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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...
Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 1 large Cauliflower 2 Tbsp. Butter 4 cups Vegetable Stock or Water 100g Blue Cheese 3 Tbsp. chopped Parsley 2 cloves Garlic 2 cups Milk Salt and Pepper ½ cup Cream Sliced, Roasted Almonds Cut cauliflower into small pieces and place into a roasting dish,...
Osteitis Pubis
What is Osteitis Pubis? Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone. Osteitis pubis is usually an overuse injury that can...
Running Tips for Beginners
If you’ve just taken up running, you probably think that getting started is simple -you just run as far as you can and then run further the next time. Like most things, the reality is a little more complicated. Here are some tips to make the most of your running...
Haloumi, Blueberry and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 200g Fresh Haloumi 1⁄4 Seedless Watermelon 100g Fresh Blueberries 1 Handful of Fresh Mint Leaves 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Glaze Place a frying pan on medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Chop haloumi into thin slices and place on frying...
Focus On Shoulder Dislocations
The shoulder is a fascinating joint with incredible flexibility. It is connected to the body via a complexsystem of muscles and ligaments. Most of the other joints in the body are very stable, thanks to thestructure of the bones and ligaments surrounding them....
How Does Diabetes Affect Healing Times?
It can be surprising to many people that one of the questions their physiotherapist will ask them when assessing an injury is ‘Do you have diabetes?’. This may seem more like an issue for yourdoctor than your physiotherapist! The reason why your therapist is asking is...