On average we sit up to 10 hours a day at work. In addition to this, we also sit to commute, eat, and to watch television. Sitting for long periods at a time can have a vast array of health consequences including; increased pressure on our joints and spines, muscle tightness, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. No wonder we as physios are seeing so many […] Read More
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Our New Website!
We are very excited to be re-launching our new website! It has been designed with you in mind. Easy to navigate Find out about our new and current services Read our blogs – to keep up to date with areas of research or hot topics in the physio world! Finally meet the team and discover their areas of interest and […] Read More
Women’s Health
Urinary Incontinence This is a really useful reminder that people can do something about incontinence! One study has suggested that 45% of women have some form of incontinence at 7 years after childbirth. That number is too high, especially as physio can make so much difference to it. Don’t ignore it – get to a […] Read More
Lower-Limb Muscular Strategies for Increasing Running Speed
How to increase your running speed? To all of you out there who like to Sprint, have you ever wanted to know which muscles are used to increase your speed from a light jog to a sprint? Maybe this can help you! Keep in mind a light jog for the average person is at around […] Read More
Ever Wanted to Know Which type of Bridging hits your Glutes more?
Bridge Variations Ever wanted to know which type of bridging hits your glutes (bum) more? A study from an amputee patient selected various types of bridging, placed EMG sensors over the Gluteus Maximus muscle and tested accordingly. He tested using two different types of contractions, one being a 5 second isometric hold, and the other […] Read More
Nutrition: The Benefit of Green Tea
10 Proven Benefits to Green Tea 1. Green Tea Contains Various Bioactive Compounds That Can Improve Health It is loaded with polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins, which function as powerful antioxidants. These substances can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage. These free radicals are known to play […] Read More