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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 ...

Many of us struggle with physical pain every day. Many rely on medication, while others choose methods such as physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture ...

At whatever age or stage in life we are, we all suffer aches and pains at some point, some that can come ...

If you are experiencing stress, muscle soreness, or pain and you feel like your body is a giant knot of tense muscles ...

As many of our loved ones age, more and more families have to make the hard decision of whether a care home ...

Checking into a hospital for a procedure or following a medical event can be a stressful experience. As well as medical concerns, ...

Skipping your warm-up routine Warming up before working out and light movements lubricate joints and elongate muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It also ...

How can physio help you? Physiotherapy plays such a vital role in the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered with Covid-19, who ...

Physiotherapy in pregnancy can promote healing and holistic fitness. It is a helpful approach in dealing with the pain resulting from an increase ...

Exercise has multiple physical benefits, such as improving physical condition or keeping a healthy immune system. However, exercise has also been considered ...

Pregnancy acts as a joyous period, but can cause pain in muscles, joints, create physical fatigue and overall have a large impact ...

Self-care is crucial, but is easily overlooked, although it can be considered as just as important as eating healthily and exercising regularly. ...

It is known through much research, that exercise plays a very effective and safe way to help you get through your cancer ...

Postnatal physiotherapy helps to rehabilitate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles that have become weakened during childbirth and also help the mother recover ...

British wintertime can do us no favours if we suffer with painful knees. Cold weather can make our joints and muscle pain ...

The arch in your foot provides the strength needed to do everyday activities that we all take for granted, such as walking, ...

Having a loved one suffering with dementia can be an overwhelming and a scary diagnosis for you as well as the patient.  ...

Foam rolling is a method to self-massage your muscles.  It keeps your tissues mobile and healthy and helps your recovery from exercise. ...

Having a caesarean section is considered major abdominal surgery and as with any surgery, your body needs time to heal afterwards and ...

Many of us find our general aches and pains so much worse in the winter or during changeable weather.  It is unclear ...

Hamstrings are a group of tendons and muscles that run along the back of the leg from the pelvis to the shinbone. ...