What is Long Covid?
What is Long Covid? It is normal for Covid symptoms, such as fatigue or shortness of breath, to persist for up to four weeks after becoming unwell. However for some people, the symptoms [...]
MAINTAINING MOBILITY IN RETIREMENT
Maintaining mobility in retirement If you don't move it, you'll lose it One of the myths people think about retiring is that they are going to relax. However, while they won’t be working in a [...]
BACK PAIN BASICS
There are many common beliefs about low back pain which can be unhelpful. According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, this is what you need to-know: 1. PERSISTENT BACK PAIN IS SCARY, BUT RARELY [...]
WHAT IS TENNIS ELBOW
What is Tennis Elbow? A pain that presents on the outside of the elbow, felt with gripping an object, opening jars and it can be very frustrating. Tennis elbow is a degenerative tendon (the part [...]
DO YOU SUFFER FROM A CHRONIC SOFT TISSUE LESION? IF SO SHOCKWAVE THERPAY (SWT) MAY BE THE CURE FOR YOU?
WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY (SWT)? Sheila Barrett, Chartered Physiotherapist, explains that shockwave therapy is a revoluntary treatment for soft tissue injuries. It is a non-invasive, surgical procedure that uses mechanical shockwaves to treat chronic injuries. [...]
How Shin Splints Occur and How to Relieve Pain
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or ‘shin splints’ as it’s commonly known, describes pain along the front of the lower shin that worsens with running/exercise. It is a common injury in runners or those involved [...]
Understanding the Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor through Breathing
Did you know that: Your diaphragm is a big muscle that sits like a parachute in your chest. Your pelvic floor muscle and your diaphragm are closely connected. When you breathe in your diaphragm will [...]