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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...
Cauda Equina Syndrome: What is it?
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition that you may not have heard of, however it can havecatastrophic consequences if it is not recognized and treated quickly. This condition occurs in up to twopercent of cases of herniated lumbar discs, causing loss of lower leg...
Spicy Tomato and Chorizo Soup
Ingredients 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves, diced 1⁄2 Spanish Onion, diced 2 tins Whole Tomatoes 1 Cup Vegetarian Stock 1 Cup Red Lentils 1 Chorizo Sausage, sliced 1⁄4 Cup Fresh Basil 1 tsp. Fennel Seeds 1⁄2 tsp. Fresh Chilli, diced Salt and Pepper In a...
Meniscal injuries
The knees take a lot of stress when doing medium- or high- impact activities such as running, jumping,hill-walking and playing field sports. The meniscus is commonly damaged during these activities, andcan be a cause of significant pain and movement dysfunction if...
Four Tips For Reducing Knee Pain
Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person andcondition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce knee painthrough out the day. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest culprits for...
The Two Minute Workout Challenge
Adding movement to your day when you work in an office or at home can be difficult. When it comes to exercise, making more movement a part of your daily routine can make a big difference to your overall health if done often enough. There are a few quick and easy...
Zucchini Bread with Camembert Dip
Ingredients: 3 cups Flour 2 tsp. Salt 1 1/2 tablespoons Baking Powder 1 tsp. Sugar 1 large Zucchini - shredded 1 small Carrot - shredded 1 small Onion - shredded 200g Butter 4 Tbsp. Oil 1/2 cup Yogurt 1/2...