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

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body, leading to inflammation and ...

You finally want to get rid of those persistent aches and pains that are stopping you doing the things you want or ...

Physiotherapy can be an important part of preparing for a ski holiday, as it can help to improve your physical fitness and ...

Standing desks are becoming a lot more common in offices and have several benefits. They are higher than the average sitting station ...

Our  temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ...

If you work from home the chances are you spend most of your time in front of a computer screen. A workstation ...

Joint mobilisation and manipulation are manual techniques used by physiotherapists to improve the function and mobility of your joints. Mobilisation is a ...

Walking appears to have become very popular recently and for good reason too. Walking is one of the easiest and often most ...

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

A number of challenges occur as we move into the colder months and if we don’t plan well and stay disciplined, it’s ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. CTS can affect ...

A bunion is a bony projection that forms at the base of the big toe. It forms when the big toe is ...

A whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden back and forth movement of your head and neck like the cracking ...

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

For many pregnant women, exercise during pregnancy can be daunting but recent guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers recommends that pregnant ...

Seeing a physiotherapist can help you maintain and increase your independence by restoring the mobility, balance, and level of physical activity. This ...

The trapezius muscle is a triangular shaped muscle at the bottom of your neck. It spans the width of your shoulders, attaches ...

There are many benefits of running in the winter such as building physical endurance as well as building mental strength and burning ...

In today’s day and age with everyone being so busy with life, usually exercise is the first activity to be lost. We ...

A Cervicogenic headache is one of several types of headaches. It is a headache that may be related to problems in the ...

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

Disc protrusion is more commonly known as slipped disc and affects your spine. It is mostly an age-related condition that occurs when ...

Your first appointment will start with an initial assessment and can take up to 60-minutes including treatment. Our physiotherapists will ask you detailed questions ...

Exercise is an important aspect of life for people of all ages. It has many physical and mental health benefits, and it ...

Mobilisation and manipulations are manual techniques used to aid joint movement. They are normally used by a physiotherapist when their patient has ...

Matt has completed a number of triathlons. Here we have a chat with Matt all about triathlon training and his tips and ...

What is a TENS Machine? TENS is an abbreviation of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Transcutaneous means “across the skin”. In simple terms, a TENS ...

Groin strain is unpleasant and can be experienced by anyone. A muscle or ligament in the groin area can become strained during ...

There are many different causes of foot pain ranging from bunions to plantar fasciitis to an Achilles tendon rupture. Overuse or injury ...

Overtraining injuries are common in all people who exercise from athletes to people training recreationally. They are caused by putting your body ...

There are various entry routes to becoming a physiotherapist. Regardless of academic level, each route provides you with a high-quality learning experience ...

As car owners, we all know that once a year our car gets a full MOT check, to ensure that it is ...

Anxiety is a generalised mood disorder that results in feelings of apprehension, fear or worry. Anxiety is often caused by stress at ...

Kinesiology tape is a very effective type of sports tape. It has a vast range of uses beyond the athletic usage. It ...

Dr Ade qualified in 1998 from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He has completed a B.Sc and a PhD in Physiotherapy. Ade ...

There is growing evidence to show that short bursts of intensive therapy can lead to improvements in functions such as walking, balance ...

Stretching exercises can encourage the lengthening of your muscles and their associated tendons to normalise your muscle length and tension ratio. Muscles ...

Our physio Dan is about to undertake his first marathon next month. Here we have a chat with Dan about how his ...

Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle form of massage used to relieve painful swelling in your arms and legs caused by lymphedema. Lymphedema ...