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Are you worried about your parents being discharged home following a prolonged hospital stay? After all it is a thought that runs …

Older People’s Day is coming up on the 1st October 2020 and as a chartered physiotherapist I will be supporting it. People these …

Robin Williams was one of many who fell to be a victim of smiling depression. It only came out after his death …

We all know that dementia is on the rise worldwide due to our ageing population, but what role does exercise have in …

One of the most common questions I get is whether ice or heat is best for pain and injuries. The answer is …

Chronic pain is generally speaking categorised as a pain that is not relieved within 3 months. It is a very difficult condition …

A review in the British Medical Journal by Naci et al (2013) suggests that exercise and medication are potentially similar in their …

The summer holidays are over and your children have returned to school. But have you thought about their backs and their delicate …

Winter is just around the corner and many of us are now thinking about purchasing a warm pair of UGGs. We all …

DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness may come about a day or two after participating in physical activity, particularly after doing something …

So many people are worried and are actively avoiding exercise because they believe that it may make their pain worse. Back pain …

I recently went to a lecture about how stress affects your heart. I know that an element of stress in our lives …

You may know of somebody who has had a neurological condition, or you might be reading this because it is you suffering. You …

Are you required to sit at the computer for long hours at work? Does your back sometimes feel stiff and uncomfortable? Do …

The human balance system is a complex system which relies on a number of factors. When one or more of these factors …

The number of times I have been told by total strangers “your thumbs must hurt you from massaging people,” “what do you …

Cath qualified in 1995 and trained in Sports Medicine at Bath University. She has worked with an extensive range of different sports …

Prepare your body – get fit! Skiing puts extra stress on your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons.  If your body isn’t conditioned …

Mr Ajuied is a full time knee surgeon in London specialising in all aspects of knee surgery. Mr Ajuied has been appointed …

Are you double jointed? Are you affected by Hypermobility Syndrome? Why don’t you take the test yourself? Being double jointed or hypermobile …

Osteoporosis is a condition whereby our bones become brittle. It is characterised by a decrease in bone density therefore resulting in fragile …

Mindfulness is not a traditional way of healing pain. However, it is becoming ever more popular amongst the masses in the modern …

Depressed and/or have back pain? Maybe you should consider taking up Tai Chi. Tai chi is a traditional Chinese exercise system that …

Acupuncture is a craze in today’s world, but does it actually work and what is the evidence to support it? Celebrities far and …

For those aged 70 plus, frailty can be very common. However, there are many steps to take to avoid it. Here are …

In order to help you in the best way possible, we at Home Physio Group treat each patient individually, according to their personal stories. …

Breathing is something we all do naturally and most of us do not think much about it when we exercise – we all …

Physios Have the ‘Golden Bullet’ to fight frailty, says the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy In order to help you in the best way possible, …

Mr Simon Stevens, the NHS England Boss, has spoken. He states that patients will face longer waits for operations such as hip …

Physical activity and exercise is an important component in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. It is considered to be as …

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. People with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of a chemical called dopamine because some nerve cells in …

As a home visiting physiotherapist, I see many people suffering with aches and pains, particularly of their lower backs and necks. Poor sleeping …

Any form of motor activity such as walking, swimming, golfing, all requires learning complex muscle movements in a proper sequence. What we call ‘muscle memory’ is …

Knee replacement surgery is performed to replace the worn-out cartilage in the knee joint. Having a knee replacement often gives excellent outcomes, however …

Up to three quarters of people living with MS experience pain as one of their symptoms. It can be one of the most difficult …

In order to help you in the best way possible, we at Home Physio Group treat each patient individually, according to their personal stories. …

Pain is often due to poor posture.  By improving your posture with these exercises, you may just get rid of your pain! …

Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise based programme to improve balance and reduce dizziness related problems. A specially trained physiotherapist can design a program for …

Hip replacement surgery is a procedure to replace your hip joint with artificial parts if its been damaged or worn away. This damage is …

Back pain is a common problem that can interfere with a person’s everyday work and personal life. Fortunately for us there are many “at …