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Christmas Shopping Tips
It’s that time of year for some advice to avoid back pain during the festive season. Follow the tips below for the next few weeks so you get to Christmas day painfree!
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Osteoarthritis
Normal healthy joints have a protective layer at the end of each bone called the cartilage. This cartilage is smooth, strong and absorbs the stress put on the joint to protect the bone. In osteoarthritis it becomes thin and brittle … Continue reading
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Injury Free Holidays
It is great that Summer has come around again and I hope everyone has some lovely holiday plans this year. Unfortunately, travel plans can lead to pain due to long car journeys, sitting awkwardly in plane seats and sleeping in … Continue reading
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Sports Physio
Avril has extensive experience working as a Sports Physio. She started her sports physio career on the side of a Gaelic football pitch in London. She was the team physio for the Fulham Irish Gaelic Football Team. This involved treating … Continue reading
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What is Foam Rolling?
Foam Rolling is a self myofascial release technique. Fascia is the layer of connective tissue covering our muscles and there is some evidence that this can become tight and cause pain. Using a foam roller will help release tight muscles … Continue reading
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Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis, is pain that is felt at the outside of the elbow joint. However it is not always caused by playing tennis!. The elbow joint is surrounded by muscles and tendons that move the elbow joint, … Continue reading
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Back Pain Myths
I hurt my back, so I will probably have bad back pain from now on While Low Back Pain (LBP) can be very painful, most people make a very good recovery, with no significant changes to their quality of … Continue reading
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Is Physiotherapy for you?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which aims to restore wellbeing following injury, pain or disability. We help you to maximise mobility and functional ability throughout all life stages. Physiotherapy has a scientific basis and takes a holistic approach to health … Continue reading
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Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder) is a painful condition that also causes shoulder stiffness. It is thought to be due to tightening of the shoulder capsule. Physiotherapy treatment has been proven to ease and improve … Continue reading
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Post Marathon Recovery Strategies
Congratulations to all marathon runners, it is a brilliant achievement. Unfortunately today you might be feeling the effects of all that effort, so I have put together a few tips for the days ahead.
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