On this page, you can read some of our published and unpublished articles on common problems that we treat and advice on how to avoid them.
2 Feb 2021

Post COVID guidelines for patients

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More than 10% of COVID-19 patients may have symptoms which affect their quality of life or ability to perform normal activities of daily life over the long-term – upwards of 60 days. British epidemiologist Professor Tim Spector has found that 12 per cent have symptoms longer than 30 days, and one in 200 for more than 90 days. Physiotherapists have a critical role to play during recovery. “With extensive experience and research in rehabilitation, physiotherapists can help with many debilitating long-haul … Read More
17 Aug 2020

Shoulder pain- Don’t carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, see your Physiotherapist

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Shoulder Pain   Shoulder pain is an incredibly common condition, from young athletes, to the middle-aged and older population. As a student at Medical School, the shoulder was the “dreaded joint” that sent fear through us physiotherapy students. Little did I know that my first job as a newly qualified physiotherapist would see me working with an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in shoulder joint disfunction. I soon learnt not to fear the shoulder joint, but to respect it for it’s intricacies … Read More
2 Sep 2019

Put a spring in your step

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  One of my favourite areas of practice has got to be foot and ankle rehabilitation. The foot plays a pivotal role in the alignment of the entire lower limb. Even when the foot is not the injured party itself, it is often a culprit in knee, hip and lower back pain. Spring is fast approaching, and while many of us stay active all year round, for others, spring means an increase in activity levels. Spring also brings with it … Read More
17 Apr 2019

Exercise- Do it for fun!

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Make the most of movement, do it for fun! Is exercise good for you? Of course it is – both mind and body benefit from being active. But should we be approaching it the way we do – as a chore, something we ‘have to do’, a nasty medicine we’ve got to take? Research suggests the answer is No. In December 2015, researchers at Cornell University reported on three little pieces of research they’d done, looking at how participants responded … Read More
15 Nov 2018

Genetic Testing

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  For many years I have been concerned about my risk of developing breast cancer. This stems from my mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer over 10 years ago. As a result of my mother’s history I have been advised to be vigilant regarding breast exams and annual check ups. I eat well and I exercise but surely there is a lot more that I could be doing too? During the course of this year I was introduced to a new … Read More

Poor sitting posture at work
19 Mar 2018

The importance of pause exercises

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The negatives of sitting too much Have you noticed after you have been sitting for prolonged periods you start to feel uncomfortable, tense, fatigued, and may even start to lose concentration? This happens at work when you are writing or using a keyboard, doing repetitive tasks, sitting at long meetings, or at home doing some knitting. Our bodies don’t like being in one position. Posture easily becomes slumped and unbalanced and this can become permanent unless you move your body … Read More
26 Jun 2017

What you can expect from your physiotherapy session: A biomechanical approach to the body

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No two patients are alike: Posture, biomechanics and injury vary from person-to-person. Our approach to assessment and treatment is patient-specific and individualised. Often the source of the problem is in a different area to the site of pain. Finding the source means fewer treatments, less recurrence, and better outcomes. To achieve this we offer: – Detailed assessment – Analysis of movement dysfunction – A skilled hands-on approach – Postural & movement correction – Restoration of muscle imbalances – Manual therapy … Read More

golf injury prevention with physio
19 Jun 2017

Injury Prevention in Golf

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Golf physiotherapy treatment focuses on specific flexibility and strengthening programmes, future preventative measures and safe warm up routines. By developing good posture, flexibility and strength, you will optimize your ability to play better golf. FLEXIBILITY Because golf is a very unilateral sport, it puts uneven stresses on your body. When you practice your swing, you make use of the same muscles over and over. This repetitive one-sided action can lead to injury and muscle imbalances. Your dominant muscles require regular … Read More

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15 Mar 2016

Core Strengthening for Kids Part 2

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More Core Strengthening Fun! While the activities described in Part 1 are perfect for targeting core strengthening specifically, sometimes good old fashioned play activities can have just as much benefit. Below is a list of awesome ideas for play: Swimming Negotiating an obstacle course Climbing up a slide instead of sliding down Swinging Crab walking   Sometimes, simply performing a motor skill is a perfect activity in and of itself.  Looking for a quick, easy, do-it-anywhere, no set-up required way to practice … Read More

Core-Strengthening-Exercises-for-Kids
8 Mar 2016

Core Strengthening Exercises for Kids Part 1

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There are a lot of parents, teachers, and therapists out there who know that developmental skills for kids build on each other.  Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core is the centre of control for everything else that the body does. It is difficult to balance, perform coordinated movements on both sides of the body, sit up straight in a chair, hold a pencil, control scissors, or jump if you don’t have a strong core. We know that decreased core strength commonly contributes to … Read More

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18 Oct 2015

Here are my top tips for preventing neck pain

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Headaches are one of the most common things seen and treated by physiotherapists. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that around 47% of the adult population suffer from a headache at least once during a year. Specifically, Tension-type Headaches. Physios assist with these headaches due to their cause being related to muscular tension or a musculoskeletal problem in the neck. These headaches can be suffered by up to 70% of the population due to the high prevalence of office workers and sedentary related … Read More