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.
The steps you should be covering every day
If you have any sort of interest in fitness, or even just a friend with a smartwatch, you’ve probably heard that we’re all supposed to take 10,000 steps a day. The idea of taking 10,000 steps every day has helped a lot of new people take an interest in their levels of physical activity. But is this all just a marketing technique, or something with an actual scientific basis?
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.
Physiotherapy and Sports – Hand in Hand
The more we learn, the more physiotherapy becomes an effective tool for preventing injuries and training our bodies. An increasing number of sportspeople are now using the techniques they have learnt from physiotherapy in this way, so we’re going to look at some of the main ways this is done.
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.
How to Prevent Ski Injuries
Like all sports, there are a number of injuries that commonly occur in skiing. Here, we’re going to look at what those are, and how they can be avoided.
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.
World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day takes place on 20th October every year. In this blog, we will look at what Osteoporosis is, who is at risk, and the symptoms associated with it.
Is my bag too heavy?
Whether you’re carrying it for school, work, or just day-to-day errands, it can be tempting to overstuff your bag with things you think you might need, “just in case”. This might seem harmless enough, but if you are carrying these bags all day long, it can have negative effects on your health. Odds are that if you’re asking if your bag is too heavy, it probably is, but in this blog, we’re going to look at several signs that your bag might be too heavy.
Most common boxing injuries
Despite being considered by experts as less dangerous than horse riding, gymnastics, and scuba diving, the visual brutality of boxing leads many people to believe it is one of the most dangerous sports out there. In fact, several countries, like Norway, Cuba, and North Korea, have banned boxing altogether. Regardless of your feelings of the sport, boxing can result in both minor and major injuries. Here, we’re going to look at some of the most common injuries sustained by boxers.
What happens when injuries go untreated
Some people will head to the hospital when they feel the slightest itch, while others need to have their head hanging off their body before they decide to go. Many people dislike doctors and hospitals, while others simply underestimate the severity of their injury. In order to offer some perspective on the matter, we’re going to look at what happens when various injuries go untreated.