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Stretching for joints & tendons: More flexibility isn’t always the answer
You might think, "But flexibility is good, right?" Not always! There’s a big difference between muscle flexibility (which helps movement) and joint/tendon laxity (which reduces stability).
Aug 34 min read
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Understanding Hip Pain in Young patients: Labral Tears, FAI, and Osteoarthritis
Hip pain in 40-50 yr olds is common but isn't always due to arthritis. Problems such as labral tears or FAI or hip impingment can also be causes of hip pain in younger patients. There are distinct differences in how each is treated and an accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure you are doing suitable rehab to improve your hip pain. Here we’ll break down the differences, explain how to recognise each one, and discuss how physiotherapy and sports therapy can help.
Jun 235 min read
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ACL Injuries: Surgery or Rehab?
ACL injuries can be overwhelming to deal with but surgery isn't always necessary. Rehab can be effective at giving your your knee back and allow you to return to activity. This article looks at the two approaches and why one may be a better choice than the other for your ACL injury
Jun 14 min read
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Sports Therapy for back and hip pain recovery
Sports therapy and Physiotherapy can easily treat back and hip pain. It's NOT just for athletes
Mar 93 min read
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6 Tips for New Runners to Avoid Injury
As physiotherapists, we see many new runners with preventable injuries. Here are six tips to help you run smarter, stay injury-free
Jan 54 min read
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6 ways to get the best out of your physiotherapy appointment
Six ways to get the most out of your physio treatment and put you on the road to recovery.
May 19, 20243 min read
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What to look for when you choose a physical therapist.
Do yo know if your therapist is qualified and insured ? Do they need to be ?
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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How’s your body dealing with your new exercise plan ?
Managing to keep the exercise regime going through January but getting some aches and pains ?? Keep going with our help and advise
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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How realistic are your New Year’s resolutions?
And what's the best way of creating a new habit and ditching old ones. A new year prompts many of us to turn over a new leaf and improve...
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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Scoliosis and back pain .
A common cause of back pain is scoliosis but what is it, is it serious ? How do I deal with it ? . What do Usain Bolt, Richard III and...
Sep 19, 20234 min read
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How weight training can help you in menopause and perimenopause
Cardio training is great but resistance training is even more important in combating menopause muscle loss ? Experiencing menopause and...
May 21, 20233 min read
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Why walking could be the perfect exercise for you
It's #WalkThisMay this month so in celebration of probably the easiest exercise we can manage
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Compartment syndrome or Shin Splints ?
Often mis-diagnosed as shin splints ... just what are the differences and how is compartment syndrome treated ? Calf and shin pain is a...
Mar 25, 20235 min read
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What’s the difference between a physiotherapist and a sports therapist ?
Just what is the difference between a sports therapist and a Physiotherapist ? Who should you book to see to get back to good health?
Mar 5, 20233 min read
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Do you need your own personal YouTube Physio?
Can you treat your own sciatica or frozen shoulder by just doing some YouTube stretches ? Possibly,but sometimes professional help is best.
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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Achilles Tendon issues - is it time to step away from the stretching !!
For many runners and athletes Achilles pain can be stubborn to treat but are we barking up the wrong rehab tree ?
Oct 5, 20226 min read
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Hypermobility - Good thing or bad thing ?
Hypermobility - Good thing or bad thing ?
Does being ' double jointed ' cause damage to joints ? Or is it just another old wives tale ?
Sep 7, 20225 min read
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Hamstrings... why are they commonly injured ?
And why are they always tight ?! We classically think of hamstring injuries as being the preserve of a sporting person - that sudden tear...
Jun 27, 20223 min read
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To warm up or not to warm up ?
Is a warm up needed to prevent injury ?
Should runners do a warm up ?
May 8, 20223 min read
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5 Best Ways to Tackle an Ankle Sprain - to R.I.C.E or not ?
Best ways to treat a sprained ankle
Best things to avoid for a sprained ankle
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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