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Cancer Conquerors: The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Cancer Patients

A cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event, impacting not only physical health but also emotional and psychological well-being.  While the primary ...
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How to Help Someone with Poor Mobility

Having a loved one experiencing poor mobility can be challenging for both the individual and their caregivers. Whether it’s due to aging, ...
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Physiotherapy at home: The convenience and benefits of a professional service to your door

In a world where technology is transforming the way we access services, the realm of healthcare is no exception. Physiotherapy, dedicated to ...
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What a Pain: Unlocking the Secret to a Pain-Free Groin

Introduction Groin pain is discomfort that happens in the area where the inside of your upper thigh and your abdomen come together.  ...
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Fit for Any Age: The Benefits of Physiotherapy at any stage of Life

Physiotherapy is a versatile and effective form of healthcare that offers numerous benefits at any stage of life . Whether you’re a ...
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How does a physiotherapist manage mobility problems

Many seek the experience of a physiotherapist when faced with mobility challenges, whether due to injury, illness, or aging. They are highly ...
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Stronger Together: The benefits of physio for women’s health

Women’s Health is a specialist field of physiotherapy that focuses on the unique needs of women. It is designed to help women ...
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It’s called a sole mate for a good reason – wearing the right shoes can help with many of our foot and leg problems

Our feet are remarkable structures, supporting our entire body weight and facilitating our movements throughout the day. Yet, they often bear the ...
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Strengthening Muscle Weakness in the Elderly: The Role of Physiotherapy

Muscle weakness is a common concern that often accompanies the aging process.  As individuals grow older, they may experience a gradual decline ...
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Who do I see – a physio or personal trainer?

Both a physiotherapist and a personal trainer use exercise to achieve certain goals so deciding whether a physiotherapist or personal trainer is ...
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The Secret to a Happy Life: The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Mental Health

In a quest to attain wellbeing, one often places attention on tried and tested techniques such as exercise and nutrition.  However, exercise ...
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Body in Motion: The Benefits of Physio for Active Individuals

Most of us like to think we are active, some of us engage in regular exercise in gyms or outside.  Most people ...
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Feel the Burn: The benefits of Physio for Athletes

Athletes are known for their incredible physical prowess, but even the fittest can experience wear and tear. Physiotherapy can help with the ...
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The Role of Physiotherapists in Care Homes

As our population ages, the demand for quality care for the elderly and individuals with mobility challenges continues to grow. In care ...
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How do physiotherapists help with pain?

Pain is a complex and common human emotion that can range from sudden discomfort brought on by an injury to chronic illnesses ...
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Living with Constant Pain: How Physiotherapy Can Help You Cope

Constant pain can be an overwhelming and distressing experience that significantly impacts your quality of life. Whether it’s due to a chronic ...
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The Role of Physiotherapists in Care Homes

As our population ages, the demand for quality care for the elderly and individuals with mobility challenges continues to grow. In care ...
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The Role of Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Wellness

Mental health and wellness are critical components of overall health and well-being. Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social ...
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The Power of Movement: How Physiotherapy can help you overcome physical and mental obstacles

The human body is capable of great feats, but to truly reach its full potential, it often requires help. This is where ...
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The Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle: How Physio can Complete the Picture

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of physical impairments and disabilities. Physiotherapists use a variety ...
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How to fit exercise into your day without knowing it

Often due to busy schedules, many people face the issue of not having enough time to exercise during the day. They wake ...
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Fit for Life: The Role of physio in maintaining mobility and independence

Maintaining mobility and independence is a key aspect of leading a fulfilling and active life, regardless of age. However, various factors such ...
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Headaches during your menstrual cycle and how to combat them

Sometimes headaches are caused by a change in hormone levels, specifically a drop in oestrogen hormone levels. This means that usually a ...
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Do you suffer from a sore neck and back? – how to manage pain when sitting all day

Spine related problems are very common, affecting up to 80% of the population at some point during their life. Pain can arise ...
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How can physiotherapy help with hypermobility?

The term hypermobility is used to describe a person who has more than the usual amount of movement or flexibility in a ...
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Impact winter months have on our joints

During winter, you are more vulnerable to joint pain due to the change in weather. As it gets colder and the atmospheric ...
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No Laughing matter: Physiotherapy in Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common condition that affects both men and women and can lead to a variety of symptoms. ...
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Physiotherapy is not just about recovery it is also about preventive measures

One of the main reasons why people require physiotherapy is rehabilitation after an injury often due to a slip or fall. Pain ...
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The surprising role of physiotherapy for Migraines Sufferers

A migraine is a type of headache that is often characterized by severe pain, a pulsating sensation, and other symptoms such as ...
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Feel Good, Move More: How Physio can help you stay active and pain free

In today’s fast-paced and sedentary lifestyle, staying active and pain-free can be a challenge for many individuals. However, with the help of ...
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Bouncing Back: The benefits of physiotherapy for sports injuries

Sports injuries can be a significant setback for athletes of all levels. From sprains and strains to more severe conditions like fractures ...
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Should I see a physiotherapist?

Working out if and when to see a physiotherapist for your injuries, aches and pains can be a tricky decision to make. ...
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How to treat abdominal muscle separation

Abdominal muscle separation, also known as diastasis recti, is a condition that occurs when the muscles of the abdomen stretch and separate ...
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Inactivity after surgery and the complications that can arise

Whether you are having a hip replaced, an open-heart procedure or receiving breast cancer treatment, you will need some type of physiotherapy ...
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From Struggle to Success – How Physiotherapy can help with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition that affects the knee joint, specifically the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone). It ...
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How important is prehab?

Prehabilitation, or prehab, is a proactive approach to physiotherapy that involves preparing the body for a surgical procedure, injury, or other physical ...
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The Secret to a Pain-Free Life: The Role of Physiotherapy in Managing Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a condition that affects the tendons, which are the fibrous structures that connect muscles to bones. It is characterised by ...
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Unleashing your Full Potential – The Role of Physiotherapy in Managing Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves, specifically the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves that travel outside ...
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Now I work from home, how important is daily exercise?

Whilst working from home is becoming increasingly common and convenient for most people, there are also several challenges people face such as ...
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I want to run outdoors, but I feel self-conscious as a beginner 

Running outside for the first time can be extremely daunting mainly due to the fear of being judged by other road users. ...
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