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The Missing Link in your Health and Wellness Journey – The benefits of physio for Incontinence

Incontinence is the loss of control over one’s bladder or bowel movements, resulting in the unintentional release of urine or faeces. It ...
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I live with chronic pain – how can physio help me on a daily basis?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over three months. The pain can be there all the time, or it may come ...
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Should I have physio or a massage for back pain? What is the difference?

Back pain is a common issue that many of us experience at some point in life. In most cases, if the pain ...
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Exercise during menopause

Menopause is a process where a woman’s ovaries eventually stop producing oestrogen. It is a different process for every woman and can ...
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How to keep moving and stay mobile during a long-haul flight

One of the biggest challenges of long-haul flights is staying mobile and preventing stiffness and discomfort. Here are some tips based on ...
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Do injuries take longer to heal the older we get?

In general, injuries do tend to take longer to heal as we get older. This is because the body’s healing mechanisms become ...
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How important is it to exercise your pelvic floor muscles during and after pregnancy?

It is important to exercise your pelvic floor muscles during and after pregnancy because these muscles play a vital role in supporting ...
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Do lifestyle choices impact your musculoskeletal system?

There are several ways in which lifestyle choices can impact the musculoskeletal system and the need for physiotherapy treatment. One of the ...
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I keep getting muscle knots – how to prevent them

Muscle knots, also known as trigger points, are small, tight areas of muscle that can be painful when touched. They are usually ...
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Top life hacks to get you going in the morning

Getting out of bed in the morning, especially during the winter months can be difficult for many people. Here are some our ...
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How to keep our hips strong as we age

As people age, the muscles, bones, and other tissues in the body can undergo changes that can affect mobility and flexibility. These ...
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Top 3 treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the bottom of the foot, specifically in the plantar fascia, which is a ...
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What is the best exercise to boost my weight loss?

Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight is deemed to be a difficult task, especially during the festive period. Here are a ...
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Work life balance and self-care

Life is finally starting to resemble a more familiar and normal way of life after the last few years of restrictions.  We ...
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The Unseen Benefits of Physiotherapy for the Menopause

Menopause is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of ...
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Can a physiotherapist help with gout?

Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by the accumulation of excess uric acid in the body. Uric acid is ...
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What does a home visiting physiotherapist do?

Home visit physiotherapy is great for those who need physiotherapy but are not mobile enough or are not able to get to ...
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Lymphoedema – Don’t let it weigh you down

Lymphoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues. It can affect any part of the body, but ...
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Living with Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia primarily affects women between the ages of 30 and 50 years old and can be triggered by a stressful/traumatic physical or ...
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Gout : A Joint Effort

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body, leading to inflammation and ...
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How can private physiotherapy help me?

You finally want to get rid of those persistent aches and pains that are stopping you doing the things you want or ...
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I am a new skier – how will physio help me prepare for my holiday?

Physiotherapy can be an important part of preparing for a ski holiday, as it can help to improve your physical fitness and ...
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What are the benefits of a standing desk vs a sitting station?

Standing desks are becoming a lot more common in offices and have several benefits. They are higher than the average sitting station ...
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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) – Physios can treat jaw pain

Our  temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ...
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How to improve your home office that works for you

If you work from home the chances are you spend most of your time in front of a computer screen. A workstation ...
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How mobilisation and manipulation by a qualified physio can help?

Joint mobilisation and manipulation are manual techniques used by physiotherapists to improve the function and mobility of your joints. Mobilisation is a ...
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How to prevent injuries while out walking

Walking appears to have become very popular recently and for good reason too. Walking is one of the easiest and often most ...
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Pins and Needles – what are they?

Pins and needles (paraesthesia) feels like pricking, tingling or numbness on the skin. It happens when the blood supply to the nerves ...
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Top tips for winter health

A number of challenges occur as we move into the colder months and if we don’t plan well and stay disciplined, it’s ...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – what you need to know

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. CTS can affect ...
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Surgery is not always necessary if you suffer from bunions – physio can help you

A bunion is a bony projection that forms at the base of the big toe. It forms when the big toe is ...
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How can physio help treat Whiplash?

A whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden back and forth movement of your head and neck like the cracking ...
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Why is it so important to sit up straight?

We all fall into a habit of having poor sitting postures. Slouching is often considered to be more comfortable, and the body ...
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How to exercise safely during and after pregnancy

For many pregnant women, exercise during pregnancy can be daunting but recent guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers recommends that pregnant ...
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How can physiotherapy help maintain independence for the elderly?

Seeing a physiotherapist can help you maintain and increase your independence by restoring the mobility, balance, and level of physical activity. This ...
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How to treat upper trapezius pain

The trapezius muscle is a triangular shaped muscle at the bottom of your neck. It spans the width of your shoulders, attaches ...
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Tips on how to run safely during the winter months

There are many benefits of running in the winter such as building physical endurance as well as building mental strength and burning ...
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How to keep motivation going to keep exercising

In today’s day and age with everyone being so busy with life, usually exercise is the first activity to be lost. We ...
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How do you get rid of a cervicogenic headache?

A Cervicogenic headache is one of several types of headaches. It is a headache that may be related to problems in the ...
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How do you get rid of growing pains?

Growing Pains are the pains that cause children to wake up from their sleep complaining of pain, aching or burning sensations in ...
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