Can physio help shoulder pain? Are you experiencing shoulder pain? It’s funny how we don’t notice how often we need to raise our arms during daily living until it hurts to do so! Don’t despair, in most cases of shoulder pain, physiotherapy will be able to provide relief. Shoulder pain which comes on slowly over […] Read More
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Wellbeing – Fashion Fad or Future-proof Fact?
Wellbeing – Fashion Fad or Future-proof Fact? – By Lauren Wolfe What is wellbeing? The ‘wellness’ industry seems to be inundated at the moment. There is so much on social media, in the press, as we walk down the street. I think we are in a state of confusion. What should we be eating […] Read More
Did you know we now offer Shockwave Therapy?
We now offer Shockwave Therapy in our Kensington Clinic How does shockwave therapy work? The simple answer: shock wave therapy sends soundwaves into the painful area to stimulate healing and pain relief. More technical answer: The shock waves are acoustic waves, generated by a pellet being launched at speed to the end of the handpiece […] Read More
New in a plaster cast? Advice on how to speed up recovery
Being in a plaster cast You’ve broken a bone. Oops. Never a good start to the week. The good news is, if you’ve been put in a plaster cast, chances are it was a clean, non-displaced break, and in a few weeks you will be on your way to recovery, without any need for surgery. […] Read More
Can physiotherapy cure arthritis?
In short, no, physiotherapy cannot cure arthritis as there is no cure for arthritis. However, physiotherapy can help to reduce the symptoms of arthritis and prevent it from getting worse. What is arthritis? Arthritis is the term used to describe inflammation of the joints. There are over 200 known types of arthritis. The 2 most […] Read More
5 Scientific Benefits Of Foam Rollers
Foam Rollers & The Benefits They Bring – Erol’s View. If you go to the gym, you may see people engaging in interesting positions on a foam roller. Distorted faces and deep breathing may lead one to believe that it’s some kind of self-induced torture. While foam rolling is uncomfortable, borderline painful at times, its […] Read More