Our Blogs
August 5, 2024
Ankle sprains are a common injury both in sport and in the general population. The correct rehabilitation will help to prevent it happening again and additional complications.
May 24, 2024
Sports massage techniques are suitable for both sports people and non-athletes alike and can help with injuries, chronic pain, muscle aches and restricted range of motion in all of us.
March 26, 2024
Preparing the body for surgery is just as important as the procedure itself. Physiotherapy before surgery, also known as prehabilitation, offers several significant benefits…
February 20, 2024
Getting out and about, enjoying the fresh air is undoubtedly great for your well-being but in your eagerness to admire that view on a sunny day, don’t be over-zealous. Build-up over time and have the right equipment to hand to prevent injury.
October 10, 2023
Previously we have talked about the importance of regular resistance training in our blog The secret to maintaining bone strength, reducing falls and maintaining your independence. However pumping all that iron isn’t going to be as effective unless you put the right…
September 15, 2023
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, inflammation, and stiffness. While there is no cure for RA, various treatments aim to manage its symptoms and improve the quality of life for those living with…
August 18, 2023
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can stem from various underlying causes such as injury, medical conditions, or even unknown origins. While managing chronic pain might seem like an ongoing battle, there…
February 13, 2023
As we all get older there are certain unavoidable changes that happen to your body. We get a bit less flexible, we lose muscle size/strength as well as bone…
December 23, 2022
A common story we hear from patients suffering from back pain is “I think I’ve slipped a disc”. DISCS DON’T SLIP – they never have and they never will! My main pet hate about the use of the term “slipped disc” is that it makes your discs sound like a bar of soap…
November 8, 2022
This has got to be right up there in the top 5 questions that I get asked as a physio by patients. “Wear and tear” is a common way people describe joint pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) but is one that I feel is unhelpful in understanding how our bodies…
May 6, 2022
Getting out and about, enjoying the fresh air is undoubtedly great for your well-being but in your eagerness to admire that view on a sunny day, don’t be over-zealous. Build-up over time and have the right equipment to hand to prevent injury.
