January 9, 2025
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in many people's recovery process. But like many health-related fields, it's surrounded by myths that can lead to misconceptions. Misunderstandings about rehabilitation can sometimes delay or hinder proper treatment. In this article, we'll set the record straight on some [...]
October 24, 2022
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK, with just under 60,000 women diagnosed every year. The treatments for breast cancer will vary depending on how early the tumour is spotted, the size of the cancerous area and whether the cancer has spread to other regions. In most cases, a combination […]
October 3, 2022
Huge congratulations to everyone who has run the marathon this weekend! We hope you are all recovering well and enjoyed the experience whether it was actual or virtual. Here are a few tips if you are in recovery mode: Rehydrate and refuel Your muscles and body will be depleated of their glycogen stores and you […]
August 20, 2020
It’s been a tough few months but we are open for remote and face to face treatments. We are able currently to see people in every surgery. Our priority is the safety to our patients and ourselves. We wear PPE as per government guidelines for our profession and level of contact. We request that our […]
October 9, 2019
October 8, 2019
Should you be taking NSAID’s (e.g. Ibuprofen) for your pain? We all reach instinctively for pain killers when we have pain or injury, but which ones should we take? The two main drugs are paracetamol and non steroidal anti-inflamatories (NSAID’s e.g. Ibuprofen and Asprin). Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) and NSAID’s are analgesic and […]
Should you be taking NSAID’s (e.g. Ibuprofen) for your pain? We all reach instinctively for pain killers when we have pain or injury, but which ones should we take? The two main drugs are paracetamol and non steroidal anti-inflamatories (NSAID’s e.g. Ibuprofen and Asprin). Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) and NSAID’s are analgesic and […]
October 2, 2019
Your spine is essentially the chain that forms the ‘backbone’ of your entire body. Without it you would be a blob of muscles, organs and soft tissue piled on the floor. Your spine commands respect because it is the pillar that supports your body, allows you to walk, stand and sit, as well as touch […]
July 31, 2019
Physios are a curious bunchWe probably are selectPhysio degrees are intense and toughTesting our intellectPractical lessons were rather funLearning new techniquesLike massage, stretching, mobilisingFrom arms to backs to cheeksReducing pain, increasing sleepTeaching how to walkStretching necks and moving jointsWhilst listening to you talkWe love to help, we yearn to pleaseWe want to see you smileTo […]
November 15, 2018
Click here to see a useful guide for exercises for hip pain
November 14, 2018
Hip pain is very common in the older generation. The hip is a ball and socket joint, designed to carry the weight of the body whilst also allowing a large amount of movement. The hip is designed to withstand a fair amount of wear and tear as it is involved in constant large range weight […]
March 29, 2018
The acronym PRICE has been central to soft tissue injury management for many years. P protection R rest I ice C compression E elevation Protection and Rest Initially rest and protection is required in the early stages to prevent re-bleeding and re-rupture at the injury site. The type of protection needed depends on the injury […]
February 25, 2018
RUN: Better, Faster, Longer, Stronger Do you dream of being that runner where every step of every mile is 100% pain free? No aches, no twinges or niggles, no lingering soreness from yesterday’s session. Well, you are not alone; research shows that as many as 79% of runners get injured at least once during the […]
July 13, 2017
Click here to see a useful guide on the prevention and treatment of tennis elbow
June 26, 2017
There is so much written about stretching and warming up, it is confusing for everyone. Should you stretch before or after running? What are the different types of stretching and are they in fact helpful or harmful? There are different types of stretching- Static stretching involves putting a muscle in a lengthened position, taking it […]
June 16, 2017
I am writing this whilst on the train. I am sat with a bit of slump in my lumbar spine – not great but the main problem is the position of my neck. I am bent right over at my neck – if I took my phone away I would be looking at my upper […]
May 16, 2017
Heel pain, or as it is officially known chronic plantar heel pain (CPHP) is usually a change in the nature of the tissue within the sole of your foot, attaching to your heel bone called the plantar fascia. This structure acts as a strong guide wire between the heel and the big toe as you […]
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Thank you very much indeed.
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