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Is Surgery the Right Decision For You
Posted on 16 January, 2022 / Written by admin
The decision to have surgery following an injury is a serious and complicated one. It can be difficult when navigating the minefield of information you receive to know what is the right pathway for you. Unfortunately, the answer is not always obvious which can be very confusing. To ensure that surgery is right for you, …
Read more5 Reasons to Stay Active
Posted on 16 January, 2022 / Written by admin
The benefits of keeping active may seem obvious, yet it can’t hurt to be reminded of the many ways exercise can improve your life. Here are a few of our favourite reasons to get moving. 1. Exercise improves energy levels. Improving your fitness means your body is capable of achieving more for the same energy …
Read morePregnancy and Physiotherapy
Posted on 16 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Pregnancy brings with it many changes including physical, physiological and hormonal. As your baby and body grow, there are shifts to your centre of gravity, weight and even your joints become more flexible. All of these changes can bring with them new aches and pains along with many questions about how to protect your changing …
Read moreFocus on Shin Splints
Posted on 16 January, 2022 / Written by admin
What is it? Shin splints, are a painful condition of the lower leg, also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, it is an overuse injury that causes pain along the inside of the tibia or shin bone. It is a common condition in runners, hikers and soldiers who march long distances. What are the symptoms? …
Read moreWhat is Physiotherapy
Posted on 16 January, 2022 / Written by admin
Many people know the value that physiotherapy brings to their life and their physiotherapist has been with them through the highs and lows of injury and recovery throughout their life. However, for those who have never been to see a physiotherapist before, there can be a question mark over exactly what it is that physiotherapists …
Read moreCycling Tips for your Physio
Posted on 16 January, 2022 / Written by admin
There are many reasons to choose biking as a sport. Commuting to work can help you conveniently find time for exercise, save money on transport costs and is a great way to exercise if you suffer from shoulder pain, hip or knee arthritis. Unfortunately, biking injuries are common, but in many cases, preventable. Here are …
Read moreRelaxation Tips for Pain Management
Posted on 29 November, 2021 / Written by admin
Can prolonged stress affect your pain and healing? There’s a strong suggestion that it can, particularly with chronic pain. If you suffer from ongoing pain you may even have noticed this relationship yourself. Many people know that their pain is worse when they are stressed but they don’t know why. Stress activates your sympathetic nervous …
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How To Prevent Workplace Injuries
Posted on 28 October, 2021 / Written by admin
Why are workplace injuries so common? The nature of work is that we are often required to complete the same task for hours. We can also find ourselves faced with time constraints and deadlines that lead to lazy postures and taking shortcuts, simply to get the job done. How can they be prevented? Workplace injuries …
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Anterior Ankle Impingement
Posted on 28 October, 2021 / Written by admin
What is it? Anterior ankle impingement, also known as anterior impingement syndrome, is a musculoskeletal condition where repetitive forces compress and damage the tissues at the front of the ankle, causing pain and stiffness. It is a common injury that can affect people of all ages, however is usually seen in athletes of sports involving …
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Focus: Can Stress Affect My Pain?
Posted on 28 October, 2021 / Written by admin
A common fear for patients when discussing pain is the idea that their symptoms are ‘all in their head’ or that they won’t be believed either by friends, family, therapists or workplace. This fear can be worse when there appears to be no obvious cause for their pain or it has been present for a …
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