A Scar is defined as an ‘area of fibrous tissue that replaces the normal skin after injury’; where we usually think of them from surgical procedures, accidents or the baddie from the Lion King. They can be rooted emotionally in relation to trauma or surgery or persistent pain for many years (orthopaedic surgeries, cancer/tumour removal, […] Read More
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The Health Benefits of Pilates
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From the outside looking in, you may think that a mat Pilates class looks like a rather sedentary activity. Most of the session is spent lying down either on your back, stomach or side. Sounds rather relaxing!! However, with practise and using the principles based around concentration, control and balance – all of which require […] Read More
**WARNING** Sport is bad for you!
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Every time that I go to the physio she tells me: “You need to move!” And now you’re telling me that it’s bad?! Let me explain. Have you ever heard: “too much, too soon”? Sport is actually the best thing that you can do for yourself, but in some cases, if you don’t pay […] Read More
Tendinopathy or Tendinitis? What are they and can physio help??
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Tendinopathy or Tendinitis? What are they and can physio help?? Definitely!! Physio is the first line conservative treatment for any type of tendon complaint. What is a tendon? Tendons are on either end of almost every muscle in the body and serve to join the muscles onto the bones. They are made of bundles of […] Read More
Winter Workout? New Year, New You!
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How to stay fit and happy when its cold! It is the time of the year where everyone slows down. Everything you want to do is just to go home and snuggle up under a nice blanket. It is also the time of the year where you don’t know how to dress properly. Too cold […] Read More
Going Sober in October – who does that?
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I quit drinking. I gave up sugar and sweets, I stopped eating after 5pm……It was time to challenge myself again. I have been very hard on myself in the past and since my mid 20’s. That said, I started to like myself a lot more over the last few years – and didn’t criticize myself […] Read More