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04 Oct

Posted at 15:50h in Health information & research, Physio tips
As the warmer summer months beckon and time spent outdoors starts to increase, it’s the perfect excuse to de-clutter your surroundings, be it at home or at work.  A clean environment helps to maintain a clear head, and the act of cleaning can be therapeutic in itself.  Vigorous cleaning can burn up to 90 calories per fifteen minutes; that’s up to 360 calories per hour! 

04 Oct

Posted at 15:37h in Health information & research

Lymph is a high-protein fluid in the body which flows between soft tissues. Oedema is the scientific term for swelling. Lymphoedema, therefore, is a high-protein swelling resulting from fluid build-up in soft tissues, which then forms a solid mass. ...

10 Sep

Posted at 11:10h in Health information & research, Physio tips
If you’ve just taken up running, you probably think that getting started is simple - you just run as far as you can and then run further the next time. Like most things, the reality is a little more complicated. Here are some tips to make the most of your running program and avoid injury.

10 Sep

Posted at 11:09h in Health information & research

Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress and increase your overall wellbeing, however it’s not without it’s drawbacks. While being a low risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact activity, most...