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Five Reasons To See A Physiotherapist After An Injury
There is no doubt that the human body can be very resilient. Short of regenerating new limbs, our bodies are capable of recovering from large amounts of damage, including broken bones. With this in mind, many people are happy to let nature take it’s course following...
Surprising Skills That Improve With Age
Many of us associate ageing with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as black and white as this. While certain skills and functions do tend to suffer as we age, surprisingly there are many abilities that actually improve as we grow...
Focus on Calf Tears
What are they? The calf muscles refer to a group of muscles at the back of the lower leg that act to point the foot away from the body and play an important role in walking and running. A tear or strain of these muscles occurs when some or all of the muscle fibres are...
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Peach, Oat, and Chia Seed Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 ripe peaches, quartered, pits removed. 1 tbsp. chia seeds ¼ cup rolled oats ½ frozen banana (peeled before freezing) ¼ cup fresh orange juice ½ cup unsweetened almond milk OPTIONAL: 1 tbsp. honey for added sweetness Step 1: Add all ingredients to a...
Focus on Thoracic Mobility
Almost everyone will experience lower back and neck pain at some point in their lives, even if just in the form of a slight neck twinge after sleeping in an odd position. Spinal pain of the thoracic region is much less common, however, you might be surprised to know...
Five Physio Tips to Help Improve Your Health
There’s no doubt that doing the right thing for your health can be difficult. Whether that involves eating healthier, exercising more, flossing your teeth or even doing your physio exercises, the best choice is not always the most comfortable. Once a habit has...
What Is Chronic Ankle Instability?
Chronic ankle instability, as the name implies, is a chronic condition of instability affecting the ankle and it’s surrounding structures. It usually develops after a severe ankle sprain. However, some people are born with less stable ankles; these individuals are...
Five Reasons To See A Physiotherapist After An Injury
There is no doubt that the human body can be very resilient. Short of regenerating new limbs, our bodies are capable of recovering from large amounts of damage, including broken bones. With this in mind, many people are happy to let nature take it’s course following...
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 2 Large Avocados 1/2 cup Cacao Powder 1/2 cup Coconut Milk 1/2 cup Honey 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp ground chilli 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Cardamom Fresh Blueberries Fresh Mint Peel and pit avocados and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add cacao powder, coconut...