Whole Body Vibration Therapy
Vibration therapy is a treatment method that uses vibrations to stimulate various therapeutic effects on the body. When the device vibrates it transmits energy to the individual using the plate making the muscles contract and relax every second. The therapeutic goals include muscle activation (strength and conditioning), proprioception and balance training, increased blood flow and […]
Sports Therapy Vs Physiotherapy – What’s the difference?
We often have clients enquiring whether they need Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, or saying they can’t see a Sports Therapist as they didn’t get their injury playing a sport. However, both professions are trained and insured to treat musculoskeletal disorders, so most of the time it doesn’t matter who you see, but there are some […]
Exercise & Cardiovascular Health
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels and functions to transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Damage to this system can cause health issues- the most common of which are high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and glucose control all contribute to your cardiovascular health. […]
Tips to Manage Your Mental Health While Injured
We all know that being injured isn’t fun! What’s worse is that you can no longer enjoy your hobbies! Being injured has a large impact on your mental health. Let’s face it, you’ve lost your way of socialising, keeping fit, managing your weight, and clearing your head of stress and anxiety. Here are 3 ways […]
ACL Injury Risk in Women
What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament which provides stability to the knee joint. Injuries most often happen from a non-contact injury, usually from a movement such as a quick change of direction, twist, or landing from a jump. Why are ACL tears more common in women? ACL tears happen […]
Common Injuries in Rugby
It only takes a few seconds of watching rugby before you realise why injuries are common. The sheer velocity at which some players travel across the pitch and collide with each other means that problems are inevitable and unavoidable. As with any sport, players of all ages and abilities can present with injuries ranging from […]
Mindfulness Interventions in Physiotherapy
Mindfulness interventions are frequently used in health care to assist patients in managing pain, stress, and anxiety and in targeting additional health, wellness, and quality of life outcomes. Mindfulness is a stress reducing strategy where an individual develops an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally and accepting them […]
Menopause and Physiotherapy
TCan you name something that impacts more than half of the UK population during their working lives, causing brain fog, insomnia, anxiety and joint pain? Something which nine out of ten of those experiencing it say has negatively impacted their work? The menopause affects 13 million women in the UK at any one time and […]
French Open Tennis Championship and Common Tennis Injuries
The week starting the 22nd May marked the beginning annual French Open Tennis Championship. With 16 qualifiers for men and women out of 128 players in each draw this is one of the most prestigious Tennis championships there is. In 2022 the winners were Rafael Nadal, taking his 14th title and Iga Swiatek, winning for […]
Managing Plantar Fasciitis: 5 Effective Exercises to Find Relief
Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed or damaged. This condition can cause severe heel pain, making it difficult to stand, walk, or engage in everyday activities. […]