physical therapists.
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.
The Importance of the Hip Hinge in Exercise
One of the most important aspects of working out is making sure you have the correct form. Fail to do so, and not only could all your hard work be wasted, but you could have a high risk of sustaining serious injury.
Which mattress is best for back & neck pain?
Buying a new mattress is not a small purchase, so it’s one you want to make sure you get right. If you are experiencing neck and/or back pain, you might be desperate to replace yours immediately. But when you’re in a showroom, most beds will look and feel much nicer than the one you’ve had […]
The role of physiotherapy in cancer recovery
While it may not be something we think of when discussing cancer, physiotherapy can be used to help people maintain a high-quality of life and stay healthy.
Physiotherapy at work
No matter what you do for a living, you will generally spend about a third of your time at work. While some jobs will always carry with them a greater risk of injury than others, spending such a significant portion of your time doing any activity means it will take its toll on you in one way or another.
Physiotherapy & Technology
All over the world, new technology is emerging practically every day, opening up whole new worlds for both patients and medical professionals
Falling Temperatures and Physiotherapy
People have long believed that there is a link between the weather and our well-being. But what about physical pain? Is there any truth to the age-old adage that some people can physically feel when bad weather is approaching? As it turns out, there just might be.
Adjusting your Exercise Routine for Winter
With the unpredictable weather, gift shopping, and party after party with people you haven’t seen since last Christmas, it’s easy to lose track of time. Keeping on top of your exercise routine can easily fall to the bottom of your to do list, so we’re going to lay out a few ways you can adjust it for the winter.
Physio Facts and Myths
While most people have a general understanding of what physiotherapy is, there remain many myths and misconceptions surrounding exactly what it can do, and what it entails. In this blog, we are going to look at some of the key myths and facts surrounding physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy as Preventive Healthcare
Although physiotherapy is often used as part of a recovery plan, this is not always the case. A growing number of athletes are using techniques from physiotherapy as a way to prevent sustaining injuries in the first place.
Trigger Point & Musculo-skeletal Pain
Trigger points are areas of your body that are particularly sensitive to the touch, but when touched, can cause extreme pain in a different area of the body.
Winter Joint Pain
So as the winter sets in and the weather takes a turn for the colder, we’re going to look at how the winter months can impact joint pain.
Gait Analysis
he word gait is used to describe the pattern of steps a person takes when moving, such as when walking or running. Gait analysis is the study of a person’s gait, and is used to help determine the presence of any biomechanical or structural abnormalities in our legs and feet.