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Physiotherapy Explained
As physiotherapists, we are trained to managed a range of different injuries and complaints. In our treatment we aim to use a combination of techniques which will include exercise prescription, various mobilisation techniques for individual joints, massage, and education. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. By providing you with information about your condition, you … Continued
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Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick
No doubt with the start of the New Year begins the start of New Year’s resolutions. The question is, how to make them stick? According to the New York Times, one third of resolutions don’t make it past the end of January. This is as a result of choosing the wrong resolution. Reasons that … Continued
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Creating an active lifestyle
Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Physical inactivity levels are rising in many countries with major implications for the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and the general health of the population worldwide. It has been shown that participation in regular physical activity reduces the risk of: Coronary heart … Continued
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How to motivate your family to become active!
Help them to explore their own good reasons for behaviour change in the interest for their health. Behaviour change is not usually one event but rather a process of stages. Make the conversation about becoming active a positive experience. It’s important that they are involved in the decision process. Getting active is something they value … Continued
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Joint surgery and physical therapy
If you are sitting on a waiting list for surgery, what can you do to help delay or better, avoid the risks associated with surgery? In some instances conservative management involving a patient-specific rehabilitation programme and other lifestyle changes can be enough. These changes are important before and after surgery. In the instance of joint … Continued
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Benefits of Biking
Almost any sort of knee problem can benefit from biking! Focal articular cartilage defects in the knee joint are highly prevalent and are a common cause of functional restrictions and pain during daily life and sport activities. There are three phases of rehabilitation for optimum healing of knee cartilage. 1. Initial protection and activation This … Continued
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Physiotherapy and Wellbeing
Physiotherapy and Wellbeing Every physiotherapy assessment begins with a subjective analysis, where we find out what your physical limitations are and how your pain behaves. The 24 hour pattern of your pain guides the physical examination. Physical limitations may impact on your social activities such as sports teams or walking groups, which in turn can … Continued
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