Health and wellness are terms that are often used interchangeably and both are important in physiotherapy. While the terms are...
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Started a new exercise regime lately and noticed your balance isn’t quite up to scratch. Chances are, you need to dial things back a little and return to the basics. Balance is an important part of fitness and improving your balance can dramatically improve your performance.
If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, then Geoff Ford will be able to assess you in a specific...
Health information & research, Physio tips / 04.10.2016
How to Add Exercise to Your Cleaning Routine
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!
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.
Health care professionals seem to constantly be talking about posture. While many people take away the message that they should “stand up straighter” the truth about what good posture is and why you should aim to have it is a little more complicated.
Finding Time for Incidental Exercises can be a lot easier than it seems!
Back pain is such a common experience that it is estimated up to 80% of adults will have at least one severe episode of back pain in their lifetime.
Most of us are familiar with the post-exercise soreness that comes after a particularly strenuous exercise session. This pain, which is usually accompanied by stiffness and weakness, is often referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, abbreviated to DOMS.
Every profession offers a unique perspective of life, shaped by years of experience. The profession of physiotherapy is no exception.
Many of us associate ageing with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as...
Health information & research, Physio tips / 29.01.2016
Strains Vs Sprains
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however they each actually have quite distinct...
Orthopaedic surgery is any surgery performed primarily on the musculoskeletal system of the body. Common orthopaedic surgeries you may have heard of are joint replacements and reconstructions.
Physio tips / 03.12.2015
Incorporated Exercises
10 Reasons to Keep Moving! ...
Ankle fractures are surprisingly common injuries, both in athletes and the general population. Being able to quickly identify the signs and symptoms of a fracture is extremely important in ensuring quick and effective medical management.
Physio tips / 06.11.2015
5-Minute Workout Challenge
5 Minute Workout Challenge!
It is a well-accepted fact that smoking is bad for our health, however the effects of smoking are often far more complex than we realise. Healthcare professionals often suggest ceasing smoking prior to surgery or following an injury as it can significantly impact how long our body takes to heal.
Vertigo, the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo.