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! Continue reading
Christmas Shopping Tips
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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 and over time can wear away completely. As a result the underlying bone begins to take the stress put on the joint. This causes pain and inflammation in the joint. Along with these changes the synovial (lubricating) fluid in the joint can increase to try and compensate, this often causes the joint to swell. The surrounding ligaments and muscles are also put under increased pressure and this leads to weakness. As a result of all these changes the joint becomes stiff, painful and weak. 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 different beds. So I have put a few tips together to help you stay in tip top shape for your holidays. 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 all the players each week at training sessions, to get them in tip top shape for games at weekends. Avril then works with the team on match day to make sure every player is warmed up well and strapped up for the game. As a Chartered Physiotherapist, Avril will then stay pitch side to attend to any injuries that happen during play, and decide whether that player can continue. 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 and fascia, and this will help recovery for anyone doing training. For people training for an event this is essential, as myosfascial tension builds up as they progress their training programmes. 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, and also the wrist and hand. When these muscles and tendons become overloaded they can cause pain at the bone on the outside of the elbow joint, the lateral epicondyle. The tendons attaching muscle to the elbow joint become inflamed and cause the Tennis Elbow pain. Twisting movements of the arm become most painful, like opening a jar or doing some DIY with a screwdriver. Pain that occurs on the inside of the elbow joint is commonly called golfers elbow. 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 life. It is common for people with LBP to have occasional episodes of LBP in their lifetime, but these are rarely disabling problems. Research shows that when you first experience LBP, some simple advice can help reduced it and reduce the risk of it happening again. 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 and wellbeing. We look at the body as a whole rather than focusing on the individual factors of an injury or illness. 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 the outcome of Frozen shoulder. 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. Continue reading
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