7 proven tips for taking control of your Osteo-Arthritis to get back living life again Do you have Osteo-Arthritis (OA) of the: Knee Hip Feet Shoulder Back &/or neck Hand It’s a condition that can be debilitating and affects a large portion of the population, especially those over the age of 70. And unfortunately, once…
Cycling is notorious for contributing to tightening and shortening of our connective tissues, such as muscles and tendons. The cycling action never allows our muscles and joints to work through their entire range of motion, which, coupled with the very repetitive and one-dimensional nature of cycling, can lead to the shortening of our connective tissues.…
Tips for staying healthy & injury free The Silly Season is always a busy time of year where lots of merry-making is paramount, but more often than not, this means your health routine gets waylaid. We all have a lot of awareness around what we eat and drink at Christmas time, but what happens with…
Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Advice Exercise Therapy for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can help better manage many of the more common symptoms of MS. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) that includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. In people with MS, the immune…
Gluteal tendinopathy, also known as hip bursitis or Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a very common clinical presentation. It has a prevalence of 10-15% and can affect 1 in 4 females over the age of 50. A lot of people will present with various types of symptoms around this area from a dull ache…
Are you currently breastfeeding? Keep yourself feeling well with these tips to prevent mastitis from a postnatal physio. What is mastitis? Breasts are composed of three main structures; lobes, ducts and fatty/fibrous tissue. The lobes are comprised of an intricately connected network of lobules that produce your breast milk. Your breast milk is carried from…
How can hydrotherapy classes assist your pre and post rehabilitation from surgery? Hydrotherapy is a form of exercise rehabilitation that takes place in a warm pool, led by an experienced Physiotherapist. The pool is shallower allowing you to stand in water either waist or chest height to perform your own tailored exercises. It…
BED WETTING ADVICE Did you know bed wetting is a common childhood problem. It effects 5-10% of children under 10 years of age and up to 2% of older children and adults. What causes bed wetting? What causes bed wetting is not completely understood, it is important that blame is not put on the child…
Ode to the Weekend Warriors Sports Injury The working week is hard and your last priority is exercise when you get home. But as a weekend warrior you are committed to do your vigorous 75 minutes of recommended exercise a week. But condensed – you are the definition of efficiency! But beware, watch out for…
7 Reasons Why Joining a Gym Might Be a Bad Idea When you start thinking about improving your health and fitness, getting a gym membership is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Joining a gym has a lot of perks, however, there are some important points to consider before deciding if this…
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