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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. ...

So many people ask us, why do my knees click?  Knee crepitus is very common among us all.  The noise may happen ...

What is a sprained ankle?  A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you twist, roll or turn your ankle in ...

A stress fracture occurs when there is a tiny break or tiny crack in the bone and normally occurs with an overuse ...

If we were all aware and educated about a certain style of exercise that can benefit your lungs, heart, strengthen your bones ...

Training for a marathon is not something to be taken lightly. Training for a marathon is an amazing goal for any runner ...

If it has been decided by your surgeon and yourself that having a joint replacement is the right option for you, there ...