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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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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What Is It? The knees function as hinges, allowing your legs to swing forwards and backwards smoothly as you walk, kick and run. The kneecap, also known as the patella, sits at the front of the knee and has a variety of functions, including guiding the muscles that...
Can Poor Balance Lead To Ankle Sprains?
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries and most people have experienced one at least once in their lifetime. While they are common, this doesn’t lessen their negative impacts. Surprisingly, having poor balance might be increasing your risk of ankle...
Zucchini Parmigiana
Ingredients: 1 Large Fresh Zucchini 2 Cups Pureed Tomatoes 4 Large Fresh Basil Leaves 1 Small Clove of Garlic 50g Parmesan Cheese 100g Mozzarella Cheese Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Wash and cut zucchini into slices approximately 1cm...
Three Essential Things To Ask Your Physio
A visit to the physio is never high on anyone's wishlist. It usually means you've been the unfortunate victim of an injury or suffering from pain. While we love to treat our clients, we know that the most desirable outcome is that you no longer need us. Here are some...
Rotator Cuff Tears
What is it? The rotator cuff is a group of four small muscles that surround the shoulder joint. Their tendons attach to the humerus close to the joint line, acting as a cuff that supports and controls the shoulder. Their primary role is to stabilise the joint, keeping...
Chocolate Pistachio Bars
Ingredients: Filling: 1⁄2 cup Coconut Oil 1⁄2 cup Cacao Powder 1⁄2 cup Almond Butter 1⁄4 cup Honey 1⁄2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1⁄4 tsp Salt 1⁄4 cup Pistachios, chopped 1⁄4 cup dried Raspberries Chocolate Coating: 150g Chocolate chips 1 tsp Coconut Oil Add all filling...
Pregnancy and Physiotherapy
Pregnancy brings with it many changes, including physical, physiological and hormonal. As your baby and body grow, there are shifts to your centre of gravity and weight, and even your joints become more flexible. All of these changes can bring new aches and pains,...
Unpacking Shin Splints
Most runners and walkers have, at some point, been warnedabout getting the dreaded 'shin splints'. While it's a widelyknown term, it can actually refer to a variety of differentconditions, each of which requires a different treatment orapproach to help heal. In most...
The Best Posture Is Your Next One
For years the general advice has been that good posture protects your back. Sit up straight, pullyour shoulders back, do not slouch. Parents, teachers, and workplace guidelines all repeat it.While it does make sense on the surface, the truth seems to be somewhat...
Coconut and Date Bliss Balls
Ingredients 1 cup Raw Almonds 1⁄4 cup Coconut Flakes 1⁄4 tsp. Vanilla Paste 5 Medjool Dates, pitted 1⁄2 tsp. Cinnamon 1 Tbsp. Water 1 Tbsp. Honey 1 tsp. Salt Method Soak dates in a bowl of hot water ahead of time for at least an hour. Combine almonds, coconut,...