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“Core stability” is a buzzword regularly used by doctors and therapists. But do you actually know what it means and how to …

COPD is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and some cases of chronic asthma. This umbrella term …

It happens to everyone at least a few times. You get up and you feel the ache in your back, the sharp …

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition whereby the brain becomes progressively damaged over many years. Problems with movement arise due to the …

I see time and time again people who complain about painful necks, painful shoulders, painful backs, and they do not realise that …

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is an umbrella term for an overuse injury. Unlike a single incident such as a fall where you …

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain suddenly gets cut off. It can be caused by a …

Flat feet, or pes planus is a common problem affecting roughly 25% of the world’s population. Having low arches or even no …

Pilates is an exercise system, which aims to work the body as a whole. By stretching and strengthening the muscles, working on …

Whether you have been running for years or you have just picked up running as a new sport, one thing to think …

Whiplash is a term used to describe a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. …

Since 1992, Disability Awareness Day has been marked on a Sunday in July by the local authorities and charities across the UK. …

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, …