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Ironman Training? Our Best 5 Tips for Tapering
our top tips for tapering your ironman training We know how much hard work and dedication goes in to ironman training. understandably, you want to avoid compromising race-day performance at all costs. Tapering effectively can be the final piece of the puzzle. It goes...
How important are pre and post running exercises?
HOW IMPORTANT ARE PRE AND POST RUNNING EXERCISES? We can all be guilty of putting on our running shoes and heading straight out of the door to get our run done and dusted. but it's very important to do the correct exercises to look after our bodies pre and post...
Marathon Running: 4 exercises to reduce lower back pain
Marathon Running: 4 EXERCISEs TO reduce your lower back pain Training for and running a marathon is a huge achievement, however, it puts a lot of stress on the body. Hopefully, you have been following a running or training plan and have successfully got to the point...
Running : How to avoid injury, even when covering 100k in a month!
Running : How to avoid Injury Even when covering 100k in a month! OUR CLINIC MANAGER, LOUISE HAS SET HERSELF THE CHALLENGE OF RUNNING A total of 100K for her local hospice during the month of May. In this blog, louise focuses on her running journey and how she has...
MCL Injuries of the Knee -How To Overcome Grades 1-3
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a band of tissue that runs along the inside of the knee, connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). MCL Injuries of the knee are common in sports that involve quick changes in direction, such as football,...
Training for a Marathon? Our Best 5 Tips for Tapering
Training for a Marathon - our top tips for tapering your training We know how much hard work and dedication goes in to training for a marthon. understandably, you want to avoid compromising race-day performance at all costs. Tapering effectively can be the final piece...
Lower Back Pain – Myth Busting and our Top 5 Important Facts
Lower back pain - myth-busting and our top 5 important facts lower back pain can be debilitating. here are some tips for avoiding unhelpul information, managing symptoms and getting back to your best. Lower Back Pain is extremely common; most of us will experience an...
4 Great Benefits of HBOT after surgery
Evidence highlighting the benefits of HBOT after surgery are promoting wound healing, reducing inflammation, and decreasing the risk of infection. However, more research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness in this context. After surgery, patients may...
3 Exciting Benefits of HBOT for injury recovery
There are many benefits of HBOT for injury recovery and this is article we explore some of them. So if you are suffering from lower back pain, a muscle or ligament injury then HBOT may help in your recovery. Benefits of HBOT for injury recovery Hyperbaric oxygen...
Golf can extend your life by 5 years
With over 60 million golfers playing an average of twice a week, golf is an excellent form of exercise. Golf can extend your life by 5 years. The health benefits for golf are often over looked. This has been the case for many years. BUT in 2018 the International...
Overview of Injuries on golfers
This overview of injuries on golfers is based upon a published review article from 2006. It is also important to note that the descriptions applies to right handed golfers. Overview of Injuries on golfers Golf is seen as a low risk, low impact sport. Therefore, many...
Lower Back Pain and Golf Part 1: The Golf Swing
Welcome to part 1 of this 3 part series. We hope it brings insight and is informative. The aim is to provide information so you can make better choices how you approach lower back pain and your golf. Lower Back Pain and Golf Lower back pain is a common injury which...
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How Strengthening Exercises Optimise Recovery and Performance
Strengthening exercises play a crucial role in optimising recovery and performance for individuals engaged in physical activities, whether it be athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or individuals undergoing rehabilitation.
Musculoskeletal Health: The importance of proper footwear
Our feet are often overlooked and underappreciated when it comes to our overall health and well-being. However, these remarkable structures play a crucial role in supporting our entire musculoskeletal system, forming the foundation upon which our bodies rely.
Prescribing Movement: How Exercise Therapy Complements Physiotherapy
Prescribing movement through exercise therapy is a fundamental aspect of physiotherapy. In this blog we discuss the vital role of tailored exercise and how it is key in the success of a clients progression and recovery.
8 Ways Physiotherapy Can Help Manage Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is unfortunately a common condition we see people suffering with and can often be poorly understood. In this blog we discuss chronic pain, what it is and the ways in which physiotherapy can help to manage it.
Manual Labour: How to protect your body from injury
Injuries not only cause physical pain and discomfort but can also lead to time off work, decreased productivity, and financial burdens. By prioritising health and safety, manual labourers can minimise the likelihood of accidents and injuries, ensuring their ability to continue working and supporting themselves and their families.
ACL Rehabilitation: The Role of Physiotherapy
The ACL is commonly injured during sports that require a quick change of direction, sudden stop, jumping, or landing involved. Here we discuss physiotherapy and it’s vital role in ACL rehabilitation.
Ergonomics and Workplace Wellness
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in addressing shoulder and back pain among office workers. Physiotherapists provide personalised assessments, treatments, and exercises to alleviate pain, improve posture, and prevent future issues. They help individuals maintain their physical well-being in sedentary office environments, promoting comfort, productivity, and long-term health.
Understanding the Importance of Balance and Fall Prevention
Understanding the Importance of Balance and Fall Prevention Maintaining balance is a fundamental...
Unlocking Movement: Exploring the Benefits of Manual Therapy in Rehabilitation
The benefits of manual therapy in rehabilitation have been known for thousands of years and have become a fundamental part of healthcare treatment and rehabilitation.
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